Not too long ago, this was an argument between 4 guys (these 2, Poole, Maxey), but the other 2 have dramatically shifted away from the argument.

Now, these are 2 very similar players. They’re both guards (although Herro is considerably taller), Simons is only 6 months older, their stats are very similar (they both hit 3 threes a game, around 5 assists), and they’re both considered weak defenders.

Simons is more athletic and creates his own shot a bit more; but Herro is a better defender, is a better 3-level scorer, and has won 6MOTY. He also has done more in the playoffs, but this is unfair to Simons as Portland has generally been a bad team since he’s been a full-time starter.

Who’s the better player between these two?