Is Draymond Green the model for Ben Simmons at the 5?

Will Ben Simmons at center be Brooklyn’s death lineup? And is the model for him at the 5 one Draymond Green?

The Nets have made it clear that Simmons at the center position is no pipe dream. Almost as soon as Brooklyn acquired the 6’11” 26-year-old with skills to play a number of positions, Steve Nash said playing the 5 was an option for him in addition to the point guard. The reason: the Nets are planning what has to be the biggest small ball lineup in history, five starters with an average height of 6’8” and a wingspan three inches longer.

Small ball has brought much success to the Golden State Warriors’ dynasty for the past seven years, with Green acting as facilitator and defender. Teams…