In the least shocking development of the 21st century, Ben Simmons is a hesitant shooter with no real desire to launch 3s. He posted workout videos over the summer — yes, I know, those are normally definitive proof of improvement — but for now, his jumper remains a no-show.
Some fans are panicking. How can Simmons, now entering his third season, carry the Philadelphia 76ers to a title without expanding his game? Doesn’t he need a jumper? The answer isn’t so black and white. There’s a lot of grey area when it comes to The Peacemaker.