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The criticism towards Philadelphia 76ers stud Ben Simmons about his shooting is only getting louder as the playoffs get closer. One anonymous executive from the Western Conference did not hold back when talking about the 22-year-old's shooting problems:
“Simmons doesn't shoot,” one West executive said, via Tim Bontemps of ESPN. “If you're a championship-caliber team, non-shooters can't be on the floor.”
Simmons has been called out on his lack of shooting ability on countless occasions, and this is just one of the latest tirades against the 6-foot-10 star.
Sixers supporters will likely want to take more of a glass half full kind of approach here, and see this as the world taking notice of Simmons' unquestionable talent. Sure, he does need to work on his shooting, but in truth, the critics would not be making this much noise if the Australian's impact on the league had not been as significant as it is.
Moreover, Simmons has proven that he is a natural talent, and his willingness to learn and develop will play a huge role in his progression. He is no fool, and he completely understands his shortcomings, and this weakness is something that he will continue to work on tirelessly.
The important takeaway here is that the league has recognized Philadelphia as a legitimate championship contender. Simmons has been simply outstanding in his sophomore season, and he will have his part to play as the Sixers look to live up to all the hype surrounding their star-studded team.
