re: Best NBA comparison for Simmons: Antetokounmpo?

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what scary is Ben is a more explosive athlete.

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See I think Giannis is a more explosive athlete, while Simmons is smoother and more physical. Plus, Simmons basketball IQ is ahead of Giannis so the game comes slower to him.

But yeah I think it's a solid comparison. But I do think Giannis plays more like a perimeter player than Simmons does, at this point at least. They are both very good in open court and have rare handles and vision / passing ability for guys their size. But Giannis looks more natural / comfortable on the perimeter in a half court offense while Simmons looks more comfortable at the high post or the block in a had court offense. But skill set wise, they are pretty similar.

By the way... Have you seen Giannis stats lately? 4 triple doubles in the last 11 games and averaging 19.3ppg, 9rebs, and 6.7assists while shooting almost 50% from the field in his last 20 games. And he just turned 21 in December. Kids gonna be so good in the future.