Sixers star Ben Simmons ranked as 8th-best point guard in the NBA
Ben Simmons may not be with the Philadelphia 76ers as he tries to force a trade. While his holdout may call his will into question, there is little doubt about his talent.
At 25 years old, Simmons has been named an All-Star three times. He has been named to an All-NBA Team, and he has made two consecutive appearances on the All-Defensive First Team. Despite his obvious limitations on the offensive end, he is one of the better talents in the league.
Before the 2021-22 season begins, CBS Sports put together a list of the top 15 point guards in the NBA and Simmons was ranked 8th:
When it comes to Simmons, the main questions at this point are when will he play his next NBA game, and what team will that be for? Simmons is in the midst of a messy public divorce from the 76ers, and he has made it clear he doesn’t plan to play until he is traded. The Sixers, though, are in no rush to make a move, so the two sides are basically locked in a stalemate for the time being. Whenever Simmons does ultimately play again, he’ll bring elite defense and playmaking to whatever team he’s on.
No matter where Simmons goes, he will still be an All-Star player. The guy is super talented, and he can do almost everything out on the floor. The thing is, the one thing he cannot or will not do is going to follow him throughout his career and remain an issue. He has to add a jump shot to his arsenal to take the next step in this league.
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