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Doc Rivers On If He Still Believes Ben Simmons Can Be A Title Winning Point Guard: “I Don’t Know The Answer To That Question.”

Nico Martinez
Jun 21, 2021
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After the Sixers’ heartbreaking Game 7 loss on Sunday, Ben Simmons was the man on the spot, as his play over the past few months has demonstrated some concerning tendencies.

Instead of simply being a poor shooter, Ben has pretty much lost his confidence — as evidenced by his poor free-throw shooting and refusal to take open shots.

In the post-game press conference, Doc Rivers was asked if he still thinks the young star can be the point guard of a Championship team. His answer was less than ideal:

Rivers on if he still believes Simmons can be a title winning point guard: "I don't know the answer to that question right now."

— Kyle Neubeck (@KyleNeubeck) June 21, 2021

Ben himself even took some of the blame:

Ben Simmons: "Offensively I wasn't there, I didn't do enough for my teammates."

— Kyle Neubeck (@KyleNeubeck) June 21, 2021

It’s going to be a long and grueling offseason for the youngster and his team, but it could be an opportunity for him to work on his game, get his mind right, and gain back the confidence that he has lost.

Simmons: "We lost, it sucks, I am who I am, it is what it is, it's not easy to win…first thing I'm going to do is clear my mind and get my mental right."

— Kyle Neubeck (@KyleNeubeck) June 21, 2021

Despite Ben’s struggles, he is still one of the best and most talented young players in the league. He’s a great defender, expert playmaker, and fantastic finisher.

But unless he can learn to start being more aggressive offensively, and take the occasional jump shot, he’s always going to be a liability on the floor.

Whether it’s with the Sixers or some other team, Simmons has a lot of work to do before he can start living up to his potential.

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Nico Martinez is a veteran staff writer for Fadeaway World from Brooklyn, New York. He joined Fadeaway World in 2016 and is currently residing in Columbia, South Carolina. Nico holds a degree in Sports Management from Columbia International University where he built a strong foundation in the inner workings of sports media and management. Nico's contributions have significantly enhanced the credibility and depth of Fadeaway World's content, earning him recognition across the sports journalism community. His work has been discussed in prestigious publications like Sports Illustrated. A dedicated follower of LeBron James, Nico often leads coverage on news related to the basketball star. With nearly a decade of experience in sports journalism, Nico consistently provides comprehensive and timely basketball news, engaging a wide audience of basketball enthusiasts.Nico's most desired player to interview, past or present, is Kevin Durant. He is particularly keen on asking Durant if he has any regrets about his career, especially concerning his departure from the Oklahoma City Thunder, and why he engages so much with fans on social media. 
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