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I'm not so much laughing at Ben as I am at LSU though. They seem to be missing a shot blocker which is a shame considering the quality of this class.
 
PG_AB said:
Not jumping to any conclusions about Ben, I don't have him far off where the consensus is, I'm gathering info, its a process that I track closely, if you choose to get defensive about my observations. so be it. He's not that physically imposing to me for a #1 pick so I'm not apt to give him the benefit of the doubt, when there's other players who've got the talent and tools to make a case.

I usually get defensive over my observations, because I'm looking for a debate, and would love to drum up more perspective if there's some to be had..

If you want to argue about what is and isn't nitpicking and what is indicative of future successes lets have at it.. If not your just complaining, to inflate the post count, not to contribute on topic. Carrying on like schoolyard children though, I don't care, whatever keeps ya entertained, that type of **** doesn't hold my attention.

My message in response to the personal attacks is simply 'If you knew better, you'd do better'. Just being motivational, I think I read that one in a John Wooden book.
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Explain what you mean by that. He seems incredibly physically imposing for a guy who spends much of his time on the perimeter.
 
spycam1 said:
Explain what you mean by that. He seems incredibly physically imposing for a guy who spends much of his time on the perimeter.
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He thinks he is 6'9, not 6'10 so he can't be a first overall pick.

But there was that dude named Blake Griffin.

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Just to be clear: Simmons' jump shot is obviously a concern. You can't have defenses back off you like that and expect to dominate every game. Having said that, spacing in the NBA is much better than in college, so that will help his driving game at the next level, even if his individual defender will be of higher quality in the NBA.

He can be a ****ing baller if he develops his outside shot.
 
King Cy said:
He thinks he is 6'9, not 6'10 so he can't be a first overall pick.

But there was that dude named Blake Griffin.

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Speaking of Griffin...

Simmons is the first college player to post a 20/20/5 game since Griffin.
 
PG_AB said:
Not jumping to any conclusions about Ben, I don't have him far off where the consensus is, I'm gathering info, its a process that I track closely, if you choose to get defensive about my observations. so be it. He's not that physically imposing to me for a #1 pick so I'm not apt to give him the benefit of the doubt, when there's other players who've got the talent and tools to make a case.

I usually get defensive over my observations, because I'm looking for a debate, and would love to drum up more perspective if there's some to be had..

If you want to argue about what is and isn't nitpicking and what is indicative of future successes lets have at it.. If not your just complaining, to inflate the post count, not to contribute on topic. Carrying on like schoolyard children though, I don't care, whatever keeps ya entertained, that type of **** doesn't hold my attention.

My message in response to the personal attacks is simply 'If you knew better, you'd do better'. Just being motivational, I think I read that one in a John Wooden book.
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Personal attack? Don't flatter yourself. I just find it ironic you make it such a point to focus on Simmons not shooting 3's, but when I brought up Burks lack of attempts you went on the defensive.

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spycam1 said:
Speaking of Griffin...

Simmons is the first college player to post a 20/20/5 game since Griffin.
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Exactly. I don't think anyone would complain if they drafted the next BG with the number one pick. Im pretty sure Simmons is bigger and farther along with his skills at this point in his career than BG was.
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Speaking of Griffin...

Simmons is the first college player to post a 20/20/5 game since Griffin.
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King Cy said:
Exactly. I don't think anyone would complain if they drafted the next BG with the number one pick. Im pretty sure Simmons is bigger and farther along with his skills at this point in his career than BG was.



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Yeah, and Simmons can play as a legit point forward.
 
Unless I'm forgetting someone, Simmons seems like the best point forward to come out of high school since LeBron.

Who else would even be in the conversation? You don't see many guys with that type of skill set that are that big.
 
If we miss out on all the high potential bigs, I really like Damian Jones.

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spycam1 said:
Unless I'm forgetting someone, Simmons seems like the best point forward to come out of high school since LeBron.

Who else would even be in the conversation? You don't see many guys with that type of skill set that are that big.
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Kyle Anderson the God!

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King Cy said:
Personal attack? Don't flatter yourself. I just find it ironic you make it such a point to focus on Simmons not shooting 3's, but when I brought up Burks lack of attempts you went on the defensive.

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there's nothing wrong with burks 3pt attempts, you're a jaded individual for harping about it for so long. I don't see the connection either. Y'all are the ones talking in absolutes about Ben, making excuses. So your defensive - I'm awaiting further information, just thought tonight was noteworthy -- You think thats faultful of me to mention?? What a suprise. I don't care.
 
PG_AB said:
there's nothing wrong with burks 3pt attempts, you're a sick individual for harping about it for so long. I don't see the connection either. Y'all are the ones talking in absolutes about Ben, so your defensive - I'm awaiting further information, just thought tonight was noteworthy -- You disagree?? What a suprise.
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No, I agree. I just didn't expect him to be a shooter from the start. If anything I'm optimistic about his future shooting ability given his FT work thus far.

There is nothing wrong with Simmons lack of attempts. You are being kind of weird for being so obsessed.

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MKG not only had a broken shot but was completely inept on offense and still went #2 behind only the best draft pick in about the last ten years.

Simmons is so obviously #1 it's ridiculous.
 
Dr. Jones said:
Johnny Jones is laughable.

They are missing a coach.

#TyWannabe
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Yeah, I don't like how their using those pieces in these 2 losses. Brandon Sampson should've been featured more down the stretch instead they kept going to Blakeney. Quarterman was far from efficient shooting the ball, Ben didnt take a FGA for the first ~17 minutes of the game, so I guess that's bound to happen.

Josh Gray made 2 critical mistakes in OT that really put them in a bad spot. SO thats partially on the coach for having him in there.

That play they ran with the game on the line vs MU was ghastly.

If Ben is as ambidextrous as they say, you'd figure he could use a screen uptop and draw a bunch of fouls if need be..

Kentucky is sitting pretty right now. Love it.
 
LSU is still missing their best shooter, they are a much better team with Hornsby. He was easily their best perimter offensive player last year. Once Simmons gets him as a kick out option, LSU's offense will be much better. These Freshman guards are too inconsistent.
 
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