Ben Simmons - Primetime Passer

Ben Simmons. 2018 NBA Rookie of the Year. The 76ers have a history of big point guards winning the RoY award (it’s been Ben, Michael Carter-Williams in 2013-14, and Allen Iverson in 1996-97 (I say big because Iverson and his game were larger than life). The argument for many is justifiably that Ben Simmons was not a true rookie, that he essentially medically redshirted his actual freshman year in the league, and that he should be ineligible.
Precedent was on Simmons side (see Blake Griffin’s “rookie year”), so it was not an unheard of situation, but the fact is that Ben Simmons DID win the award. He did so by filling the stat sheet, 15.8 points per game, 8.1 rebounds, 8.2 assists, 1.7 steals, with 12 triple doubles (second only to Oscar Robertson for triple-doubles in their rookie year. The individual numbers, coupled with guiding Philadelphia to the fifth-best record in the league, including finishing the season with a NBA-best 16 game winning streak, and Philly’s first postseason berth since 2012 allowed him to standout in an extremely stacked field of first year players.
I’m not here to tell you anything about Ben Simmons that you don’t already know. His pace and precision passing remind some of Magic Johnson, while his presence, power, and physique draw parallels to LeBron James. Aside from rookie statistics and the historic season in that regard, Ben was only one of three players to average 15 points, 8 rebounds, and 8 assists THIS season alonside the reigning Most Valuable Player Russell Westbrook and Mr. Four-time MVP himself, LeBron James. The way he can see over defenses is already unfair, stack that with his ability to legitimately defend every position, and you have the makings of an actual nightmare to game plan against. Granted, his shooting leaves a lot to be desired (including this widespread and not unfounded idea that he is actually shooting with the wrong hand), but the way he occupies space at 6’10” (people who have seen him up-close say he’s verging on 7 feet) makes up for a lot of his deficiencies. I like to think about him like a young Jason Kidd with a LeBron-type body. He’s like the remastered Ason Kidd, feels like a newer version of someone who will be basketball royalty; if you will, a sort of Fresh Prince. I do dare say this young man is good at basketball.
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[@pathfinderjan]

Coming here again and again just to relieve the good old days of Ben. Hope he can still be a good role player off the bench once his back heals and get his confidence back.

[@JayDavante]

Simmons is a tremendous and smart player!

[@topbackpodcast2615]

Still needs to develop a damn jump shot lol

[@George-Cancel]

I’m sorry he might be super passive but passing is once in a life time type of talent. Always make one or two passes a game that you like how is that possible. Something that you want to do.

[@happyhasian6023]

passing genius is passing genius , you know when you see it. it speaks for itself. AMAZING

[@WhoIsMLC4]

His awareness & court vision is honestly once in a lifetime talents. Players like Steve Nash, Jason Kidd, Magic, & Jason Williams had a shot so they could shoot while passing but with Ben Simmons literally being 6’10 pure point it’s like teams know that’s all he can do but they can’t STOP IT. He’s hands down one of the greatest passing guards in the history of basketball. I don’t need a decade to say this his first few years prove it if you watch & realize.

[@andye5589]

Are you sure about that

[@matthewchung3376]

@@andye5589 💀💀

[@kareemelmewafy6735]

this comment is hilarious now

[@minovictor]

This is why you need a decade

[@adrianchico8886]

He reminds of magic and Lebron

[@Nayde]

Good compilation. With so much scorers in the spotlight it's refreshing to see a passing first guard. People hate him for not shooting but this is one of the reason why people like him regardless because of this.

[@twowheelseatingmeals-motoj8080]

Timing is impeccable on the fast-break passes. Sometimes players/point guards will hold the ball too long as they're racing down the court and not pass the ball ahead to allow for an "easier" quick bucket, but Ben is flawless at this. He demands so much coverage when he gets a full head of steam but also finds the right man at the right time.

[@lincolnchen8412]

Might already be the best passer in the NBA. Haven't seen a player who can pass teammates open like that in a while. I guess maybe Jokic can do a little of what Simmons does but not nearly as often. Defenders are almost as scared of his pass fake as they are Stephs pump fake. What's the most crazy to me is how he can throw those pinpoint half-court alley-oop passes yet can't hit a midrange shot. Pretty mind-blowing.

[@trustthatprocess]

@@Diaperbag24 no curry doesn't actually imo

[@happyhasian6023]

yep

[@Joloham]

lebron is a much more better passer than simmons for a reason, he has the better dime package and basketball iq

[@stevenreed5514]

PickleRick Steph is a great passer, Bogut was an exceptional passer.

[@mjtingle1]

@@twowheelseatingmeals-motoj8080 actually he is a darn good passer as well. That is why the warriors are so dangerous. They pass the ball so well and they are constantly moving. That isn't something you'd expect to see out of a team of superstars.

[@critterwatene341]

Once he gets more confident to shoot the mid range. Deadly.

[@Mektek19]

Don't get why people say he isn't a real PG. You don't have to shoot to be a real PG. That's why most of these modern PGs are combo guards.

[@Szubak]

A real point guard in the day made plays for others and played defense. Their primary role wasn't to score, that was the role of the shooting guard.

[@cjcooper8836]

Mektek19 how many real point guards have won any thing ?

[@davidfebreeze428]

@@cjcooper8836 so accomplished true point guards? Magic Stockton Nash kidd Payton and the list goes on

[@cjcooper8836]

@@davidfebreeze428 I meant won a championship

[@rogerthealien5764]

@@cjcooper8836 Not many..

[@DshakE03]

Anybody watching currently ? This is the ben everyone wants

[@sm-vu4er]

He is crazy good off the fast break and in transition.. to do this stuff on the fly is amazing

[@n1c98]

His passing and drive to the hole is remarkable. Favorite NBA player by far. I like that he does everything but shoot 3s. Great highlight and fire player. 🔥

[@Dontlookatme651]

The guy’s instinct and iq are pretty incredible really. To recognize the defense, predict a safe location to pass, and perform the pass all working split seconds is damn impressive to say the least. That’s talent

[@LJ-xd5qc]

Thx for the passing videos🐐🤟🏾

[@tuckmcgee3343]

He’s a half decent mid range jumper from becoming a top 5 player in the league

[@mattnorris7124]

Shit even if he doesn't get much of a mid range game, if he can find a way to put up another 5-7 points a game with everything else he does, he's definitely right in that conversation. I pointed out on another video earlier that nobody in NBA history has averaged 8 assists and 8 rebounds over their career much less 15-20 points plus nearly 2 steals and a block a game like Simmons is doing. If he can find a way to put the ball in the hoop 3-4 more times a game (ideally would be with a bit more range) he could very well put himself in the all time greatest all round player conversation before he's even in his prime.

[@helloyou2394]

Matt Norris in my opinion ppl are focusing on the wrong thing I think what he has to get better at is free throws. he needs to learn to make contact and get to the line and shoot good. Most players make the jump from good to great when they realize free throws are important, specially if you’re a slasher like Simmons is

[@mattnorris7124]

@@helloyou2394 yeah I do think that's another aspect he really needs to focus on, there's quite a lot of these (what I would call) "elite" young players that are quite bad from the FT line. Simmons & Lonzo are probably the 2 biggest culprits for it despite everything else they're good at and they'll NEED to get better at it to take their games to the next level.

[@OverpowerWolf]

Look at Simmons man, so inspirational

[@helloyou2394]

that little dribble between his legs before a pass has become like his signature, when he does that you know a nice pass is coming

[@x_Krios]

This is why I can't give up on him. So fun to watch.

[@monsterkill164]

I wonder what you’re thinking right now.

[@Kennyy03]

@@monsterkill164 yeah especially now 😂 he on ma team now

[@Byronic19134]

Best passer ive saw since Nash

[@Anthonydu01630]

Lmao

[@Zeke47]

Still come to this video

[@user-gs3hs5gj3k]

Thanks coach

[@mikejones9906]

Please add replays for the more spectacular plays.

[@EvinGualberto]

my videos are limited to about this range (about 9:42), so as much as I wanted to, I cut a lot of replays because I was trying to fit in more similar looking plays, and more plays in general. You'll find this to be roughly the case for most of my videos nowadays.

[@mikejones9906]

@@EvinGualberto I understand, but two replays per video won't hurt especially if it's play of the year caliber.

[@EvinGualberto]

Mike Jones are we talking about the Embiid dunk? If so, I think you’ll find all the good replays of the pass are featured. I say that because the dunk is great and all, but I’m not sportscenter. I’m not trying to just throw up highlights of dunks just to pad my video. Plus, you can literally just look up that play if it is play of the year material (which it is).

[@EvinGualberto]

@@mikejones9906 I'm not disagreeing with you BTW, I'd love to use more replays, but I get cracked down on bec of copyright stuff and my video gets taken down any longer than 9:43, so it's a tough balance

[@mikejones9906]

@@EvinGualberto I mean in every one of your videos, there's at least two plays that that are more spectacular than the rest so I'm just suggesting two replays per video.. I know no replays is what makes you the GOAT and the reason why I subscribed but just giving you a suggestion, don't take it as any type of criticism because that isn't what was intended, like I said the reason why I subscribed was the fact that you don't have a million replays on your videos.

[@George-Cancel]

Man that pass he did to embiid and the well embiid finish was incredible.

[@chinohillz]

Even though the sixers don’t want him anymore, he is still a great player and I believe he can be a great fit to any team because of his superior playmaking and defensive prowess. The only thing he has to work on is his shooting, but i believe he doesn’t need to shoot consistently to win a ring as long as he is in a good system which exactly glues with his play style.

[@cryptic6917]

assists off the bounce pass are my favourite

[@yt.damian]

Dario was on the end of so many of those passes. I hope they dont miss him.

[@Uberstrib]

It has to be fun playing with him

[@Bara1.9]

He’s Very Impressive, everytime he make a Great Assist For The Basket🥶🥶🚀

[@JulieLAgresta]

HOW Many Assists! Love your work Ben.

[@BravoKun]

After watching them lose again in the conference finals this video has a totally different context. Its more like Ben Simmons is not a threat to score that's why he's passing the ball. Cause the man cannot not score and is afraid to score that he makes these passes

[@ike.o6944]

I like Ben Simmons..He’s just one of the most frustrating NBA players to watch. I go to the 76ers games and I know. He’s 6’10, fast, swift, strong, and can see plays before they happen. He’s not aggressive at all, he’ll have a smaller player guarding him and he passes the ball away instead of attacking, he always picks up his live dribble at the top of the key, when he drives he’s always looking to pass out of a shot, he’ll be wide open for a 15 footer... wide open... he doesn’t want to shoot it... he turns the ball over a lot because he’s lackadaisical on offense and doesn’t make quick aggressive decisions, and when he drives he’s always trying to avoid contact instead of taking one more extra step into the defender to get automatic foul calls on his defender...I like Ben Simmons a lot but he came into this season the same exact way from last season... he didn’t work or improve on anything... Facts.

[@KuroToshiro]

That's not facts at all, you clearly don't watch their games much at all. He is way more aggressive than last year, he's had many games this year where he's had 10+ points after just the first quarter. He's been their most aggressive player early in their games for the past like month. You say he didn't work on or improve anything which is completely false. He's developed a post up game, which he didn't have at all last season and is constantly posting up against smaller guards and backing them down to either finish or kick out for easy shots. He is also wayy better at finishing at the rim. I don't think you watched him much last year because he would always drive to the basket and would miss the layups like 70% of the time and his momentum would carry the ball. This season he is finishing most of those drives with either hand and is in much more control with layups in general. He's also improved his free throw shooting as well. He's also great on defense as well and is the most solid player on the sixers on both sides of the ball. He's also improved his off the ball movement and cutting as well, which is pretty obvious. You saying he didn't put in any work in the offseason is ignorant af, as if you were at his workouts or something. It's the kid's 2nd year playing in the league, you act like players just transform into completely different players in just a few months of 1 offseason's practices. Which is ridiculous if you think that can happen. He's not gonna take long jumpers if he's not ready - unlike Embiid who will throw up like 8 3 pointers a game to the detriment of the team, when there's plenty of better shooters on the team to throw the ball to.

[@ike.o6944]

OfficialRelyseMusic Lol. I watch all the 76ers games bro. CSNPhilly bro.. games are predominately 7pm starts.. I take the Walt Whitman Bridge to every Sixers game bro. I’m there live. Ben Simmons is a mismatch problem for a lot of teams. That’s facts. However, this team can beat a lot of teams in the league, but what about the elite teams? What’s my 76ers record against the elite teams this year? I’m waiting. Also, Ben Simmons can post all day... but ELITE teams are going to prevent him for posting up to deep in the paint... and then what’s next? Without a reliable 15 foot jumper he’s passing out of the post every time! Facts. Look what the Bucks, Raptors, and Celtics have done to him thus far this season primarily. Neutralized him. Turning the ball over a lot...What’s Ben Simmons free throw percentage this season? Is he any better? What’s Ben Simmons 15ft jumper doing especially when the playoffs start and teams dare him to shoot? It’ll most likely stagnate the offense which it’s shown to do this far this season....Ben Simmons isn’t a finished product, but there’s still a lot of holes in his game.. I can go on and on... Defensively he’s better I’ll admit that... but in the playoffs you have to have more than one way to score because ELITE teams have time to scout and take away things he’ll like to do. Facts. Just stay tuned.

[@286mic]

Now we realize he was just scared to shoot

[@BloxAyden]

Bro his confidence was broken down by sixer fand

[@Phillygoat1983]

Hes special

[@aronabrea6051]

A true point guard, pass first.

[@chilloutrollercoaster8363]

When healthy because that speed creates the paper thin opening that he only needs,top 3 passer in the NBA

[@Phillygoat1983]

Hes a unreal passer wow

[@odell]

They loved him when he passed and hated him because he passed. Just let Ben be Ben. Broooooklyyyyyn

[@ian7897]

this is manu ginobili's type of passing DA GOAT

[@tyjevans223]

Do magic Johnson passing highlights 😁😁

[@TeezMcGee]

Gifted

[@johnnoc2714]

Is it only me that see when he passes, specially those bullet passes with one hand, look exactly where it lands. Its right on his team mates shooting pocket area.... his passes ain't just accurate, when you see its actually the same spot near the chest of the player. Its crazy.... that gives the shooter so much more shooting time

[@yomama3303]

No shit

[@senolylmaz5097]

BEN MAGIC SIMMONS IS BY FAR THE BEST PASSER

[@Coleworld0NC]

Love your videos , if possible can u make one for Paul pierce?

[@EvinGualberto]

#StayMe7o I’ve been slowly compiling a lot of clips to eventually do a few Paul Pierce videos

[@Coleworld0NC]

Evin Gualberto great! Can’t wait!

[@user-ii6xq4ke7v]

Primetime shooter

[@CoryWillis]

Thank you!

[@ivanyan2449]

Imagine him with Michael Porter Jr's jump shot

[@1tc558]

GET THIS MAN TO NEW YORK

[@JRBKLYN718]

he's in NY

[@arte5389]

If he develops a mid range and better free throw, he'll be an MVP candi2

[@inquisitorveritas7369]

Thanks for the video! Could you do a Marco Belinelli's off ball movement video? I've been thinking his off ball movement is wonderful. I would love to see one :)

[@CoryWillis]

Can you do one of jokic point center?

[@EvinGualberto]

Cory Willis yup. One for his scoring AND one for his passing is in the works.

[@CoryWillis]

@@EvinGualberto you just can do it all bro

[@beaubeau9619]

If he gets a better jump shot he could be a mvp

[@rychan7]

simmons can put these alley hoops right on the money, but can't take that step further to have even a reasonable jumper is crazy. great player tho

[@pingguerrero7091]

I would be surprised if the thumbnail was "Ben Simmons - Prime time Shooter"😂

[@ozchoppa]

netball videos are elsewhere if your scared too take it too the rack.. :)

[@Mektek19]

I'm starting to think it was a bad idea to break up Phillys young core. Covington and Saric were both shooters. They worked well with Simmons. They have no reliable shooting anymore.

[@politicasusual9417]

More defensive videos?

[@P83-o2k]

And now a 100% 3 pt shooter!

[@darrenpeejay2913]

Rookie of the year whether you sooks like it or. It.

[@Byronic19134]

U must get invited erywhere for thanksgiving. Being that big of a cornball.

[@daxtersamson3347]

Showtime sixers

[@sumofproductions]

Closest thing I’ve ever seen to Magic.

[@Anthonydu01630]

Lebron.

[@Anthonydu01630]

And Doncic

[@BigMacoSlime]

Imagine Kyrie and Ben in a pick in roll KD inna corner close out kick out to Seth 3!!!!

[@Kennyy03]

That fastbreak gonna be fire

[@chunky9791]

Ashame they traded saric I think he's gonna be a real good player. Well see with butler

[@Ffeoli1039]

Lookin Like Magic Johnson, and a little bit of Dr J too

[@Bigbaby950]

He’s a average player past the half court. Great in transition

[@victorpalomar6819]

Very nice

[@lapdance2122]

he can be the next LeBron or even be greater than him if he really wants to, im still hoping that one day, he will regain his confidence.

[@TheCoffeeisgreat]

Great tip for NBA all star Binn Simmons: take the ball all the way in and slam on LeBron James , you have the ability and you will throw his game off track. He is already intimidated by Embead. 2. Put emphasis on getting your passes to your team mates when passing, do not take for granted that the defense is not alert. You have the strong hand in this so let’s make the best of it and get what you came for, that ring!!!!!.

[@matthewboettcher6346]

I feel like Ben Simmons grew up practicing everything except shooting

[@yugiroxas8485]

He would be perfectly fit with the Spurs system

[@gulitzt5865]

his speed down the court keeps the defence on there toes and half a second behind. Very smart play because you know what he does but can you stop it?

[@rangerscoach]

Simmons needs to understand that he will never be guarded outside the restricted area ever again. The they will sag off him and play as a free safety when he has the ball. If he doesn’t start shooting the ball handling ability and the passing will become redundant and coaches will put him in the dunkers spot which will reduce his impact to that of a Kwame brown

[@chrismyersroofing]

He coulda took everyone of those layups 😭

[@sehapoul7097]

You watched the vid or nah yes that hawks play was the funniest shit ever and as a trae young fan I'm not mad but a lot of these he couldn't take

[@masterger94]

Second coming of Magic Johnson

[@Anthonydu01630]

Of Lebron James* Magic could pass but he was an average defender at best, and not as athletic. Ben is Lebron without a jumpshot and without the lay up package and killer mentality

[@mikwwilson4539]

think on this? everytime he makes an assist iits his jumpshot going in. if this guy had a jumpshot his teammates wouldn't get the ball a lot.

[@cjcooper8836]

Mikw Wilson no

[@billclintonjr9697]

All buckets if he didn’t pass he literally 6’10 under the basket passing out to 3pt line.smh

[@rondo9757]

Can you PLEASE do one for Rajon Rondo?

[@dennisthemenace855]

The only player I seen pass better on the break for guy his size was magic Johnson . He doesn't have the same flair but the timing and anticipation is very similar

[@Anthonydu01630]

Lebron.

[@Tomica989]

Ben Simmons A.K.A. Akira Sendoh

[@Dev-dn4uu]

Rate talent

[@loganlewis1246]

1:52 that in n out is more disgusting than in n out burgers

[@ovosteph3244]

Stephen curry next

[@sabaelala3969]

If you can’t shoot just pass

[@ahooe8828]

He makes it look east

[@AGSlahamS]

Can you do one of Blake griffin passing?

[@EvinGualberto]

ARG32 that’s interesting. I have a bunch of his point forward type videos where passing is featured but in Casey’s system and how he has the ball more, it’s actually fun. I’ll try to do one for this season for sure

[@ytalorafael9710]

@@EvinGualberto please d wade playmaker vídeo ,you better upload a lot of d wade, he deserves , at least passing And defense videos

[@EvinGualberto]

ytalo rafael ahhh. The only way to talk me out of making videos I already plan on making is to tell me that I “better make” them. Good stuff

[@ovosteph3244]

@@EvinGualberto can u do Steph superb separation plz

[@AGSlahamS]

Thanks man I think it’d be cool. Videos are great btw.

[@King_Stanton]

Forget Horford, Harris, and Butler we should have stayed with Ben and Joel keep them surrounded by JJ, Marco, Ersan, Shamet, Shake, Korkmaz, Shayok, Thybulle, Covington, Saric...thats sooo much shooting and defense...and instead of wasting a pick on Smith we could have Shai!! Or Took a chance on MPJR or Simons...think of this we could have drafted Ben Simmons and Pascal Siakam in the same draft!!! Then Tatum the following year 🤯 Simmons, Shai, Tatum, Siakam, Embiid with a bench full of shooters and defenders

[@carboy101]

Idc what happens or what anyone says. Philly should not nor ever split the Ben Simmons and Joel Embiid duo up.

[@flamingored960]

How about now lmao

[@nbafinest2775]

Where's pass to Tybulle?

[@ahmadferdiansyah4185]

I think lebron and simons have same gesture

[@nandouquintana5709]

Some vintage stuff Evin? Larry bird post up playmaker

[@tylers8054]

I miss Dario :(

[@ahdjas1994]

Big Steve Nash

[@jay3253]

Blasphemous

[@papadon2006]

Literally the only better passer than him in nba history is magic Johnson and Jason Williams. But i put him over jay will cause hes 7 ft passing like that. Like woah thats scary. Thats honestly the deadliest art in basketball the art of passing. Let alone when youre 7ft and have the handle to get to the paint at will

[@Anthonydu01630]

Jason Williams 😂 White chocolate was a flashy passer, but nowear near on the level of Lebron, Magic, Jokic, Doncic or Ben Simmons,these guys can make any type of passes because of their size, speed and strength

[@papadon2006]

@@Anthonydu01630 j will was only limited by size but any player in the league over the past 20-25 years will tell you that jason williams is one of the best passers of all timeee

[@mattyb4545]

LEBRON & SIMMONS..

[@Death-jl1cv]

Awwwwww but I thought Lonzo Bust was going to be the prime time passer. BBB neva won.

[@llamasandpepsi]

This is why i cringe when a casual brings up his 3 ball

[@frisp973]

Simmins?

[@donaldd4136]

He ain’t a better passer than Lebron, sorry. But he’s really good

[@happyhasian6023]

BEST PASEER IN THE LEAGUE. lebron amazing but ben has has just taken the top spot in a close call. Jokic also amazing but cant run or jump. Most of his passes come from stationary.not that its bad but Ben can do that but can also do it going faster than almost anyone not named fox or westbrook. BEN is gonna be all time, people slowly getting used to it. Honorable mention for leagues best passer - Milos , Steph , Rondo. CP3 and Harden good in pick and roll after 20 dribbles. Lonzo getting there. Trae YOUNG gonna be in conversation down the track. i thought DeAngelo Russell was gonna be a big time passer, still time. hmm People who never gonna make the list- Melo , shabazz mo, wiggins , dwight , jonathan simmons, cj mccollum, and if he doesnt change his ways Tatum will make the shit list also

[@gardenballer6619]

You are so Right !! And really cute

[@happyhasian6023]

@@gardenballer6619 you're pretty cute too😉

[@airjunabangan9607]

KORUKO no basket

[@beeguy9647]

But Hall of fame lowlight shooter

[@WARSeries]

He doesn’t even play like this anymore…🤡