Ignoring any contracts involving injuries etc.
For an active player to be making $25M a year on 8 PPG. Yes he’s good on the defensive end, but as far as offensive production… $100M for a 33 year old who averaged 8 PPG in the last 3 seasons?
The offensive value for any other player with average defense would be $10M or less. I just don’t see an additional $15M worth on the defensive end.
Simmons signed his contract back in 2019 though before he started going down hill… He was young and still an up and coming star.
I don’t think any team has offered $25M a year for someone who produces 8 points per game.