According to this source, Simmons’ value took a dive once opponents figured him out in Philadelphia and were able to keep him out of transition, where his size and athleticism could be highly effective. “He’s limited,” the exec said. “When you guard him more like a non-shooter, it’s hard for him to make decisions, because the decision that you need to make is shoot the ball. But he doesn’t want to shoot it, because he can’t shoot it. It’s just like a guy that can’t pass, you try to make him a passer.