Ben Simmons Highlights vs Utah Jazz | Utah Summer League

 Errr… I like Simmons, but that was just a SL game. And I think we all knew already he can pass.

How many FT did he miss?

 Errr… I like Simmons, but that was just a SL game. And I think we all knew already he can pass.

How many FT did he miss?

 Errr… I like Simmons, but that was just a SL game. And I think we all knew already he can pass.

How many FT did he miss?

He has that God given court vision like LeBron. Very good ball handler and passer for his size. He’s clearly more of a playmaker than a scorer. Similar to LBJ also, he just has that unreal body at such a young age. Not the athlete nor does he have the length/reach LBJ has, but just that body/strength.

With that said, he has a long way to go offensively in regards to his offensive skill set, playing without the ball, shooting, footwork, etc. I’m really intrigued to see how he develops his game and just what he adds to it each season. 

He has that God given court vision like LeBron. Very good ball handler and passer for his size. He’s clearly more of a playmaker than a scorer. Similar to LBJ also, he just has that unreal body at such a young age. Not the athlete nor does he have the length/reach LBJ has, but just that body/strength.

With that said, he has a long way to go offensively in regards to his offensive skill set, playing without the ball, shooting, footwork, etc. I’m really intrigued to see how he develops his game and just what he adds to it each season. 

He has that God given court vision like LeBron. Very good ball handler and passer for his size. He’s clearly more of a playmaker than a scorer. Similar to LBJ also, he just has that unreal body at such a young age. Not the athlete nor does he have the length/reach LBJ has, but just that body/strength.

With that said, he has a long way to go offensively in regards to his offensive skill set, playing without the ball, shooting, footwork, etc. I’m really intrigued to see how he develops his game and just what he adds to it each season. 

I was watching this game and Simmons was just clowning with his floor game. Should have had 10 assists but his passes were so on point that all Utah bigs could do was foul.

Hes 19 so hes not automatic with his scoring and is easily fooled on defense. 

But hes going to be unstoppable in a pick n roll with Embiid. Defenders sag…so he just eats up the space and becomes dangerous. 

People ridiculed me for suggesting he will average 8.5apg but hes such a willing passer that it seems entirely realistic.

I was watching this game and Simmons was just clowning with his floor game. Should have had 10 assists but his passes were so on point that all Utah bigs could do was foul.

Hes 19 so hes not automatic with his scoring and is easily fooled on defense. 

But hes going to be unstoppable in a pick n roll with Embiid. Defenders sag…so he just eats up the space and becomes dangerous. 

People ridiculed me for suggesting he will average 8.5apg but hes such a willing passer that it seems entirely realistic.

I was watching this game and Simmons was just clowning with his floor game. Should have had 10 assists but his passes were so on point that all Utah bigs could do was foul.

Hes 19 so hes not automatic with his scoring and is easily fooled on defense. 

But hes going to be unstoppable in a pick n roll with Embiid. Defenders sag…so he just eats up the space and becomes dangerous. 

People ridiculed me for suggesting he will average 8.5apg but hes such a willing passer that it seems entirely realistic.

 Concerned about his scoring ability, but it will come.. If all he can do is pass Sixers fans will be upset 

 Concerned about his scoring ability, but it will come.. If all he can do is pass Sixers fans will be upset 

 Concerned about his scoring ability, but it will come.. If all he can do is pass Sixers fans will be upset 

 His court vision is spectacular but his overall offensive game is raw at this point. At some point you have to establish yourself as a threat to score the ball or defenses will just play you to pass and negate that ability. Keep in mind that this is just summer league with mostly fringe NBA players. Things will get much more difficult for him once the actual season starts.

He has actually shown the willingness to take some mid-range shots so far, even though he has looked awkward and uncomfortable shooting them. At least that’s an improvement over what we saw from him in college. His footwork in the post still needs work as well as his ability to finish around the basket. He is much more comfortable playing from the perimeter but his lack of a jump shot limits his effectiveness off the dribble, as defenders just sag way off.

Since the first time I’ve seen him play, I’ve been wanting to be wowed by Simmons. For him to show me something where I can definitively look at him and say "that guy is a future NBA superstar". I knew it within about 2 mins of watching lebron play a high school game and very quickly with Durant as well. It’s possible that I am just looking too hard or expecting too much, but I am just still not convinced with Simmons.

 His court vision is spectacular but his overall offensive game is raw at this point. At some point you have to establish yourself as a threat to score the ball or defenses will just play you to pass and negate that ability. Keep in mind that this is just summer league with mostly fringe NBA players. Things will get much more difficult for him once the actual season starts.

He has actually shown the willingness to take some mid-range shots so far, even though he has looked awkward and uncomfortable shooting them. At least that’s an improvement over what we saw from him in college. His footwork in the post still needs work as well as his ability to finish around the basket. He is much more comfortable playing from the perimeter but his lack of a jump shot limits his effectiveness off the dribble, as defenders just sag way off.

Since the first time I’ve seen him play, I’ve been wanting to be wowed by Simmons. For him to show me something where I can definitively look at him and say "that guy is a future NBA superstar". I knew it within about 2 mins of watching lebron play a high school game and very quickly with Durant as well. It’s possible that I am just looking too hard or expecting too much, but I am just still not convinced with Simmons.

 His court vision is spectacular but his overall offensive game is raw at this point. At some point you have to establish yourself as a threat to score the ball or defenses will just play you to pass and negate that ability. Keep in mind that this is just summer league with mostly fringe NBA players. Things will get much more difficult for him once the actual season starts.

He has actually shown the willingness to take some mid-range shots so far, even though he has looked awkward and uncomfortable shooting them. At least that’s an improvement over what we saw from him in college. His footwork in the post still needs work as well as his ability to finish around the basket. He is much more comfortable playing from the perimeter but his lack of a jump shot limits his effectiveness off the dribble, as defenders just sag way off.

Since the first time I’ve seen him play, I’ve been wanting to be wowed by Simmons. For him to show me something where I can definitively look at him and say "that guy is a future NBA superstar". I knew it within about 2 mins of watching lebron play a high school game and very quickly with Durant as well. It’s possible that I am just looking too hard or expecting too much, but I am just still not convinced with Simmons.

 I say Jaylen Brown will be the better player when it is said in done.

 I say Jaylen Brown will be the better player when it is said in done.

 I say Jaylen Brown will be the better player when it is said in done.

 Simmons should be a nice PG. He is not all world athletic. Not a good shooter or a defender. Simmons should be ok. Like I said I think Brown is more explosive, has underrated IQAND will be a better defender and scorer. Do you believe Simmons will be better than Brown on both sides of the ball?yes or no pick one and explain. Brown will be a better scorer and defender when all said and done. Am I wrong?

 Simmons should be a nice PG. He is not all world athletic. Not a good shooter or a defender. Simmons should be ok. Like I said I think Brown is more explosive, has underrated IQAND will be a better defender and scorer. Do you believe Simmons will be better than Brown on both sides of the ball?yes or no pick one and explain. Brown will be a better scorer and defender when all said and done. Am I wrong?

 Simmons should be a nice PG. He is not all world athletic. Not a good shooter or a defender. Simmons should be ok. Like I said I think Brown is more explosive, has underrated IQAND will be a better defender and scorer. Do you believe Simmons will be better than Brown on both sides of the ball?yes or no pick one and explain. Brown will be a better scorer and defender when all said and done. Am I wrong?

 He’s 19. A great athlete. You can teach shooting. You can work on it and get a lot better at it with putting in the time. If you can’t tell, he’s clearly putting in work on his body.  You can’t teach his natural passing/playmaking/size. He’s gonna be a star. He’s 19, his offensive skill set will expand. 

 He’s 19. A great athlete. You can teach shooting. You can work on it and get a lot better at it with putting in the time. If you can’t tell, he’s clearly putting in work on his body.  You can’t teach his natural passing/playmaking/size. He’s gonna be a star. He’s 19, his offensive skill set will expand. 

 He’s 19. A great athlete. You can teach shooting. You can work on it and get a lot better at it with putting in the time. If you can’t tell, he’s clearly putting in work on his body.  You can’t teach his natural passing/playmaking/size. He’s gonna be a star. He’s 19, his offensive skill set will expand. 

 Who has more potential when it comes to scoring and D?

 Who has more potential when it comes to scoring and D?

 Who has more potential when it comes to scoring and D?

shoot as a last resort – then it rushed and off balance and only after he doesn’t have a pass he can make. Needs to catch the ball with the intent to score and not as a last option 

shoot as a last resort – then it rushed and off balance and only after he doesn’t have a pass he can make. Needs to catch the ball with the intent to score and not as a last option 

shoot as a last resort – then it rushed and off balance and only after he doesn’t have a pass he can make. Needs to catch the ball with the intent to score and not as a last option 

Just my observations from the two games Simmons has played: 

I believe that the talent is definitely there however I am questioning how NBA ready he is as it seem like he is stil a bit raw in quite a few areas…

 The good:

 NBA ready body 

Seems like a willing passer

Solid rebounder

Looks like lebron when going downhill(when he has momentum/on fast break)

and looks to involve his team mates.

The bad:

The reluctancy to shoot which I don’t know if its a shaky jumper, lack of confidence in his shot or both as there were moments when it looked ok then moments where you think WTH is that..I will give him this though at least he is finally taking some mid range shots though so props for that.

The defensive effort doesn’t always seem to be there..

That he sometimes seems like he relies on natural talent vs actual earned/practiced skill-see blocked shots or clumsy looking shot attempts

The lack of takeover/aggressiveness which you want from your franchise player epecially while he is playing against d-league talent with the exception of Jaylen brown and Trey lyles…Hopefully this pickups in the las vegas league..

Can he correct these flaws, he should with time and once he gets to play with the actual Team(embiid etc) as they will help him get better looks as the talent is definitely there.. 

However if was comparing Kris Dunn against Simmons  and who looks more ready to come in and produce right now..Dunn is looking like John Wall vs Simmons looking more like Lamar Odom(rather than Magic/Lebron)..

As Dunn took it at Emmanuel Mudiay(last years number 7 pick)+ Gary Harris( which is the Nuggets starting backcourt), and  Jamal murray(7th pick) and out played them all while dropping 27 points(on 10 of 18 shooting + F/T’s) 10 rebounds 4 dimes and playing solid defense which resulted in some steals….Dunn showed aggresiveness,that there is no fear and that he wants to succeed badly something I was hoping to see from Simmons….

Just my observations from the two games Simmons has played: 

I believe that the talent is definitely there however I am questioning how NBA ready he is as it seem like he is stil a bit raw in quite a few areas…

 The good:

 NBA ready body 

Seems like a willing passer

Solid rebounder

Looks like lebron when going downhill(when he has momentum/on fast break)

and looks to involve his team mates.

The bad:

The reluctancy to shoot which I don’t know if its a shaky jumper, lack of confidence in his shot or both as there were moments when it looked ok then moments where you think WTH is that..I will give him this though at least he is finally taking some mid range shots though so props for that.

The defensive effort doesn’t always seem to be there..

That he sometimes seems like he relies on natural talent vs actual earned/practiced skill-see blocked shots or clumsy looking shot attempts

The lack of takeover/aggressiveness which you want from your franchise player epecially while he is playing against d-league talent with the exception of Jaylen brown and Trey lyles…Hopefully this pickups in the las vegas league..

Can he correct these flaws, he should with time and once he gets to play with the actual Team(embiid etc) as they will help him get better looks as the talent is definitely there.. 

However if was comparing Kris Dunn against Simmons  and who looks more ready to come in and produce right now..Dunn is looking like John Wall vs Simmons looking more like Lamar Odom(rather than Magic/Lebron)..

As Dunn took it at Emmanuel Mudiay(last years number 7 pick)+ Gary Harris( which is the Nuggets starting backcourt), and  Jamal murray(7th pick) and out played them all while dropping 27 points(on 10 of 18 shooting + F/T’s) 10 rebounds 4 dimes and playing solid defense which resulted in some steals….Dunn showed aggresiveness,that there is no fear and that he wants to succeed badly something I was hoping to see from Simmons….

Just my observations from the two games Simmons has played: 

I believe that the talent is definitely there however I am questioning how NBA ready he is as it seem like he is stil a bit raw in quite a few areas…

 The good:

 NBA ready body 

Seems like a willing passer

Solid rebounder

Looks like lebron when going downhill(when he has momentum/on fast break)

and looks to involve his team mates.

The bad:

The reluctancy to shoot which I don’t know if its a shaky jumper, lack of confidence in his shot or both as there were moments when it looked ok then moments where you think WTH is that..I will give him this though at least he is finally taking some mid range shots though so props for that.

The defensive effort doesn’t always seem to be there..

That he sometimes seems like he relies on natural talent vs actual earned/practiced skill-see blocked shots or clumsy looking shot attempts

The lack of takeover/aggressiveness which you want from your franchise player epecially while he is playing against d-league talent with the exception of Jaylen brown and Trey lyles…Hopefully this pickups in the las vegas league..

Can he correct these flaws, he should with time and once he gets to play with the actual Team(embiid etc) as they will help him get better looks as the talent is definitely there.. 

However if was comparing Kris Dunn against Simmons  and who looks more ready to come in and produce right now..Dunn is looking like John Wall vs Simmons looking more like Lamar Odom(rather than Magic/Lebron)..

As Dunn took it at Emmanuel Mudiay(last years number 7 pick)+ Gary Harris( which is the Nuggets starting backcourt), and  Jamal murray(7th pick) and out played them all while dropping 27 points(on 10 of 18 shooting + F/T’s) 10 rebounds 4 dimes and playing solid defense which resulted in some steals….Dunn showed aggresiveness,that there is no fear and that he wants to succeed badly something I was hoping to see from Simmons….

Most establish a scoring game first if he want to be effective star, if not all this is for nothing!

Most establish a scoring game first if he want to be effective star, if not all this is for nothing!

Most establish a scoring game first if he want to be effective star, if not all this is for nothing!