This article was originally published on www.si.com/nba/knicks as Ben Simmons Can't Hurt Knicks. The New York Knicks have long been linked to former No. 1 overall pick Ben Simmons to fill one of their final roster spots. SNY insider David Vertsberger wrote about what Simmons can bring to the Knicks in the second unit.

NBA veteran Ben Simmons is looking to finalize his decision about where he will go next, either the Knicks or the Celtics.

Jalen Brunson needs the ball in his hands. Karl-Anthony Towns thrives in the pick-and-pop, but you can not dismiss his low-post touches, either. Edwards did cite the defensive potential of pairing Simmons with Mikal Bridges and OG Anunoby.