As the Golden State Warriors attempt to find players on the market this offseason to bolster their backcourt, numerous veteran names have been floated around who could help solidify their bench unit immensely.
Yet, one name that has been floated, that of controversial free agent Ben Simmons, represents a dangerous bet that the Warriors should avoid entirely, declining to take on a risk that they frankly cannot afford at this point.
Simmons, 29, had a solid ending to his season last year with the Los Angeles Clippers. However, both his lack of a foundational game and his persistent health issues should prevent Golden State from taking a gamble on the guard.