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ESPN predicts Ben Simmons "won't live up to the hype"
Posted on 4/8/15 at 11:41 am
Posted on 4/8/15 at 11:41 am
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"7. Ben Simmons won't live up to the hype: Simmons is a great prep player. He's the No. 1 high school player in America for a reason. The 6-foot-9 forward could be the No. 1 pick in the 2016 NBA draft. He has the tools to be an immediate threat at this level. Just one problem: He has a coach who doesn't have a knack for developing talent. Jarell Martin and Jordan Mickey didn't make the strides that most anticipated when the two NBA prospects returned for the 2014-15 season. Simmons will have the ball in his hands a lot next season. But will Johnny Jones and his staff mold him into the superstar that he's expected to be? There are no guarantees of that."
"7. Ben Simmons won't live up to the hype: Simmons is a great prep player. He's the No. 1 high school player in America for a reason. The 6-foot-9 forward could be the No. 1 pick in the 2016 NBA draft. He has the tools to be an immediate threat at this level. Just one problem: He has a coach who doesn't have a knack for developing talent. Jarell Martin and Jordan Mickey didn't make the strides that most anticipated when the two NBA prospects returned for the 2014-15 season. Simmons will have the ball in his hands a lot next season. But will Johnny Jones and his staff mold him into the superstar that he's expected to be? There are no guarantees of that."
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Posted on 4/8/15 at 11:42 am to PhillyFan1994
Dayum
Posted on 4/8/15 at 11:43 am to PhillyFan1994
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Just one problem: He has a coach who doesn't have a knack for developing talent.
LOL truth hurts. Stings the nostrils.
This post was edited on 4/8/15 at 11:49 am
Posted on 4/8/15 at 11:44 am to PhillyFan1994
Espn hates johnny jones
Posted on 4/8/15 at 11:44 am to PhillyFan1994
Yea, cause Jarell didn't make a huge jump from year 1 to year 2.
This clown here.
This clown here.
Posted on 4/8/15 at 11:46 am to PhillyFan1994
IF that is not recruiting against LSU than wtf is it.
Total BS from that place as usual.
Total BS from that place as usual.
Posted on 4/8/15 at 11:48 am to PhillyFan1994
Well they do have a point.....
Posted on 4/8/15 at 11:48 am to PhillyFan1994
I think he'll be a 15/8/4 player. Is that considered living up to the hype?
I don't see him winning the Naismith or anything
I don't see him winning the Naismith or anything
This post was edited on 4/8/15 at 11:50 am
Posted on 4/8/15 at 11:48 am to PhillyFan1994
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Jarell Martin and Jordan Mickey didn't make the strides that most anticipated when the two NBA prospects returned for the 2014-15 season.
False
Posted on 4/8/15 at 12:01 pm to PhillyFan1994
He writer of that article would get a PM from admins instructing him to quit bashing the basketball coach. There is no place on this site for that type of criticism.
Posted on 4/8/15 at 12:05 pm to PhillyFan1994
You've got to love how ESPN conveniently ignores the fact every recruit Jones has signed has developed at LSU, and he clearly developed raw talent at UNT.
What about Cal not developing the Harrison twins to one and done's?
What about Cal not developing the Harrison twins to one and done's?
Posted on 4/8/15 at 12:12 pm to PhillyFan1994
Johnny's got a lot to prove this year, no question. But Simmons is going to wreck.
Posted on 4/8/15 at 12:12 pm to PhillyFan1994
Now this article will be used as ammo by the JJ haters and the same people who denounce ESPN just because this once it helps their claim.
Posted on 4/8/15 at 12:19 pm to PhillyFan1994
he likely wont live up to the hype, but it wont be coach jones' fault.
it's the people that have too high of expectations.
freshman are volatile, even the best ones.
it's the people that have too high of expectations.
freshman are volatile, even the best ones.
Posted on 4/8/15 at 12:20 pm to PhillyFan1994
What kind of fricktard puts something like this in print about a kid that is still in high school?
Posted on 4/8/15 at 12:27 pm to PhillyFan1994
This is just an out right lie. I now this is kind of a joke on here but ESPN has it out for Johnny Jones for some reason. You can complain about Johnny X and O but player development is not a problem here.
Just look at this year team Martin and Mickey both made major improvements, and Tim made the biggest jump. I find it funny how every time ESPN writes a hate article about LSU they leave him out. Shoot Johnny even develop Tuba into a serviceable player.
Just look at this year team Martin and Mickey both made major improvements, and Tim made the biggest jump. I find it funny how every time ESPN writes a hate article about LSU they leave him out. Shoot Johnny even develop Tuba into a serviceable player.
Posted on 4/8/15 at 12:28 pm to PhillyFan1994
He is being hyped up quite a bit. It may be impossible for him to live up to it.
Posted on 4/8/15 at 12:33 pm to PhillyFan1994
... truth .. sorry ... 
Posted on 4/8/15 at 12:33 pm to PhillyFan1994
wow
Posted on 4/8/15 at 12:45 pm to PhillyFan1994
quote:
Just one problem: He has a coach who doesn't have a knack for developing talent.
Pumpers gonna be madd
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