Get ‘Er Done
One of the greatest benefits to the signing of Jerryd Bayless was the expectation that he could run the team as Simmons acclimated to the NBA and point guard roles, but switch to an off-ball guard role as Simmons assumed the one role.
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As of right now, Ben Simmons will likely be point guard long before Bayless’ wrist heals. And that’s the problem.
The Philadelphia 76ers dealt with this issue a year ago, when Carl Landry injured his wrist and did not return to the team until mid-season. But this year was supposed to be different. History repeats itself, again.
Which is why the matter has prompted Keith Pompey of www.philly.com to call on Jerryd Bayless to just shut down, have the surgery, and be done with it. In all honesty, he makes a persuasive argument.
Whatever there is to salvage of this season, it will not end up at or near .500. And so, if this team is developing this year, next season would be the target to have everyone healthy. Next season would be a good time to have Bayless ready at full strength.
The NBA is a competitive sport. Right now, Sergio Rodriguez is the starting point guard for the 76ers, but the team needs help in the role now. Since Bayless cannot deliver, he could try to achieve 100% health for next season. Perhaps Colangelo can use next off-season to unleash the media blitz of the logjam at point guard and trade Bayless?
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In any case, the team needs help now, and Bayless is underwhelming in its delivery. Perhaps that is why surgery is the last resort. Perhaps Jerryd Bayless understands his window with the team is now.