The Brooklyn Nets haven’t gotten off to one of the best begin of the season, which isn’t a lot of a shock.
Their roster doesn’t have that a lot expertise, and their first-year coach is simply taking his first steps with the group.
Nevertheless, there’s one participant who might considerably elevate their ceiling.
Ben Simmons has the expertise to be one of the disruptive two-way gamers within the league, but his aggressiveness—or lack thereof—has all the time been a regarding concern, and extra so these days.
That’s why Jordi Fernandez desires to observe him play extra aggressively.
Following their loss to the Detroit Pistons, the coach talked about how he desires Simmons to shoot the ball extra usually (by way of Erik Slater):
“I want him to shoot more. My goal for him is 10 [shots per game]. He’s gotta find a way to get there. He hasn’t gotten there, but I know he can,” he stated. “Those attempts need to go up… He’s more than capable.”
Jordi Fernandez on Ben Simmons trying 4 pictures in 25 minutes immediately:
“I want him to shoot more. My goal for him is 10 [shots per game]. He’s gotta find a way to get there. He hasn’t gotten there, but I know he can… Those attempts need to go up… He’s more than capable.” pic.twitter.com/CySkC5PU80
Simmons’ capturing woes have haunted him for his total profession, however extra since that notorious recreation vs. the Atlanta Hawks when he was nonetheless a member of the Philadelphia 76ers.
He’s by no means been an awesome shooter per sé, however he’s a bodily specimen with a powerful body and privileged athleticism who might dominate as a cutter or within the dunker spot.
His court docket imaginative and prescient and passing are nice, and his pass-first mentality and love for setting his teammates up are nice, however you’ll be able to’t be on the court docket within the NBA and never even have a look at the rim.
Simmons continues to be younger, and he could possibly be top-of-the-line gamers within the recreation, however he wants to realize his confidence again.
