The Clippers have officially announced that the team has officially signed Ben Simmons.

Bency gave up $1.1 million of his $40.34 million annual salary this season to become a free agent in order to get on board.

He signed with the Clippers after the clarification period, no more, no less, he took 1.1 million at his new club.

At this point, the NBA champion ended his journey with the Nets.

In his three-and-a-half-season with Brooklyn, he played in 90 games for the team, averaging 6.5 points, 6.2 rebounds, 6.3 assists and 1 steal per game while shooting 56.2 percent from the field and 50 percent from the free throw line.

Only two three-pointers were shot, totaling 2 of 0...

This season, he played in 33 games, averaging 25 minutes per game, contributing 6.2 points, 6.9 assists and 5.2 rebounds.

How do you rate this signing?

First of all, it's interesting to see Simmons and Harden join forces in Los Angeles.

In 2022, the Nets sent Harden to get Bency, Seth Curry, and an unprotected 2022 first-round pick and a protected 2027 first-round pick from the numbers.

It is unpredictable that the main body of the trade will become a teammate with the Clippers three years later.

Both players have experienced a lot of loss over the past three years.

Simmons has been complained about because of his attendance.

2021-22 season: Season reimbursement, salary of $33 million.

2022-23: Played 42 games, paid $35.45 million, averaged 6.9 points, 6.3 rebounds and 6.1 assists per game, shot 56.6% from the field, shot 43.9% from the free throw line, and played 26.3 minutes.

2023-24 season: Played 15 games, paid $37.89 million, averaged 6.1 points, 7.9 rebounds and 5.7 assists per game, shot 58.1% from the field, shot 40% from the free throw line, and played 23.9 minutes.

As a result, people in the rivers and lakes called "NBA fraudsters".

From this season, the attendance is okay.

What can he do to help the Clippers?

What expects him to practice shooting, it's all, if you want to practice it, you can practice it a long time ago, you don't have to wait until you are 28 years old.

The player shot 5-of-36 from three-point range in his career and shot 13.9 percent from the field.

Although he has the status of a champion and an all-star resume, he still has to lower his expectations.

When the annual salary is 40 million, you can scold him, but now the salary on the ship is 1.1 million, what more bicycle?

This salary, many teams are willing to try.

It would be nice to stay healthy and be a ball-carrying spot on the second team and share the pressure on Harden.

He is 2.08 meters tall and can also make a cameo appearance on the defensive end to defend the inside, and when Zubac is off the court, Tyronn Lue will let Simmons play the No. 5 position in the small lineup.

It's good to be able to play.

Besides, don't question his positivity.

Because, this buddy has been on contract for a year, and if he doesn't work hard, he will say goodbye...

I would like to take this opportunity to talk about the operation of the Clippers in this cycle.

1. PJ Tucker is trading back to Mills and Eubanks from the Jazz, a second-round pick and some cash.

2. Mann + Hyland sent the Hawks in exchange for Bogdan and three second-round picks.

3. Send Kevin Porter Jr. to the Bucks in exchange for Beechham.

It can be organized as:

The Clippers sent away: Tucker, Mann, Hyland, Porter Jr., Bamba, a second-round pick.

The Clippers get: Bogdanovic, Eubanks, Mills, Beecham and three second-round picks.

Then, the buyout market signed Simmons.

At that time, when I saw off Porter Jr., I believe many friends were puzzled, but after signing Simmons, it made sense, try to change the second team's ball holding point.

But from an operational point of view,The main goal of the Clippers seems to be to save money and accumulate assets.

After the adjustment, the situation for the Clippers is as follows:

Starters: Powell, Jones Jr., Harden, Ka Jr., Zubac

Main rotations: Simmons, Bogdan, Coffey, Dunn, Eubanks

Recently, there will be brothers all day long asking: "How far can the xx team go?" ”

For this ship, how far it can sail is not up to Simmons and Bogdan to decide.

Even, Harden said it doesn't count.

He averaged 25.4 minutes per game, 15.7 points, 4.6 rebounds, 2.6 assists and 2.1 turnovers, shooting 46.4%+36.2%.

This is the report card since the comeback of the small card.

It's been a month, and on the whole, the captain's physical condition and competitive condition are not ideal.

If he's not good enough, how can the Clippers go far...