Will Ben Simmons be a Franchise Changing player?

He’s only averaging 5 assists, he’d need to double that to be "almost averaging a triple double".

Other than that he’s a very good player, potential All-Star caliber in the NBA, but is he a Franchise player? I don’t think so. He’s no LeBron that’s for sure.

He’s only averaging 5 assists, he’d need to double that to be "almost averaging a triple double".

Other than that he’s a very good player, potential All-Star caliber in the NBA, but is he a Franchise player? I don’t think so. He’s no LeBron that’s for sure.

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Only 5 assists……Thats a lot in college basketball. LSU went 3-20 from 3 today, how many of those shots were created from Simmons driving and kickinguz also obviously none of those field goals came from him. 

Only 5 assists……Thats a lot in college basketball. LSU went 3-20 from 3 today, how many of those shots were created from Simmons driving and kickinguz also obviously none of those field goals came from him. 

He can’t shoot and he doesn’t put forth great effort on defense. Those are two of the most important skills in the NBA and he doesn’t turn heads in both regards. He may be a consistent all star but unless he doesn’t work out those kinks he won’t be a superstar  

He can’t shoot and he doesn’t put forth great effort on defense. Those are two of the most important skills in the NBA and he doesn’t turn heads in both regards. He may be a consistent all star but unless he doesn’t work out those kinks he won’t be a superstar  

The guy is only a college freshman, and he’s already got so many polished parts of his game, throw in the fact he is a legit 6’10 240 wth elite athleticism. Give him some time with NBA coaches and training staff, plus competent teammates and watch him shine even more

The guy is only a college freshman, and he’s already got so many polished parts of his game, throw in the fact he is a legit 6’10 240 wth elite athleticism. Give him some time with NBA coaches and training staff, plus competent teammates and watch him shine even more

 @cynthia: If he’s averaging 5 assists, and you double that, then he WOULD be averaging a triple double, not almost. 

He SHOULD be able to shoot if he puts the work in. He’s a college freshman, he still has a few years.. if he develops a consistent shot, and has a strong work ethic, stays healthy, and had a third of Kobe’s drive to be great= yes he will. He has the ability to if he wants it and can stay healthy. 

 @cynthia: If he’s averaging 5 assists, and you double that, then he WOULD be averaging a triple double, not almost. 

He SHOULD be able to shoot if he puts the work in. He’s a college freshman, he still has a few years.. if he develops a consistent shot, and has a strong work ethic, stays healthy, and had a third of Kobe’s drive to be great= yes he will. He has the ability to if he wants it and can stay healthy. 

 I think he’ll be a very good NBA player and will likely make 3-4 all-star games during his career, but have a feeling he’ll never be a consistent top 5 player  like Lebron and Durant.  He seems a bit too laid back while he plays, isn’t an athletic freak (no, he’s not in the same class as Westbrook or Blake Griffin), and can’t shoot at all. However, he is a decent faciliator, a very good rebounder, and will likely become an "okay" shooter down the road. That said, when I watch him play, I basically see a slightly better version of Lamar Odom with a little bit of Scottie Pippen mixed in.  He’ll definitely help whichever team drafts him, but I don’t see him improving a team drastically as a rookie (ie he won’t be taking a team from 15-67 last yr to 35-47 during his rookie yr) .

 Rookie yr stats prediction: 17/9/6 on 45% shooting.

 I think he’ll be a very good NBA player and will likely make 3-4 all-star games during his career, but have a feeling he’ll never be a consistent top 5 player  like Lebron and Durant.  He seems a bit too laid back while he plays, isn’t an athletic freak (no, he’s not in the same class as Westbrook or Blake Griffin), and can’t shoot at all. However, he is a decent faciliator, a very good rebounder, and will likely become an "okay" shooter down the road. That said, when I watch him play, I basically see a slightly better version of Lamar Odom with a little bit of Scottie Pippen mixed in.  He’ll definitely help whichever team drafts him, but I don’t see him improving a team drastically as a rookie (ie he won’t be taking a team from 15-67 last yr to 35-47 during his rookie yr) .

 Rookie yr stats prediction: 17/9/6 on 45% shooting.

 But no, he is no Lebron.. Don’t have to be to be a franchise player. He’s the closest thing since tho. 

 But no, he is no Lebron.. Don’t have to be to be a franchise player. He’s the closest thing since tho. 

 But no, he is no Lebron.. Don’t have to be to be a franchise player. He’s the closest thing since tho. 

 But no, he is no Lebron.. Don’t have to be to be a franchise player. He’s the closest thing since tho. 

 He’s not an elite athlete like LeBron but he’s no so slouch either. His athleticism is literally in between Magic and LeBron. He’s got all the skills to be a complete baasketball player. Sure his jumpshot is still missing. However, that skill is easiest one to fix – remember Kawhi, Gerald Green and Paul George? Those guys were all considered non-threats out in the perimeter at one point.

 He’s not an elite athlete like LeBron but he’s no so slouch either. His athleticism is literally in between Magic and LeBron. He’s got all the skills to be a complete baasketball player. Sure his jumpshot is still missing. However, that skill is easiest one to fix – remember Kawhi, Gerald Green and Paul George? Those guys were all considered non-threats out in the perimeter at one point.

 He’s not an elite athlete like LeBron but he’s no so slouch either. His athleticism is literally in between Magic and LeBron. He’s got all the skills to be a complete baasketball player. Sure his jumpshot is still missing. However, that skill is easiest one to fix – remember Kawhi, Gerald Green and Paul George? Those guys were all considered non-threats out in the perimeter at one point.

 He’s not an elite athlete like LeBron but he’s no so slouch either. His athleticism is literally in between Magic and LeBron. He’s got all the skills to be a complete baasketball player. Sure his jumpshot is still missing. However, that skill is easiest one to fix – remember Kawhi, Gerald Green and Paul George? Those guys were all considered non-threats out in the perimeter at one point.

Lol I nearly took the troll bait.

Lol I nearly took the troll bait.

 In college he is defending centers on one end and playing point guard on the other end of the court.  His free throw shooting isn’t bad, so he can shoot but isn’t ready to go from long range.  He gets picked first, and improves his new team in many areas.  That is a franchise-changing player.

With the Lakers, the 76ers, Pelicans, his addition and a big free agent signing and they are playoff teams.  

With Portland, Simmons could pass while the guards score, it would be exciting.

 In college he is defending centers on one end and playing point guard on the other end of the court.  His free throw shooting isn’t bad, so he can shoot but isn’t ready to go from long range.  He gets picked first, and improves his new team in many areas.  That is a franchise-changing player.

With the Lakers, the 76ers, Pelicans, his addition and a big free agent signing and they are playoff teams.  

With Portland, Simmons could pass while the guards score, it would be exciting.

What does that even mean? 

Is Anthony Davis a Franchise Changing Player(FCP)? He looks talented enough but without any help that team will remain awful.

Was Dirk a FCP? It took Dallas years but when they got a good enough team together they won a title.

What about Durant and Westbrook, they’ve been together for a good # of years and just have great stats and a loss to a LeBron led team to show for their efforts so far. Are they FCPs?

Look, Ben Simmons is an outstanding prospect. In his prime will he be a top 10 player in the NBA? Most likely, as long as he works on his game. Is he a guaranteed HOFer? No, not without some serious hard work put into his craft. Could he be the best player on a title winning team? Why not.

I don’t know what people expect from Ben Simmons but the bottom line is with that much talent, size, athleticism and basketball IQ the sky is the limit. The only caveat being does he have the work ethic to achieve his potential. I’m excited to watch what happens. Maybe he does max out at Lamar Odom or maybe he reaches a peak closer to LeBron but your guess and my guess, are just that guesses. Let’s see what develops. 

How many FCP are in the league right now? (Still playing at a high level, not Duncan, Dirk, Kobe, KG) 

LeBron and Steph, after that who else? Do you have to win a title to be a FCP, a perennial all star, what does it take and who are these Franchise Changing Player’s????

What does that even mean? 

Is Anthony Davis a Franchise Changing Player(FCP)? He looks talented enough but without any help that team will remain awful.

Was Dirk a FCP? It took Dallas years but when they got a good enough team together they won a title.

What about Durant and Westbrook, they’ve been together for a good # of years and just have great stats and a loss to a LeBron led team to show for their efforts so far. Are they FCPs?

Look, Ben Simmons is an outstanding prospect. In his prime will he be a top 10 player in the NBA? Most likely, as long as he works on his game. Is he a guaranteed HOFer? No, not without some serious hard work put into his craft. Could he be the best player on a title winning team? Why not.

I don’t know what people expect from Ben Simmons but the bottom line is with that much talent, size, athleticism and basketball IQ the sky is the limit. The only caveat being does he have the work ethic to achieve his potential. I’m excited to watch what happens. Maybe he does max out at Lamar Odom or maybe he reaches a peak closer to LeBron but your guess and my guess, are just that guesses. Let’s see what develops. 

How many FCP are in the league right now? (Still playing at a high level, not Duncan, Dirk, Kobe, KG) 

LeBron and Steph, after that who else? Do you have to win a title to be a FCP, a perennial all star, what does it take and who are these Franchise Changing Player’s????

Ben Simmons is a standout player he has the skills to be a great player, the only knock on his game is his jumper, and yes he needs to improve that pivotal piece of his game. In some ways he reminds me of LeBron when he 1st came into the league, LeBron’s jumper wasn’t on point he worked on it an became a good shooter, which ever team is lucky enough & fortunate enough to draft Simmons will look to polish his jumper of course. Simmons does have a decent forum, I believe he’s just a good player on a bad team & its beginning to show, Ima go on the record to say i think the Lakers would be the best fit for Simmons and his style of play you have to really think about it Russell is showing signs of becoming a threat from deep, Clarkson has improved his rang, Julius has started exploring behind the arc, Nance  has shown he’s not afraid to let it rip from deep, Anthony Brown is looked at as a 3 and D guy, Nick Young only shoots 3s, Lou Williams has been knocking down the 3 ball. So my point is with the Lakers using the pick and roll, and drive and kick method to get good looks from down town Simmons does a great job drawing help from the help side defender, which would make the offense run smoothly. Simmons also blocks shots creates for others, plays defense and is capable of running the break. I believe he’ll become a franchise player if he goes to the right organization. Odom comparison is if he doesn’t reach full potential and LeBron comparison is if he reaches he’s max potential 

Ben Simmons is a standout player he has the skills to be a great player, the only knock on his game is his jumper, and yes he needs to improve that pivotal piece of his game. In some ways he reminds me of LeBron when he 1st came into the league, LeBron’s jumper wasn’t on point he worked on it an became a good shooter, which ever team is lucky enough & fortunate enough to draft Simmons will look to polish his jumper of course. Simmons does have a decent forum, I believe he’s just a good player on a bad team & its beginning to show, Ima go on the record to say i think the Lakers would be the best fit for Simmons and his style of play you have to really think about it Russell is showing signs of becoming a threat from deep, Clarkson has improved his rang, Julius has started exploring behind the arc, Nance  has shown he’s not afraid to let it rip from deep, Anthony Brown is looked at as a 3 and D guy, Nick Young only shoots 3s, Lou Williams has been knocking down the 3 ball. So my point is with the Lakers using the pick and roll, and drive and kick method to get good looks from down town Simmons does a great job drawing help from the help side defender, which would make the offense run smoothly. Simmons also blocks shots creates for others, plays defense and is capable of running the break. I believe he’ll become a franchise player if he goes to the right organization. Odom comparison is if he doesn’t reach full potential and LeBron comparison is if he reaches he’s max potential 

 Jumper range being developed with Simmons is the biggest thing.  That skill is what will decide if he is a good #2 guy in the league or a top 6-8 #1 Alpha Dog for 8-10 years.

 Jumper range being developed with Simmons is the biggest thing.  That skill is what will decide if he is a good #2 guy in the league or a top 6-8 #1 Alpha Dog for 8-10 years.

 I believe he is a franchise changing player for the fact that whoever chooses him is gonna surround him with shooters and have there offense completely ran through him, im not saying he make the team a contender or even a playoff team but he would definitely change the culture of a team. 

 I believe he is a franchise changing player for the fact that whoever chooses him is gonna surround him with shooters and have there offense completely ran through him, im not saying he make the team a contender or even a playoff team but he would definitely change the culture of a team. 

 His best fit would be with the Nuggets.  

They can go big with him at the 3 and a stretch four who can shoot in Gallo.  

Or, go small with Faried or Darrell Arthur at center, Simmons at the 4, Barton and Gary Harris on the wing and Mudiay at point.

Simmons needs to go to a team with young athletes and some shooters.  That’s Denver.  They can do a lot of different things with him.  

If they used him at the point it would be a really potent offense with Harris and Barton on the wings, Gallo, LaVergne, DA, or Faried at the 4, and Nurkic or Jokic at center.  They also have two other mid-first round picks to shore up their point guard spot and/or go after a rim protector.  

 His best fit would be with the Nuggets.  

They can go big with him at the 3 and a stretch four who can shoot in Gallo.  

Or, go small with Faried or Darrell Arthur at center, Simmons at the 4, Barton and Gary Harris on the wing and Mudiay at point.

Simmons needs to go to a team with young athletes and some shooters.  That’s Denver.  They can do a lot of different things with him.  

If they used him at the point it would be a really potent offense with Harris and Barton on the wings, Gallo, LaVergne, DA, or Faried at the 4, and Nurkic or Jokic at center.  They also have two other mid-first round picks to shore up their point guard spot and/or go after a rim protector.  

Simmons won’t be LeBron, but he will be a high quality playmaker, create open looks by attacking the bucket and finding guys in the corner, and he’ll likely be able to play great D against the best forwards in the league. If he gets even stronger, I think he’ll be a great PF for many years.

Simmons won’t be LeBron, but he will be a high quality playmaker, create open looks by attacking the bucket and finding guys in the corner, and he’ll likely be able to play great D against the best forwards in the league. If he gets even stronger, I think he’ll be a great PF for many years.

The knocks on Simmons are shooting, D, tweener and age.

Lebron was a 27-7-7  20Yo, played in the nba at 18, simmons will be a 20 yo rookie.

I’m more on the odom/griffin comp, point forward than anything else, not sure at all he’ll play winning basketball as a labeled FP.

Anthony Davis plays absolute winning basketball and he’s not wnning…

The knocks on Simmons are shooting, D, tweener and age.

Lebron was a 27-7-7  20Yo, played in the nba at 18, simmons will be a 20 yo rookie.

I’m more on the odom/griffin comp, point forward than anything else, not sure at all he’ll play winning basketball as a labeled FP.

Anthony Davis plays absolute winning basketball and he’s not wnning…