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How Doc Rivers can use his Blake Griffin tactics with Ben Simmons and the Sixers

Doc Rivers is officially the new head coach of the Philadelphia 76ers, and the time to look at how he can ultimately make a difference in Philly is here. One specific area where Rivers can make a mark on the Sixers is by how he uses Ben Simmons, and potentially develops his offensive game.

If Rivers can encourage Simmons to start shooting more jumpers, there’s no doubt it will be valuable to both Simmons’ development and the Sixers’ long-term ceiling. But in Rivers’ introductory press conference, he said that he isn’t overly concerned with Simmons’ shooting, or what position he’s labelled as.