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Philadelphia 76ers: Ben Simmons must again ratchet up aggressiveness on offense

In watching the Philadelphia 76ers last year, it was clear: when Ben Simmons is aggressive, the Sixers are a much better team. Some games, he would come out attacking. He’d push the ball in transition, get into the paint, kick the ball out to open shooters or attempt shots close to the rim. Other games, he wouldn’t make a point of asserting himself in the first quarter; he’d get the Sixers into their offense utilizing dribble handoffs to J.J. Redick or organizing Joel Embiid post-ups.

Simmons’ passivity wasn’t always to the detriment of the team, but the general rule stood: Ben Simmons should impose his will.