There’s a common misconception out there that Philadelphia 76ers point guard Ben Simmons did not get better offensively from his rookie year to his sophomore year. That’s simply not true. He got to the foul line more and shot a better percentage when he got there. He increased his true shooting percentage from 55.7 percent to 58.2 percent. He became more efficient.
However, the 23-year-old All-Star can get even better this season. And yes, an obvious category is being ignored here. It is well documented that he can improve his shooting. He can begin attempting threes and mid-range shots, and that will open up the floor for the rest of his game.