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Video: Ben Simmons Dominates an Empty Gym
By Kyle Scott
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Joining the likes of Joel Embiid, Ben Simmons, Joel Embiid some more, also Ben Simmons, and Markelle Fultz, Ben Simmons cracked the pantheon of EMPTY GYM SUPERHEROES as he mashed nine straight threes at UNLV yesterday.
Real talk: I actually put some stock in this. The upshot of missing full seasons with a lower-body injury is that you’re forced to basically just shoot jumpers. Joel Embiid came back after two years and immediately started hitting threes despite being a center and having never played professional basketball. Besides, Simmons’ jumper has never looked that awful. His form is good, it seems to have sped up, and he’s 6’11 and will be able to shoot over any guards defending him. Just being able to make open shots will keep the defense honest and open up that many more lanes for the Sixers. I’m ALL IN on Simmons empty gym highlights.
Kyle Scott is the founder and editor of CrossingBroad.com. He has written for CBS Philly and Philly Voice, and been a panelist or contributor on NBC Sports Philly, FOX 29 and SNY TV, as well as a recurring guest on 97.5 The Fanatic, 94 WIP, 106.7 The Fan and other stations. He has more than 10 years experience running digital media properties and in online advertising and marketing.