Fox News Flash top sports headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on Foxnews.com. Chandler Parsons announced his retirement from the NBA last year, but he did not hold back when he was asked to give his opinion about a player still in the league.
During an appearance on FanDuel TV's "Run It Back," Parsons suggested that Brooklyn Nets guard Ben Simmons should be paid the league minimum.
In 2019, Simmons signed a five-year, $170 million max contract with the 76ers. But Parsons predicted that, sooner or later, Simmons will be bought out of his massive deal and spend the rest of his career making the league minimum. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Brooklyn Nets guard Ben Simmons before a game against the New York Knicks Feb.13, 2023, in New York. (AP Photo/Jessie Alcheh) Parsons did acknowledge the talent the 26-year-old Simmons has displayed from time to time over his career.
The problem is Simmons' lack of consistency, Parsons said. KEVIN DURANT ‘DISAPPOINTED’ HE COULDN’T FINISH SEASON WITH KYRIE IRVING, ‘CAN’T FAULT’ HIM FOR TRADE REQUEST Parsons also thinks Simmons is struggling to overcome a mental block, one of the reasons Simmons' level of play has dropped off.