“I still prefer Ben Simmons to Russell Westbrook”

Ranking the league’s top point guard is never an easy exercise, but one US media outlet has caught the wrath of many by ranking Ben Simmons ahead of Russell Westbrook. This journalist approves, explaining why he would choose the Sixers player first.

While waiting for the resumption, it is always good for the media to heat up the fans with some rankings. The Athletic has garnered a lot of comments lately, and it’s not the only one. HoopsHype got rid of the world, by classifying the top 10 point guard in the current league.

It is never easy to take part in such an exercise, especially since it is impossible to satisfy everyone. However, and after the last lived season, Internet users have very little appreciated seeing Russell Westbrook finish behind Ben Simmons, who has completely vanished during the last playoffs.

Not only do fans in general disagree, but now you can count on those of the Lakers to defend their player. Suffice to say that the mayhem is total on social networks, even if some approve of this truth: it is better to have Simmons in the lead than Westbrook.

Astonishing? On paper and given the liabilities, yes. However, it all also depends on the needs of a team. Simmons can provide real defense, where Westbrook is in big trouble. But that’s not enough to change his mind Skip Bayless, who chooses the Australian for his team every day. In his recent show, he wanted to explain why.

Russell Westbrook listed as NBA’s 10th-best PG, behind Ben Simmons:

“I buy this ranking, I would take Ben Simmons as my distributor over Russell Westbrook just in initiating my offense. Ben Simmons has a better feel for playing basketball than Russ does.” — @RealSkipBayless pic.twitter.com/nhaGqWHlUD

— UNDISPUTED (@undisputed) August 25, 2021

I agree with this classification. Every day I take Ben Simmons as a distributor in front of Russell Westbrook in order to initiate my attack. Simmons has a better approach to basketball than Russ.

Ben Simmons in front of Russell Westbrook? Let’s say that after the last season, that’s a pretty amazing phrase. Skip Bayless is sticking to it, which should further motivate the Laker for the coming year.