Tag: Ben Simmons
Skip Bayless on 76ers’ Ben Simmons struggles from free-throw line: “Painful to watch”
Philadelphia 76ers All-Star Ben Simmons has a tough series vs. the Washington Wizards so far in regard to his shooting, especially from the free-throw...
76ers’ Ben Simmons on Wizards sending him intentionally to free-throw line: “I’m not afraid”
Washington Wizards got back over the Philadelphia 76ers on Monday with Washington using a 'hack-a-Simmons' strategy to take advantage of Ben Simmons' struggles from...
Bradley Beal praises Ben Simmons prior to Wizards vs. Sixers Game 2 matchup
Bradley Beal had a tough night in Game 1 of the series against the Philadelphia 76ers, committing six turnovers. Ben Simmons guarded the Wizards'...
Doc Rivers says he ‘sees greatness’ in Ben Simmons after performance vs. Wizards
Philadelphia 76ers head coach Doc Rivers has been praising Ben Simmons all season. The DPOY candidate showcased his ability in defense on Game 1...
Ben Simmons not excited by being named finalist for Defensive Player of the Year...
The Philadelphia 76ers star Ben Simmons is considered one of the best defenders in the NBA. Recently, he received recognition for that as he...
Kenny Smith’s reasons why Ben Simmons can’t defend Russell Westbrook
The star of the Philadelphia 76ers Ben Simmons is one of the best defenders in the NBA. However, former NBA champion and current analyst...
Philadelphia 76ers clinch East’s no.1 seed after win vs. Magic
Philadelphia 76ers will have the home court advantage until at least the Eastern Conference Finals after their 122-97 win against the Orlando Magic on...
Tim Hardaway Sr.: “You got about 5-6 guys in NBA that love to pass...
NBA legend Tim Hardaway Sr. talks about the art of passing, sharing his opinions on what makes a great passer and on who some of the...
Joel Embiid on Sixers’ winning streak: “We haven’t really played good teams”
Joel Embiid was crucial against the New Orleans Pelicans Friday leading the Philadelphia 76ers to a close-fought win over the 'Zion-less' Pelicans. This win extended...
Sixers’ Doc Rivers shares thoughts on relationship between Joel Embiid and Ben Simmons
Philadelphia 76ers are in the run to win the Eastern Conference this season thanks to Joel Embiid's MVP-level season and the presence of Ben...
Sixers’ Doc Rivers on Ben Simmons’ return vs. OKC: “I thought he was great”
Doc Rivers was delighted to see Ben Simmons back in the lineup after missing four games due to a non-COVID related illness. (via Sixerswire): "I thought...
Sixers’ Ben Simmons says Joel Embiid ‘is clearly the MVP’
Philadelphia 76ers remained at the top of the Eastern Conference thanks to another stellar performance of Joel Embiid. The big man from Cameroon put...
Ben Simmons: “We’re going for the past champs, the Lakers”
This season, the Philadelphia 76ers have emerged as one of the top two teams in the Eastern Conference and the entire league. After being...
Ben Simmons on Rudy Gobert’s DPOY award case: “He’s not guarding one through five”
Ben Simmons has been excellent so far being in the race for the Defensive Player of the Year award this season. The Sixers' star...
Doc Rivers says Ben Simmons is a ‘lock for DPOY’
Doc Rivers had high praise for Ben Simmons recently, suggesting that the All-Star forward has the Defensive Player of the Year award locked up. During...
