This is the kinda analasys that we dont see to often. Some of the Best content i have ever seen.

He’s a big man that can dribble And Kevin Durant is a big man that can shoot, dribble and even dunk

He doesn't need a jumper to become a good player (top 30 to 50 player in the league) because he already is one, but he does need a J to become a great player who is a perennial MVP candidate (top 5 player in the league)

Things have change a lot.

It’s really his terrible free throw percentage that’s his largest flaw towards winning championships. Terrible free throw shooting is fatal for a perimeter primary ball handler in the 4th quarter of close games. If he could hit 75% of his free throws, he could retain a lot of his offensive value in the 4th quarter of close games. Right now though, you can’t put the ball in his hands at the end of close games because that’s an easy and obvious foul to make. And he will miss a huge percentage of those free throws. So that’s where Ben Simmons’s value drops in crunch time of close games because he can’t hit free throws. You just can’t be a primary ball handler on a championship team at the end of close games if you are only hitting 57% of your free throws.

I saw him play live a few months ago against the Rockets, and he was clearly the best player. He didn't make a single jump shot. All dunks, driving physical lay ups, and spectacular assists. He was amazing to watch. He did not suck as I suspected. I was wrong.

Looking back it's amazing to realize how accurate yo were about Simmons

Funny how a guard/forward with absolutely no jump shot can be a number 1 pick and rookie of the year in current NBA.

I swear this is the nba content we want and need ! 👍🏿👍🏿 keep up the good content and work !

Kind of sad really, this guy could rebuild jump shot from the ground up possibly with his right hand, but this would need a few years of work which sadly he'll never get now he's in the NBA.

Props to the algorithm for suggesting this closing in closing in on almost 3 years later where the Saga of Ben Simmons is still oh so relevant still.

this video is great. no "what's up guys" followed by 3 minutes of rambling bullshit, no ads, no filler. just solid analysis along with highlights. youtube needs more stuff like this

2021: Yes.

I'm from the future. Yes, he does.

"It's Greg Maddux accuracy on a Nolan Ryan fastball." 👏🏼👏🏼 The visual you created is just as impressive as that pass.

I love this content, this is the type of basketball analysis that I like to watch, keep up the good work man.

watching this video in 2023 is fucking hilarious

It’s amazing how much he’s improved defensively since this video

Excellent content! Heat check & you are so great. Best of luck, love that you go straight to the point and all. Greetings from Honduras!🇭🇳

Yes he needs a shot!!! This is all good until they play in the playoffs and defenses will clog the lane, similar to what spurs did to Lebron until he found his shot.

"Ben Simmons' shooting is a limiting factor in his game, but how good can he still be without an outside shot? " Well this question has been answered by now

I wish you would make videos more often. I'm chomping at the bit for more! The analysis you present is amazing & so unbiased & the few opinions given are backed up by facts & video footage. I watch WAY too much youtube & way too much basketball but your channel is my favorite out of the dozens I subscribe to. Thank you for the work! Please post more often! Excellent stuff. I honestly can't speak highly enough.

The most accurate way to critique Simmons! He dominates games in ways without a shot and the league should fear when he finally prioritizes his shot development! Go Sixers!

Don't tell me you guys didnt see Al Horford flinch at 0:19?

Great vid! What I dont think we talk enough about it how the limitations in his game stall the rest of the team. When the Raptors beat Sixers in 2019 Simmons was so ineffective that Embiid and Jimmy were playing 4 on 5. We could double and trap at will and he disappeared as an efective cutter because the lane was congested. He is an incredible defender when he wants to be but he makes any team supremely beatable in the later rounds of the playoffs when weaknesses are spotlighted.

His lack of shooting makes his style fun to watch. Sometimes when players have a jumpshot they rely on it too much and stop attacking.

Simmons is a sleeper MVP candidate if his jump shot is for real respect my man

Your analysis is first rate and this is coming from someone who played n coaches. I’ve played against nba player in my day. I’m thoroughly impressed n hope u keep up w more great analysis

Love your videos! As a basketball fan, this is the kind of breakdown I’m looking for.

Safe to say in 2021 he still does not have one.

Man I would to see and updated version of Ben Simmons

Ben, you’re doing a tremendous job. The format is pretty capacious and informative, video fits ideally. Keep it going!

0:18 AL Horford doing that every freethrow

Continue the good work, I see a promising basketball channel here

As casual NBA fan i still enjoy this kind of content. Keep IT up

Most underrated basketball channel rn

Phuck, even Manute Bol could drain an occasional 3 pointer, while Ben Simmons won't even take an open mid-range jumper despite teammates and coaches begging him to do so over and over again.

we need this analysis from this season!

Great channel man. Don’t see enough in depth scouting reports on individual players besides pre draft reports so it always nice to see how players have improved their game.

yes

Because he can dive, he doesn't need a 2 point jumper. If his dive is unsuccessful, he have the IQ and vision to pass it to the right guy. He needs to train on his boxing out and active hands though. Since he dive so often, he will get foul a lot, so free throw skills is a must. Adding the ability to score 3 pointers will make him a true all star.

yeah we now know he definatly needs one lol

Got the biggest test of my life in 4 hrs... took a quick break from studying and ended up binging every single one of your vids. Great analysis, unlike anything else I’ve seen. Informative, entertaining, high production, your vids really have everything you could want. Keep it up

this channel is the most slept on

If Simmons can develop even an average jump.shot, he has the chance to turn into something like a Magic/Pippen hybrid.

If i made a starting 5 out of the players that this channel has covered (Simmons, Fox, Tatum, Siakam, Ball), it'd be pretty unbalanced but sounds like a fun team

He is rare himself, a change of form can lead to everything👌🏻

one of the greatest motivational sport's stories of recent times.. that in such a 3pt orientated era, even someone that can't shoot, as long as they work and put in the effort too become special on everyother part of their game, can still make it too become an NBA All-star..

I'm from the future. Yes, yes he does

These are awesome! Keep up the work.

Man your videos are so good and I love the educational aspect to them you go so in depth and explain things so well you are quickly becoming my favorite go to channel for basketball

I just have to say, I've only recently discovered your channel but you produce amazing content. I know you approach videos differently, but you and Coach Nick by FAR are my favorite basketball analysis channels now.

i truly dont know what a pick and roll is or what "the post" is, but i really like your videos keep it up

Is he magic with a 40 inch vertical

This guy had so much promise

Well now it's 2021 and this guy has definitely improved in all areas, especially defence. Ultimately it will be up to him and his own desire to win that will push him to work on his shot. Every truly great player in the modern has ended up being a great shooter, and there's a long list. Would love to see him play with the splash brothers.

this aged well. Jesus christ…..

Subbed immediately. We really need a Brandon Ingram breakdown

Best analysis channel on KZfaq, please do this more often.

You have the best player analysis videos I've seen. Keep up the great work!

Two years into the future. I can confirm he does.

Idc what nobody say. That boy gone be a all time great with or without a jumpshot

Best summary of Simmons I've seen so far, Please do more!

Wow just realized you were a guest on the Dunc’on podcast which were some of my favorite episodes. Hope the channel keeps growing and look forward to your upcoming content.

The answer is Yes. He needs a jumper, and will never get one.

That speed will not last forever, I'd fear that in 6 or 7 seasons his pace would slow and without any outside shot it would be easier to cover him and his defence would drop. That's not to mention any potential injuries

"On Average, Simmons Pass/score 7 seconds in the possesion"... Everything makes sense now.

Whoa I found this channel today and I am thoroughly impressed by the analysis and production quality. Definitely subbing, keep up the good work. You've gained a new recurring viewer.

Another stretch of the video. The question is not, does he needs a jumper, but does his team need his jumper, and the answer is yes, with Embiid, not so much if all other players are shooters on the floor (without Embiid). He will not win a championship as a starting point guard without a jump shot. Sorry.

I think you should analyse D'Angelo Russell as he has a nice and smooth game

One of the best basketball channels

I love these type of videos! It's something we can learn and apply to our game.

At 18 sec That Al Horford flinch, who else notice 😂

How the mighty have fallen 🤦‍♂️

I am very excited for whatever you decide to produce next. Can’t be stated enough but great damn videos! 👏🏽

Really enjoy the videos and looking forward to more, good luck with continuing the channel 🤘🏾

Great Video! Please do Luka Doncic.

Can you do Trae Young please?

Man your content is so ridiculously valuable, awesome stuff, keep it coming!

Ben Simmons actually defends point guards. That's extremely impressive. The 76ers need to build a team around him that plays to his strengths in transition.

BEN SIMMONS HIT A 3

0:20 al horford 😂

I didnt think i was going to enjoy this video, but it was very entertaining. Keep it up!🔥

I like what Simmons brings, he asks different type of questions to defences, instead of the same iso and pass out to the corner 3

I think a video on Donovan Mitchell is now in order- it’s only right.

Simmons can be effective without a J. The real problem with his janky shot is at the free throw line. Come playoff time we’re going to be seeing a lot of hack-a-Simmons in close games, and it won’t matter how effective you are if you can’t stay on the court in closing time.

He's not aggressive in driving to the basket and has no jumpers. Therefore he ABSOLUTELY needs a jumper even just the perimeter. He's ROTY award is just for global marketing. With that game he'd just be a bench player in the 90's and 2000's

As a sixers fan and someone who watches him play every game,,, he’s already dominate without a jump shot? He’s the most fun player I’ve seen with a basketball

Maybe do a James Harden one, considering his dominance in points lately

What's the background music called?

This dude gets basketball way better than ESPN

I've been trying to come up with a good analogy to describe Simmons' offensive game, given it's so unique. Here's what I came up with: In transition, he's like peak Lebron, if Lebron preferred to dribble with his left and jump off his right. In half court post, he has the passing of Jokic, mixed with the moves of Robin Lopez. His face-up drive game is at times like Rondo or Ish Smith before they had jump shots, where they drive into the lane only in order to kick it back out, generating minimal advantage, and at other times like pre-MVP Giannis, where he's able to score and finish. As an Australian, I love Ben - he's obviously the best Aussie basketballer of all time in terms of his physical gifts, defense and incredible court vision. But his offensive weaknesses seem so odd, given that his offensive strengths are truly best-in-class. In some ways, he's like the opposite of Joe Ingles and Patty Mills (our two other best Aussie NBA players), who are physically limited but extremely skilled; whereas Ben is physically gifted but in certain areas far less skilled - shooting, one-on-one moves, etc.

Really good video but for you to say hes a less then ideal fit in Philly considering his personal and teams success since he got there is borderline absurd. U also undervalue just how dominant he is on defense. And his overall efficiency Philly is a motion offense so he doesn't dominate the ball or assists hunt all his numbers are within the offense

Such an amazing video so in depth and well put together to make it easy to understand. I think this video should be remade perhaps after playoffs. He’s improved immensely on defense and free throw. Plus he did make his first 3 lol.

This man is destined for rings.

Does James Harden need a beard?! Yes he needs a damn jumper!

Yes - he really does. With one, he would be unstoppable - as in a LeBron James quality player.

Excellent video. Analytical, rigorous, insightful, well edited. Thanks.

I love basketball and this honestly just proves to me that you don't always need to make big three point shots to win games or to score.

Ben Simmons’s unwillingness to develop jump shot will come back later in his career “haunting” him.