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The clippers announced that they Ben Simmons signed for a deal on Monday, so that they have given a large body and athletic player.
Simmons, who had an up and down career since he was drawn up by the Philadelphia 76ers in general number 1 in 2016, was available after obtaining a buy-out of his contract from the Brooklyn Nets and then cleaning up exemptions.
He was in the last year of a five -year deal who paid to him $ 40 million this season.
According to reports, Simmons gave $ 1.1 million back in his buy -out.
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The 6-10 guard was on average 6.2 points and 5.2 rebounds in 33 games with the nets this season.
For seven seasons, Simmons played in just 365 games during his time with the 76 people and nets due to countless injuries.
Yet he was a triple NBA All-Star and he was All-NBA in 2021. He is twice in the all-defensive team.
Simmons, 28, is known for his defense, rebound and pass, on average 7.6 boards and 7.4 assists during his career. Although he had an average of 13.6 points per match during his career, he is not particularly known for his attack, especially with shooting. He has shot 56% from the field, but only 13.9% from a three -point range.
When Simmons played in Philadelphia, he was taken over by the Nets in a deal that sent James Harden to the 76 people. Now the two teammates are.
In recent years, the clippers have been successful in the Buyout market with Russell Westbrook, Nicolas Batum and Reggie Jackson.
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This story originally appeared in Los Angeles Times.
