Should I draft Josh Richardson or Ben Simmons?

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Josh Richardson

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Josh Richardson · Shoulder (Day To Day)

Ben Simmons · Back (Day To Day)

Stats
2023-2024 Preseason Projections
Draft Value	1.61	2.59
ADP	Undrafted	128.71
OFF	27	28
B2B	13	14
PROJ	1,517.30	1,766.50
PTS	10.6	8.9
FG	4	3.9
FG3	1.5	.3
FT	1.1	.7
RB	2.9	5.7
AST	2.7	6.3
BLK	.4	.5
STL	1	1.2
TO	1.6	2.3

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Stats
Season Statistics
PROJ	824.8	402.8
PTS	9.9	6.1
FG	3.6	2.9
FG3	1.5	0.0
FT	1.2	.4
RB	2.8	7.9
AST	2.4	5.7
BLK	.3	.6
STL	.6	.8
TO	.8	1.8

Recent News
	Josh Richardson Picks Up Player Option For 2024-25 Published June 28th, 2024 Josh Richardson on the difference between Spoelstra and Popovich: "Pop is the most personable guy" Published June 21st, 2024 via MSN Josh Richardson on the difference between Spoelstra and Popovich: "Pop is the most personable guy" Published June 20th, 2024 via MSN Miami Heat's Josh Richardson Reveals Intense Training with Erik Spoelstra for 'OGs Podcast' Published June 14th, 2024 via BVM Sports Josh Richardson Opens Up About Erik Spoelstra's Intense Shooting Practices Published June 14th, 2024 via Fadeaway World Josh Richardson recalls Steph Curry lighting him up as a rookie Published June 14th, 2024 via Basketball Network Josh Richardson's rookie duties for Chris Bosh and Amar'e Stoudemire Published June 13th, 2024 via Basketball Network "You have to compete with yourself" - Josh Richardson shares how Spo forced him to make 70 out of 100 triples on an ... Published June 13th, 2024 via Basketball Network	Ben Simmons, Marcus Smart, Kyle Kuzma's Top Trade Landing Spots After 2024 NBA Draft Published June 26th, 2024 via Bleacher Report Nets Could Make A Decision On Ben Simmons' Future This Offseason Published June 26th, 2024 via MSN Nets Rumors: Ben Simmons, Cam Johnson, More on Trade Block After Bridges-Knicks Deal Published June 26th, 2024 via Bleacher Report Ben Simmons, Dorian Finney-Smith among Nets trade candidates Published June 26th, 2024 via Hoops Hype Superstar traded in bombshell NBA shake-up Published June 25th, 2024 via news.com.au Michigan State Spartan Miles Bridges was mentioned in potential Ben Simmons trade Published June 25th, 2024 via Sports Illustrated 3 Trade Destinations for Ben Simmons This Offseason Published June 25th, 2024 via GIVEMESPORT Hornets discussed trade for Ben Simmons at trade deadline Published June 24th, 2024 via Swarm and Sting

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