Ben Simmons 21/20/7

[Jameerthefear]

Geez...

[Cocaine80s]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2q9I4sQmjHw

[STATUTORY]

dudes gonna look good in purple and gold

Kobe delivering us Simmons will be a great farewell present

[Sportal]

Thought I just read he had 18 rebounds.. Even so... Holy crap. From what I've read, I don't like that he passed up the game-winning shot, twice...

[JimmyMcAdocious]

Thought I just read he had 18 rebounds.. Even so... Holy crap. From what I've read, I don't like that he passed up the game-winning shot, twice...

Yeah. But in his defense, the possession before they were down one and he took it straight to the basket and made an acrobatic layup. No hesitation.

Got kinda that Bron syndrome going.

First time watching an entire game from him (high school excluded). I'm on board. Looks potentially better than anyone who has come out in years.

[TripleA]

I was the first one on the bandwagon.
Saw him live he is amazing.

[Jameerthefear]

I was the first one on the bandwagon.
Saw him live he is amazing.
Check ur PMs

[FKAri]

Like Lebron in Euroleague

[GIF REACTION]

I was talking about Simmons like 4 years ago

Australia recognize Australia

[AnaheimLakers24]

Lakers better not fuc.k this up

[FreezingTsmoove]

Thought I just read he had 18 rebounds.. Even so... Holy crap. From what I've read, I don't like that he passed up the game-winning shot, twice...

Thats just the player he is. He doesnt stall an offense. Hes like KAT, meaning hes a well oiled cog in the offense

Lebron is just one really good cog when it comes to offense

[Ca$H]

Why isn't he as hyped up as Bran was? This dude is comparable to Bran.

[FreezingTsmoove]

Why isn't he as hyped up as Bran was? This dude is comparable to Bran.

Nbadraft net just changed their comparison of him to Bran and Odom

And cause Bron didnt reclassify like all these new basketball players do

Simmons should be a college Sophmore right now

[Marchesk]

Like Wilt in the modern era.

[el gringos]

dudes gonna look good in purple and gold

Kobe delivering us Simmons will be a great farewell present
3 out of 4 1st round picks at the same position always means future success. Just look at philly

[SwishSquared]

3 out of 4 1st round picks at the same position always means future success. Just look at phillyTo whom are you referring? Clarkson was a 2nd round pick and is a combo guard. Russel, another G, went #2 overall. Randle is a PF. Simmons likely best position is PF but he has the athleticism to play SF.

[el gringos]

To whom are you referring? Clarkson was a 2nd round pick and is a combo guard. Russel, another G, went #2 overall. Randle is a PF. Simmons likely best position is PF but he has the athleticism to play SF.
Ok so if they pick Simmons then the last 4 1sts they've taken are

Simmons PF
Nance jr PF
Russell PG
Randle PF


How is that not 3 out of 4? Is it because you say Simmons "can play the 3"?

[plowking]

Australia stays winning.

[buddha]

Ok so if they pick Simmons then the last 4 1sts they've taken are

Simmons PF
Nance jr PF
Russell PG
Randle PF


How is that not 3 out of 4? Is it because you say Simmons "can play the 3"?

1. Ben Simmons is a small forward who can play PF in small ball lineups.

2. Larry Nance Jr? wtf he was a late first round pick, he will be lucky if he develops into a bench player.

[SwishSquared]

Ok so if they pick Simmons then the last 4 1sts they've taken are

Simmons PF
Nance jr PF
Russell PG
Randle PF


How is that not 3 out of 4? Is it because you say Simmons "can play the 3"?:lol Forgot about Nance Jr. Anthony Brown, although a 2nd rounder, is best used as a combo F in small ball lineups too.

Also, I think the bigger problem is that both Simmons/Randle would most excel as PFs. Nance Jr likely has very little bearing on whom the Lakers would select.

[JimmyMcAdocious]

You don't pass up on Simmons. Randle? Nance?

It's like going back to 2003 and saying if Miami wins the lottery they shouldn't draft LeBron. They got Caron Butler (who had a solid 15/5/3 rookie year btw)!

[buddha]

are you guys ****ing retarded? Ben Simmons is not a PF. he's a ****ing perimeter player who's game is exactly like LeBrons.

[SwishSquared]

are you guys ****ing retarded? Ben Simmons is not a PF. he's a ****ing perimeter player who's game is exactly like LeBrons.He'll play either well, but he'd be really dangerous in a 4-out, 1-in system where he's surrounded by shooters and a rim-rolling C. A 4/5 PnR is pretty hard to contain.

Also, if Lakers had a chance to draft Simmons and pass on him b/c fit, then they're employing the same logic (according to some) for why they passed over Okafor.

[stalkerforlife]

They lost.

He choked.

Melo is still the best college freshman in a loooong time.

[FreezingTsmoove]

are you guys ****ing retarded? Ben Simmons is not a PF. he's a ****ing perimeter player who's game is exactly like LeBrons.

Hes a lot bigger than Lebron going into his rookie season but thats cause he reclassified

Lebron came into the L as a PGSG and never bothered to switch positions

Ben is the size of a nba PF because he stayed in school so long he just kept getting bigger

[bluechox2]

sixers gonna get him

[Gileraracer]

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[SpaceJam]

Australia stays winning.

this tbh.

[Fallen Angel]

He's gonna look good next to James Harden and Kevin Durant down in Houston

[oarabbus]

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:applause:

College forum is that way

[Replay32]

This guy is going to be a beast. Hope he can have a healthy career.

Hope the Lakers get him. :oldlol:

[HurricaneKid]

Ben Simmons is every bit the prospect AD was. And could be the best prospect since LBJ.

Its fine to talk about the future king of the NBA in NBA FORUM.

[Jyap9675]

Can this guy shoot? I've never seen him his shoot besides free throws, it's always drive and/or dish. I gotta say, he's got good handles and moves very well for his size.

[FireDavidKahn]

Ben Simmons is every bit the prospect AD was. And could be the best prospect since LBJ.

Its fine to talk about the future king of the NBA in NBA FORUM.
People are already forgetting KAT:facepalm

[HenryGarfunkle]

People are already forgetting KAT:facepalm
Rightfully so, he's an average prospect in comparison

[FireDavidKahn]

Rightfully so, he's an average prospect in comparison
LOL:oldlol:

[JimmyMcAdocious]

This kid has 0 made field goals right now (1 minute left) and is completely dominating the game.

[plowking]

This kid has 0 made field goals right now (1 minute left) and is completely dominating the game.

I'm a big fan of the guy, since he is Aussie and all, and just generally has a really nice game, but what is the deal with LSU this season? Are the rest of the players any good? From what I heard they have a few "Mr Basketballs" on their teams from their respective states. Seems like they struggle against few of the unranked sides.

Anyway, such a better prospect than someone like Exum.

[FreezingTsmoove]

This kid has 0 made field goals right now (1 minute left) and is completely dominating the game.

Sounds like Ben

[JimmyMcAdocious]

btw, by dominating I mean leaving his impact. His team is in the middle of a massive choke job. :oldlol:

He's really impressive doe. Line right now: 4 points (1-6 shooting), 16 rebounds, 10 assists, 3 steals, 3 blocks, 0 turnovers. Insane.

Has a chance to win it at the buzzer right now. ESPNU. 65 all with 4.2 seconds left. LSU ball.

[plowking]

Hits the field goal to tie it but misses the free throw...

[Jameerthefear]

Fouled out :(

[JimmyMcAdocious]

I'm a big fan of the guy, since he is Aussie and all, and just generally has a really nice game, but what is the deal with LSU this season? Are the rest of the players any good? From what I heard they have a few "Mr Basketballs" on their teams from their respective states. Seems like they struggle against few of the unranked sides.

Anyway, such a better prospect than someone like Exum.

They have maybe 4 NBA players.

Simmons - Obviously potential #1
Blakeney - Probable first round pick. Top 20 recruit.
Quarterman - Fringe first round. Some thought he was going to declare after last season.
Victor - Highly recruited top 40ish player. Transfer from Zona.

Victor can't play until December.

It's college ball. Unless you are overwhelming talented, you will see some future stars struggle some games. Okafor looked like ass against some teams last season and he had a huge physical advantage against every guy he was getting checked by. Less spacing. Games are called tighter than in the pros. Less talented teammates. Different set of rules.

[Jameerthefear]

LSU collapsed in OT.

[FreezingTsmoove]

They have maybe 4 NBA players.

Simmons - Obviously potential #1
Blakeney - Probable first round pick. Top 20 recruit.
Quarterman - Fringe first round. Some thought he was going to declare after last season.
Victor - Highly recruited top 40ish player. Transfer from Zona.

Victor can't play until December.

It's college ball. Unless you are overwhelming talented, you will see some future stars struggle some games. Okafor looked like ass against some teams last season and he had a huge physical advantage against every guy he was getting checked by. Less spacing. Games are called tighter than in the pros. Less talented teammates. Different set of rules.

Not even close dude. If this team really has 4 NBA players then they need to fire the coach right now

Simmons only picked LSU for the colors

His HS Monteverde rocked purple and gold, and Simmons convinced he will be a Laker next year. He probably will.