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10 Players to Watch at Utah Jazz Summer League

By David Brinkerhoff

Jul 14, 2015; Las Vegas, NV, USA; New York Knicks and Philadelphia 76ers players run across center court during an NBA Summer League game at Thomas & Mack Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports
Jul 14, 2015; Las Vegas, NV, USA; New York Knicks and Philadelphia 76ers players run across center court during an NBA Summer League game at Thomas & Mack Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports /
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1. Ben Simmons – Philadelphia 76ers

Drafted: 1st pick in 2016 Draft

Last season stats: 19.2 points, 11.8 rebounds, 4.8 assists, 2.0 steals per game on 56% shooting at Louisiana State University

Mar 5, 2016; Lexington, KY, USA; LSU Tigers forward Ben Simmons (25) dribbles the ball against the Kentucky Wildcats in the second half at Rupp Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark Zerof-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 5, 2016; Lexington, KY, USA; LSU Tigers forward Ben Simmons (25) dribbles the ball against the Kentucky Wildcats in the second half at Rupp Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark Zerof-USA TODAY Sports /

Who else would be number one? Who would you be more excited to see than the guy that has already drawn comparisons to Magic Johnson and LeBron James? Simmons is a point forward who has showcased phenomenal court vision and play making ability from someone who’s 6’10” with a seven-foot wingspan.

The knock on Simmons’ game is that he doesn’t shoot well from outside of the paint. He only made one three-pointer last year, but he only attempted three shots from downtown. Many have suggested that Simmons is afraid to take outside shots. Look for Simmons to be aggressive and take a fair amount of jump shots this week.

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The kid is talented and is going to have a great career. Many have already said that he has made all the years that Philadelphia has tanked worth it and he hasn’t even played in a game yet. Simmons will look to make the 76ers contenders again and his career will start right here at the Utah Jazz Summer League.

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