As we all know, Ben Simmons received a lot of criticism after failing to lead the Philadelphia 76ers to the 2021 Eastern Conference finals. The Australian point guard couldn’t get things done, not even attempting shots in the 4th quarter of the Sixers second-round series, costing his team the chance to play in the ECF.
With all his shooting struggles more visible than ever, the player promised to get better this offseason, something we’ve seen before. Well, it seems like Simmons is looking for help in veteran players, linking up with 2x NBA champion Rajon Rondo.
Chris Hoops shared a short video showing Ben and Rajon shooting 3-pointers. Ben’s form looks wonderful, but that’s nothing we haven’t seen in the past.
Shooting on the move with @BenSimmons25 & @RajonRondo 💪🏾🔥 #jushoop pic.twitter.com/DCydhEDDnW
— Chris Johnson Hoops (@ChrisJHoops) August 9, 2021
NBA fans criticized the Australian for doing what he does every offseason, posting a video shooting only not to attempt a 3-pointer in an actual game.
The fact is Ben can shoot jumpers he just elects not to.
— Mauch64 (@Mauch64) August 9, 2021
Ben plays and works hard. Can’t be a DPOY candidate if you don’t do that. I have confidence he can be “fixed” because of that. Keep up the good work.
— John M Casper (@jcasper11) August 9, 2021
Oh it must be August, there is a Ben Simmons shooting video that will never be applied to an NBA game. At this point these videos are a joke.
— Shawn (@Shawn_Soups) August 9, 2021
Diehard @Sixers fan who has consistently supported and didn’t want to see @BenSimmons25 traded BUT……read the room. You had to know this wouldn’t go over well….AGAIN. pic.twitter.com/nUrubHMIyo
— Bill Anderson (@BillAFox29) August 10, 2021
https://twitter.com/quesomcgarrity/status/1424820454041296899
Here we go again. Every offseason we see videos of this dude taking threes then the season roles around and he’s afraid to take a layup.
— joey (@joe_hiller23) August 9, 2021
Yawn here we go with another 5 second #VideoBen in a gym shooting 3 pointers. So we’ve seen the turn around fade, 3 pointer, I guess 2 for 2 at the foul line is next. #ImNotBuyingIt
— Dale Lewis Stewart Jr (@dls12799) August 9, 2021
Not impressed. Show me 20 free throws in a row, unedited. Hell, I’ll golf clap for 10 in a row.
— Jimmy Sheridan (@JimmySheridanPG) August 9, 2021
https://twitter.com/MikeKndrk/status/1424822421593415683
Saying you work with Rondo’s shooting coach isn’t a really glowing endorsement 😂
— Thomas Tj Pratt (@Silva_82) August 10, 2021
Draining unguarded shots from downtown.
I smell MVP this year and he'll lead the league in scoring and 3 point attempts.#parade
— Wbay5656 (@Wheybay) August 10, 2021
https://twitter.com/JoeSobota/status/1424859715805360128https://twitter.com/Real___Eric/status/1424818067822026752
This man can shoot just baffles me that he doesn’t do it in a real meaning game. Not sure if he realizes how much better it would make the team and harder it would be to beat the sixers if he shoots like this and makes them. Would open the lane so much more for embid. 🤦♂️
— Ricardo Concepcion (@rickyrozay215) August 9, 2021
Do it in a game, when it counts. Then and only then, will we be impressed. You’re a max contract player. Answer those calls and get your 💩 together…respectfully.
— Russell Howard, Jr. (@Russell91807679) August 10, 2021
https://twitter.com/zeromous99/status/1424840781349724160
Others agreed that even though Rondo isn’t the best shooter of all, he can help Simmons get over his mental struggles while shooting.
If Simmons can at least become a decent shooter, he will be a menace for the rest of the league. His defense, court vision, and basketball IQ are already a threat to rivals. If he can add a 3-point shot, this man will be one of the best players in the league.
The Philadelphia 76ers need him to be successful, and if Ben can get past this dire situation, the future will be bright for him and the franchise.
