After losing to the Philadelphia 76ers, the Charlotte Hornets‘ playoff chances dropped from 27% to just 20%. (FiveThirtyEight.com) In this edition of Buzz City Beat, we look at Steve Clifford comparing Ben Simmons to LeBron James, Treveon Graham‘s continued growth and the Greensboro Swarm’s loss to the Sioux Falls Skyforce.
Steve Clifford praises Ben Simmons (SLAMOnline.com)
Sixers point guard Ben Simmons put up 15 points, 8 rebounds, and 7 assists in a 110-99 win over Charlotte on Friday. Before the game, Hornets coach Steve Clifford compared the 21-year-old, who has lit up the League in his “rookie” season, to a young LeBron James.