re: Ben Simmons interview after SC loss: "I don't think anyone's better than me"

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you really want to compare that talent on UK to this team?

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That talent on UK is also why Davis' numbers weren't higher than they were.

The fact that Ben plays on a mediocre team that can't even beat some bad teams will help him get more stats.

Davis in his freshmen year:
32 mpg
8.4 shots per game
62.3% FG
5.1 free throw attempts per game
Was a significantly better defender (6.1 blocks/steals)
Assist:TO = 1.3

Simmons:
34.5 mpg
12 shots per game
57.1% FG
8.2 Freethrows per game
Not near the defender (2.8 blocks/steals)
Assist:TO = 1.7

SO in reality, Simmons is taking:
~50% more shots
~75% more free throws


So in other words, Davis is punished for actually having teammates and coaches worth a damn.