Anonymous
Years ago
College analyst Jay Bilas has dubbed Ben Simmons 'the real thing' and someone who compares to Lebron.
http://www.foxsports.com.au/basketball/ben-simmons-is-the-best-overall-talent-since-lebron-james-us-view/story-e6frf3f3-1227614085629
"I would take him No. 1 if they had the draft today. His game is NBA ready. He's a phenomenal passer."
"He has an extraordinary ability on the court, and he never changes expression, he doesn’t force anything. He isn’t a great shooter but he can make shots, and he’s really good defensively.”
“I think he’s the best player in the country.”
“Ben Simmons is the best overall talent I’ve seen since LeBron James. This dude is different.”
It's a shame he won't be playing for the Boomers at the Olypics next year :-(
andrew wiggins
Years ago
I though Andrew Wiggins was the next best after Lebron.
top rated swingman in college each year is the best since lebron. Big wraps on him though and I hope he does well
joshuapending
Years ago
Wish the hype would leave this kid alone for a little while. Has amazing talent but all this attention so early into the year must be overwhelming to a point.
Bilas is not usually outspoken on these matters
hm
Years ago
Why the assumption that he won't be available for Olympics?
joshuapending
Years ago
I guess maybe if he gets drafted they will want to keep him in cotton wool. Ie not let him go.
Draft June, but first round picks usually sign contracts in July? He's not going to be able to commit to Rio until he signs a contract, right? And by July the team is picked and deep into preparation. Then, even if he wanted to do it and the Boomers wanted to make it work, what NBA team is going to let him go after Dante did his ACL in a Boomers uniform?
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