Ben Simmons mentioned his pleasure at signing with the Los Angeles Clippers on Tuesday, saying he is able to play basketball at a excessive degree.
“I really feel nice, able to go. I simply wish to play basketball at a excessive degree and I really feel like that is going to occur right here,” mentioned Simmons.
Simmons practiced with the Clippers for the primary time since getting waived by the Nets over the weekend.
Simmons added that he needs to play level guard for the group.
“For me, that is really my place. I see the ground, I wish to get my guys straightforward buckets and management the tempo. On the defensive finish, I wish to be a canine, I need to have the ability to get stops and put strain on the ball,” mentioned Simmons.
Simmons averaged 6.2 factors and 6.9 assists