What’s the deal with Sims?

[moocow007]

They actually published an interesting stat. Sims currently leads the NBA in terms of lowest FG% at the rim when he's guarding that player. It's at 33%. The next closest is over 40%. Sure it's only in about 13-14 minutes a game but for a role player that's pretty good.

Overall I think Sims problem is that he needs to be more of a junkyard dog. He's still too hesitant and too nice. With his physical tools and size he should be like Danny Fortson type in terms of mentality and physicality. Older folks will remember Fortson. He was consistently rated as the guy that players least wanted to go body up against cause he was just a nasty physical dude that didn't back down and didn't take **** from nobody. Same with a guy like Isaiah Stewart.

To which, from the way back machine...

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Fortson wasn't the most skilled player but he was the toughest...a dirty dog.

Totally forgot about Fortson. Dude was a rebounding machine in one of them Live games.

Lol yeah I think I remember playing it.

[Fat Kat]

I think Hukporti has a higher ceiling, and I don’t think we’d lose much giving him the 15 minutes per game Sims is getting.

[moocow007]

They actually published an interesting stat. Sims currently leads the NBA in terms of lowest FG% at the rim when he's guarding that player. It's at 33%. The next closest is over 40%. Sure it's only in about 13-14 minutes a game but for a role player that's pretty good.

Overall I think Sims problem is that he needs to be more of a junkyard dog. He's still too hesitant and too nice. With his physical tools and size he should be like Danny Fortson type in terms of mentality and physicality. Older folks will remember Fortson. He was consistently rated as the guy that players least wanted to go body up against cause he was just a nasty physical dude that didn't back down and didn't take **** from nobody. Same with a guy like Isaiah Stewart.

To which, from the way back machine...

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Fortson wasn't the most skilled player but he was the toughest...a dirty dog.

'Older folks will remember Fortson'

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That’s Wingo subbing in btw. Wingo remembers Fortson.

[Fat Kat]

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[BadNewsBarnes]

The deal is this...the guy has hops and can block shots...but he can't shoot and can't deny...

[NoLayupRule]

ive never seen a man less inclined to score than Sims

he can catch the ball 2 feet from the basket and hes throwing it out

[moocow007]

Since we’re down on Sims here’s a look at a guy that I think very few people know about that has similar type tools but that actually may have quite a bit more bite to his game.

Yanic Konan Niederhauser - 7’ 250lb freak with a 7’7” wingspan, RB thighs, that moves like a wing and has shown ability to shoot from deep. Just transferred to Penn State for this season. Those baseline drive to reverse layups. He's listed by Penn as a PF on account of his athleticism and agility. Honestly he looks bigger than 250lbs.





https://www.tiktok.com/@cbbonfox/video/7443579775077092654



You heard it here first. This guy will skyrocket up the draft once he declares.

[HopelessKnick]

I really don't get the Sims situation. I understand that he is somewhat solid on defense, but even for a third stringer I feel he brings way too little to the table. Absolutely zero offensive skills. We are getting by as it is early in the season and not every game is really that important, but his complete lack of improvement make him a very questionable third option in the frontcourt.

I personally would much rather look around and find a 3rd stringer that brings more to the table.

[Fat Kat]

The deal is this...the guy has hops and can block shots...but he can't shoot and can't deny...

“Volleyball player”

[NoStatsGuy]

classic case of looking decent on the combine sheet but just less talent compared to the rest of the league.

he has the physical tools to succeed but just not high enough bball iq and inferiour talent. i dont know how someone that plays basketball all his life has such bad hand eye coordination. i hope he finds his spot in the league in some way. but right now, he wouldnt play a second in my rotiation, unless every big is hurt. id play huk over him, because he has a way higher bball iq and can execute stuff on the court. with sims its about learning the game and with huk its about getting comfortable on the level, he has the fundamentals down.

[Besart19]

They actually published an interesting stat. Sims currently leads the NBA in terms of lowest FG% at the rim when he's guarding that player. It's at 33%. The next closest is over 40%. Sure it's only in about 13-14 minutes a game but for a role player that's pretty good.

Overall I think Sims problem is that he needs to be more of a junkyard dog. He's still too hesitant and too nice. With his physical tools and size he should be like Danny Fortson type in terms of mentality and physicality. Older folks will remember Fortson. He was consistently rated as the guy that players least wanted to go body up against cause he was just a nasty physical dude that didn't back down and didn't take **** from nobody. Same with a guy like Isaiah Stewart.

To which, from the way back machine...

Watch on YouTube

Fortson wasn't the most skilled player but he was the toughest...a dirty dog.

Totally forgot about Fortson. Dude was a rebounding machine in one of them Live games.

Lol yeah I think I remember playing it.

thats also because most of the bench players suck… in todays league where only the starters get paid (MJ had seasons with 3M per) the reserves are as awful as they could be, plus at center the situation is way worse… no more Hakeems, Shaqs, Ewings, Admirals and Malones

[ctorres]

Sims

"Good kid, can't play"

That quote on Landry Fields is forever etched in my brain

[HopelessKnick]

classic case of looking decent on the combine sheet but just less talent compared to the rest of the league.

he has the physical tools to succeed but just not high enough bball iq and inferiour talent. i dont know how someone that plays basketball all his life has such bad hand eye coordination. i hope he finds his spot in the league in some way. but right now, he wouldnt play a second in my rotiation, unless every big is hurt. id play huk over him, because he has a way higher bball iq and can execute stuff on the court. with sims its about learning the game and with huk its about getting comfortable on the level, he has the fundamentals down.

I actually think almost all NBA players do have solid hand eye coordination---if you watch players at shoot around or pregame, they all seem to be able to execute many skills, shooting at a very high level. I think one of the biggest and most underappreciated differences is the ability to execute motor skills in high pressure environments. Some player motor movements remain fluid and smooth but for other they become like erratic, out of rhythm and tense which results in a lot of bricks, little confidence and zero aggression on offense.

Look at Jokic: He may be among the worst in the NBA in terms of speed, explosiveness and run-and-jump athleticsm, but he must be among the most talented among keepin soft hands, fluid and smooth motions under intense pressure. That's a talent or skill also, although many don't appreciate it always.