Ben Simmons

[djrossie16]

Someone commented on something the other day that Jingles was one of the most 'Spurs like' players not playing for the Spurs. He does remind me of Manu a bit on occasion.

 

[Tyler Hodges]

Man he is playing like a straight up star who's been in the league for a few years already, completely comfortable running the floor, he even showed a bit of range on those awkward jumpers (only from 12-15 feet mind you) yesterday.

Most surprising thing is his defence for me he has been way more viable than I thought. He is always in his stance and uses his great anticipation well for help defender and closing out the opposition point guards.

If he tracks a similar development curve as Giannis as far as his jumper, he will be a perennial all star contender for the next 12 years.

I had the highest hopes for him going into the season but wasn't expecting him to be this good a scorer (without any jump shots?!?). Very excited.

 

[fidstar]

Depends if the NBA do the “best for the USA” rules. Seen plenty of stars who’ve been murdered by the refs, and end up going to Europe

#freekickUSA ?

 

[Mitchell Madness]

#freekickUSA ?

Pretty much

It’s all about marketing. It’s like the AFL with some protected players

 

[Unknown Identity]

Has LeBron and Jordan covered to have the most Points/Rebounds/Assists in the first 5 games of their careers.

Impressive

 

[GotTheGoodes]

Has LeBron and Jordan covered to have the most Points/Rebounds/Assists in the first 5 games of their careers.

Impressive

Impressive indeed.

I'm a Lakers fan and so AndyB should be my favourite Aussie at the moment but I can't help but love Simmo. The future is bright and I'm excited to see what he can do. The sky is the limit for this kid.

 

[Superstar swan]

Has the ability to be a rushmore player

 

[djrossie16]

Making the hard look ridiculously easy. Still airballing a jumper or two but that will come over time. His floater/tear drops are pretty effective and he has a bit of range on them too.

 

[HODGEYROAD]

It's so exciting the we are going to have an Australian star in the NBA for years to come.

 

[Dr Awkward]

Defs watching all the 76ers games. There is no ceiling on Simmons

 

[Superstar swan]

Already as good a passer as the king

 

[fidstar]

Already as good a passer as the king

nope.

 

[blackcat]

nope.

think the best pass i ever saw is from the highlights assists package of LBJ on youtube, he nutmegged a player, a forward, but not between the legs, i am using it more as analogy/metaphor, he passed the ball one inch from his ear from outside the three point line, fromt about 25 feet, there was a forward slashing on the base, the defender has attempted to triangulate LBJ's triple threat with defending the baseline cutter, and LBP just throws this pass about an inch from the 6'9" ~ish forward defenders head, but so fast he could not react to the ball going in that position, hence, nutmeg, the only chance would have been if the ball was within 6 inches of his hand, and he could reflexive react with his elbow-forearm-hand moving the 6inches. slasher/cutter got the easiest of lay-ups under the basket

 

[Rack Watts]

Someone commented on something the other day that Jingles was one of the most 'Spurs like' players not playing for the Spurs. He does remind me of Manu a bit on occasion.

As a Spurs fan, I can confirm that this statement feels true.
He's not been completely deconditioned out of being an international player, which is great.

 

[DangerSloane]

As a Spurs fan, I can confirm that this statement feels true.
He's not been completely deconditioned out of being an international player, which is great.

His 3 point shot reminds me of Manu.
The wide elbow sorta thing

 

[Rack Watts]

His 3 point shot reminds me of Manu.
The wide elbow sorta thing

The Manu comparisons are excellent, the big difference though is when Manu came into the competition he was WILD, Simmons is more ready made. Pop had to work so hard to contain him, I used to love watching him do a crazy, low percentage drive and hit the shot or pass, they'd instantly pan over to the bench and Pop was crimson red in the face.

Man, when Iverson was at the Sixers in the late 90's, I remember I used to say "I have two teams, one in the East Div and one in the West" after watching Simmons this year, I can feel myself starting to revert back to that. Might have to dig out the only jersey I have ever owned, a Sixers one.

 

[BLERN]

Probably a silly question but other than foxtel how can i see 76ers games other than foxtel? Of which i couldnt see the upcoming games being shown

 

[Milk Steak]

Probably a silly question but other than foxtel how can i see 76ers games other than foxtel? Of which i couldnt see the upcoming games being shown

NBA game pass. You don't have to pay for a whole season too like the NFL one. You can pay for something like 8 games a month for about $14.

 

[BLERN]

NBA game pass. You don't have to pay for a whole season too like the NFL one. You can pay for something like 8 games a month for about $14.

Ahhh yeah. Makes sense haha.

Thanks for that

 

[2006_Eagles]

Probably a silly question but other than foxtel how can i see 76ers games other than foxtel? Of which i couldnt see the upcoming games being shown

NBA Reddit Streams has every game in HD

 

[TD2010]

Yep, I can't wait for him to play for the Boomers in the Olympics.

And Kyrie Irving....[emoji6]

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[hamG]

The great and sad thing about basketball is Australia should be the 2nd best team in the world because the white man simply can't match up on him.

 

[Superstar swan]

The great and sad thing about basketball is Australia should be the 2nd best team in the world because the white man simply can't match up on him.

Simmons is white!!! Cmon we have to have at least one!!