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[crazy_me_87]

Ben Simmons looks like Bobo Diaw with more scoring power.

so basically take Diaws best season 13/6/6 and assume that could be Simmons career average

with 4-5 18ppg seasons and propably some All Star selections

would agree with that... but i look at this at his floor.

[skiz2]

Anyone seen a lot of Skal Labbissiere? (Sorry If I spelled his name wrong). From highlights this kid looks Anthony Davis lite. Anyone actually seen him play in person that can chime in? He is a freaky athlete at the least.

[Cammo101]

Also whats your guys opinion of Ben Simmons

some sites have him as T-Mac talent others say he will be nothing more than a role player

i like what i see from him.. he passes the Eye test.. but its hard to get real info

I don't think he has the top level athleticism to be a superstar, but he has an amazing feel for the game and will be much more than a role player.

[ManualRam]

Anyone seen a lot of Skal Labbissiere? (Sorry If I spelled his name wrong). From highlights this kid looks Anthony Davis lite. Anyone actually seen him play in person that can chime in? He is a freaky athlete at the least.

i haven't seen a whole lot of him. he was hidden on the aau circuit. didn't see any of his HS games either, but from the little camp/tourney footage i've seen i saw a lot of promise. very good coordination and spring. runs the floor like a SF and has a nice jumper, touch and range. drawbacks are his skinny build (narrow shoulders) and his length is just ok.
i don't think he's another AD, but he's more than a channing frye which was my previous misconception. the problem with him is that we probably won't be able to evaluate him until he's a pro.

[EricAnderson]

Also whats your guys opinion of Ben Simmons

some sites have him as T-Mac talent others say he will be nothing more than a role player

i like what i see from him.. he passes the Eye test.. but its hard to get real info

I don't think he has the top level athleticism to be a superstar, but he has an amazing feel for the game and will be much more than a role player.

He's not a freakish athlete but he doesn't seem to be struggling in that area either..

[Cammo101]

Also whats your guys opinion of Ben Simmons

some sites have him as T-Mac talent others say he will be nothing more than a role player

i like what i see from him.. he passes the Eye test.. but its hard to get real info

I don't think he has the top level athleticism to be a superstar, but he has an amazing feel for the game and will be much more than a role player.

He's not a freakish athlete but he doesn't seem to be struggling in that area either..

He's a really good athlete and will play a good long time in the NBA. But, lots of so called high school superstars can't translate that the NBA. A guy like OJ Mayo is a perfect example of that.

[EricAnderson]

My cousins a scout hes in philly right now I think watching players.just texted me that Naz Reid from 2018 is a beast

[EricAnderson]

I don't think he has the top level athleticism to be a superstar, but he has an amazing feel for the game and will be much more than a role player.

He's not a freakish athlete but he doesn't seem to be struggling in that area either..

He's a really good athlete and will play a good long time in the NBA. But, lots of so called high school superstars can't translate that the NBA. A guy like OJ Mayo is a perfect example of that.

I haven't seen him in person but watching a lot of videos It looks like he's a better athlete then Mayo..I could be wrong but that's what it looks like to me

[RSCD3_]

My cousins a scout hes in philly right now I think watching players.just texted me that Naz Reid from 2018 is a beast

Clips?


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[EricAnderson]

My cousins a scout hes in philly right now I think watching players.just texted me that Naz Reid from 2018 is a beast

Clips?


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http://youtu.be/AKZ48dIzJ-s


http://youtu.be/SNEJhJIVKpA

[RSCD3_]

My cousins a scout hes in philly right now I think watching players.just texted me that Naz Reid from 2018 is a beast

Clips?


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http://youtu.be/AKZ48dIzJ-s


http://youtu.be/SNEJhJIVKpA

He doesn't impress me much as an athlete that much but he has a lot of time to develop muscles

Spoiler:

( both strength wise and for explosiveness.)

I mean LeBron first dunked in 8th grade and 4 years later he has a 44 inch vertical.


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[B-Ball Freak]

Clips?


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http://youtu.be/AKZ48dIzJ-s


http://youtu.be/SNEJhJIVKpA

He doesn't impress me much as an athlete that much but he has a lot of time to develop muscles

Spoiler:

( both strength wise and for explosiveness.)

I mean LeBron first dunked in 8th grade and 4 years later he has a 44 inch vertical.


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Well 99% of athletes will absolutely look mediocre when being compared to Lebron.

[RSCD3_]

http://youtu.be/AKZ48dIzJ-s


http://youtu.be/SNEJhJIVKpA

He doesn't impress me much as an athlete that much but he has a lot of time to develop muscles

Spoiler:

( both strength wise and for explosiveness.)

I mean LeBron first dunked in 8th grade and 4 years later he has a 44 inch vertical.


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Well 99% of athletes will absolutely look mediocre when being compared to Lebron.

I mean in general his athleticsm don't impress me much and besides what I saw on those videos it was mostly clips of his athleticism.

Is the guy a knockdown shooter, or great ball handler, does he have phenomenal court vision for his position. He very well may have but since I'm not following him closely I can't just assume he has these tools

Now normally not having any of these wouldn't be too bad but this threw is talking about the next big thing IE a LeBron - Durant - Davis character.

Now maybe he develops physically a lot more and refines his game ( which is possible and definitely probable ( the guy is 15 )) but until then I don't see superstar potential


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[B-Ball Freak]

I think it is way too early to judge if he has or doesn't have superstal potential...he is what? 14-15? But his height + coordination alone at such a young age is definitely intriguing.