Did Ben Simmons really only score 1 point?

**Mac4Lyfe** · 05-03-18, 10:59 PM

How much is this guy making this year? The Sixers could have paid me half of that and I'd only have 1 less point than him.

**ikid2groove415** · 05-03-18, 11:00 PM

Donovan Mitchell should win ROY- dude is the real superstar - his game haven’t slow down in the playoff while Simmons act like a soft Aussie

**Mac4Lyfe** · 05-03-18, 11:08 PM

Danny Ainge a lot smarter/shrewd than I ever thought. He's finding diamonds in the draft. I really hated seeing Stevens go to the C's. They are going to be a ridiculous team once Kyrie and Gordon come back. They're on the way to a bunch of titles. Dammit.

**marcoloco** · 05-03-18, 11:13 PM

I am surprised he made the free throw. He is awful from the line

**ikid2groove415** · 05-03-18, 11:15 PM

Someone said this kid was the next LEBRON? No toughness lol

**Mac4Lyfe** · 05-03-18, 11:43 PM

Originally posted by ikid2groove415

Someone said this kid was the next LEBRON? No toughness lol

Once he gets a consistent mid range and a 3 point shot, he's not going to be anything nice. He just can't shoot the rock well and Brad Stevens is too good of a coach to let you beat him if you have weaknesses. He needs to spend a lot of time developing his shot in the off season. I really didn't see much special when he was at LSU but you can see the flashes of greatness but it takes a lot of time for young guys.

**jtoler** · 05-03-18, 11:46 PM

lol funny pic

**Plaza23** · 05-04-18, 12:02 AM

He only took 4 shots. He knows he's a terrible a shooter, and now he's afraid to shoot.

Mitchell, Tatum, Kuzma are all better than this fraud. The Sixers thought they were getting good players in Fultz/Simmons, but those two did nothing for their college teams. Their college teams were horrible. Why did the Sixers think they would impact their NBA teams if they can't even carry a college team?

**ikid2groove415** · 05-04-18, 12:19 AM

Originally posted by Mac4Lyfe

Once he gets a consistent mid range and a 3 point shot, he's not going to be anything nice. He just can't shoot the rock well and Brad Stevens is too good of a coach to let you beat him if you have weaknesses. He needs to spend a lot of time developing his shot in the off season. I really didn't see much special when he was at LSU but you can see the flashes of greatness but it takes a lot of time for young guys.

Laughable this guy is like the Greek freak - can’t beat a depleted Boston team

**Mac4Lyfe** · 05-04-18, 12:24 AM

Originally posted by Plaza23

He only took 4 shots. He knows he's a terrible a shooter, and now he's afraid to shoot.
Mitchell, Tatum, Kuzma are all better than this fraud. The Sixers thought they were getting good players in Fultz/Simmons, but those two did nothing for their college teams. Their college teams were horrible. Why did the Sixers think they would impact their NBA teams if they can't even carry a college team?

Simmons just seems very passive to me. I don't see that killer instinct in him. BUT, I've seen him play at a high level this year. I don't know about Fultz but I think Simmons is going to be a good one. We'll see.

**tony_come** · 05-04-18, 12:28 AM

He is no point guard.

**19th Hole** · 05-04-18, 12:37 AM

Originally posted by ikid2groove415

Laughable this guy is like the Greek freak - can’t beat a depleted Boston team

Celts may seem "depleted" but they have a lot of talent on the floor.
Horford, Tatum, Rozier and Smart are doind a fine job. Baynes not so much. But you have
Morris ans Brown contributing very well playing significant minutes off of the bench.
I'm far from a Celts fan but under the command of Brad Stevens and the direction of Danny Ainge, Boston is going to make a lot of noise for years to come.

*Hard to believe Simmons scored 1 point and had a -23 Rating. Credit Boston's game plan and youthful inexperience.

**klemopixx** · 05-04-18, 01:30 AM

All the haters come out! The kid is going to be a great player. Stevens threw defensive looks at him tonight he's never seen before, give Boston credit. They're the best defensive team left in the East.

He's never been a scorer like Mitchell, he's a triple-double guy but he got shut down. It's his first season, he'll get a lot better. Same with Embiid. They're kids in their early 20's. They got a long way to go.

**19th Hole** · 05-04-18, 01:49 AM

Originally posted by klemopixx

All the haters come out! The kid is going to be a great player. Stevens threw defensive looks at him tonight he's never seen before, give Boston credit. They're the best defensive team left in the East.

He's never been a scorer like Mitchell, he's a triple-double guy but he got shut down. It's his first season, he'll get a lot better. Same with Embiid. They're kids in their early 20's. They got a long way to go.

Klemmer
Not hating on Simmons at all. I like the kid but Boston had their game plan
and Simmons has been having a rough go of it.
Simmons is going to be fine. We will enjoy his talent for years to come.

**packerd_00** · 05-04-18, 02:11 AM

Originally posted by klemopixx

All the haters come out! The kid is going to be a great player. Stevens threw defensive looks at him tonight he's never seen before, give Boston credit. They're the best defensive team left in the East.

He's never been a scorer like Mitchell, he's a triple-double guy but he got shut down. It's his first season, he'll get a lot better. Same with Embiid. They're kids in their early 20's. They got a long way to go.

One point,that's completely inexcusable from you're top player, especially in a Playoff game.

**chico2663** · 05-04-18, 02:21 AM

Originally posted by Mac4Lyfe

How much is this guy making this year? The Sixers could have paid me half of that and I'd only have 1 less point than him.

mac he only shot 5 times. Yes he should of scored but f it was kobe he would of shot 15 times. i have seen rondo score 1 point and their games are sort of the same from the games i watched

**chico2663** · 05-04-18, 02:23 AM

Originally posted by Mac4Lyfe

Simmons just seems very passive to me. I don't see that killer instinct in him. BUT, I've seen him play at a high level this year. I don't know about Fultz but I think Simmons is going to be a good one. We'll see.

i want to see the cavs in the finals. There is no way the cavs match up with the sixers but i think they will beat the celts

**johnnyvegas13** · 05-04-18, 02:28 AM

Originally posted by chico2663

i want to see the cavs in the finals. There is no way the cavs match up with the sixers but i think they will beat the celts

Agree

but I'm not writing off the sixers

even down 2-0 it's only 50/50

**Mac4Lyfe** · 05-04-18, 08:52 AM

Originally posted by chico2663

i want to see the cavs in the finals. There is no way the cavs match up with the sixers but i think they will beat the celts

I agree. As a Cavs fan, i'm hoping and praying Boston takes Philly out.

The 3 teams I didn't want Cleveland to play in the East were Miami, Indy and Philly in that order. Now Tatum and Rozier may make me eat my words but the Cavs match up well with Toronto and Boston.

But if Simmons doesn't find a jumper or free throws, Philly is going to struggle in these playoffs. Just wait till Boston fouls him on purpose. He's much different then Rondo because they need his scoring. Rondo isn't expected to score.

**Grivas_Digeni** · 05-04-18, 10:54 AM

Originally posted by johnnyvegas13

Agree

but I'm not writing off the sixers

even down 2-0 it's only 50/50

I think Boston to win series at near even money is a steal. If another game of the next 3 comes down to the wire, Celtics have the edge because of coaching. In my mind Philadelphia is more likely to take ONE game in this series than FOUR.

**Grivas_Digeni** · 05-04-18, 10:56 AM

Originally posted by packerd_00

One point,that's completely inexcusable from you're top player, especially in a Playoff game.

Totally excusable, if your coach believes the team is better off with you only taking top-quality shots. 76ers are tinkering, but they may be short on time. Must win game 3 coming up. I think Boston +9.5 is a really strong position.

**jtoler** · 05-04-18, 12:12 PM

Originally posted by johnnyvegas13

Agree

but I'm not writing off the sixers

even down 2-0 it's only 50/50

not writing them off either, i see them winning next 2 moreso than Boston stealing 1 of next 2. I see them more winning on the road than Boston, if thats the case then the series probably should be about even odds. I think they will be up in Game 3 again by 20 at some point.

**ikid2groove415** · 05-04-18, 12:15 PM

Sixers got a lame coach

**jjgold** · 05-04-18, 12:20 PM

He reverted back to being a pussy like at LSU

Big Moment got to him

**klemopixx** · 05-04-18, 12:25 PM

Originally posted by packerd_00

One point,that's completely inexcusable from you're top player, especially in a Playoff game.

What are you talking about? Embiid had 20 points, 14 rebounds and 5 assists.

**ikid2groove415** · 05-04-18, 12:28 PM

Aussie and Canadians nice peoples but way to soft

**Mac4Lyfe** · 05-04-18, 01:16 PM

Originally posted by ikid2groove415

Aussie and Canadians nice peoples but way to soft

and Euro's too. Philly have a lot of them.

**BigBusiness** · 05-04-18, 01:20 PM

Originally posted by Mac4Lyfe

How much is this guy making this year? The Sixers could have paid me half of that and I'd only have 1 less point than him.

I guarantee if they let me play in that game, I'd score more than one point. Probably wouldn't make a shot while the game is in play, but I'd get to the line.

**rm18** · 05-04-18, 01:23 PM

Embiid might of played worse. He chucked up so many threes and played no defense.

**Mac4Lyfe** · 05-04-18, 01:43 PM

Originally posted by BigBusiness

I guarantee if they let me play in that game, I'd score more than one point. Probably wouldn't make a shot while the game is in play, but I'd get to the line.

I don't understand it. How do you play for any amount of minutes and not score a point? Hell, I'm chucking the rock and I'm getting mine, but, he doesn't have a consistent jumper and that's mainly why. It's easy to defend a guy that can't shoot. He needs to spend the entire off season shooting jumpers.

**jtoler** · 05-04-18, 04:02 PM

**gojetsgomoxies** · 05-04-18, 04:14 PM

ben simmonds didn't voluntarily take a 3 point shot this year.... think about that........ every single one of his 3 point attempts were clock-motivated.

**gojetsgomoxies** · 05-04-18, 04:15 PM

Originally posted by Mac4Lyfe

I don't understand it. How do you play for any amount of minutes and not score a point? Hell, I'm chucking the rock and I'm getting mine, but, he doesn't have a consistent jumper and that's mainly why. It's easy to defend a guy that can't shoot. He needs to spend the entire off season shooting jumpers.

i agree but he did well in regular season..... or do you think they can more effectively defend him in playoffs? regular season is basically a one-off with no special significance

**packerd_00** · 05-04-18, 05:27 PM

Originally posted by klemopixx

What are you talking about? Embiid had 20 points, 14 rebounds and 5 assists.

Seeing as that's you're opinion,don't see why you need to be such a rude f#ck.