Philadelphia 76ers point guard Ben Simmons is everything an organization wants in a leader. He has excellent court vision, a knack for always finding the ball, a deep knowledge for the game, fantastic ball handling, and can drive to the hoop at will. So what's missing? Head coach Brett Brown loves Simmons and admires his star point guard wholeheartedly. However, there is one thing Brown wants more of from Simmons…

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While Brown stresses Simmons has earned the right to make every decision he has made and will make on the court. The Philly coach showcases complete trust in the reigning 2017 Rookie of the Year. Brown knows that when Simmons is ready to start taking more jumpers, he will when he's comfortable doing so.

The 76ers are not off to an ideal start since both Simmons and Joel Embiid have avoided any serious injuries so far. Both players are fantastic and that is the key to Philadelphia's success this season. If Simmons can develop a successful jumper he will undoubtedly become one of the more feared offensive players in the league.

Simmons court vision and ability to find his teammates for open shots has truly been what sets him apart aside from the fact that he is a 6'10” point guard. Simmons has averaged 15.6 points, 8.3 rebounds, 8.1 assists, and 1.7 steals since debuting last season. The former 1st overall pick had 38 double-doubles and 12 triple-doubles in his rookie season.

Once Simmons gets more comfortable taking jump shots, the 76ers offense will be an incredible force in the Eastern Conference.