LSU freshman Ben Simmons is considered to be the favorite to hear his name called first in the 2016 NBA Draft. It’s not a runaway, though, as Duke’s Brandon Ingram has made a real case as an alternative choice.
The primary concern with Simmons is his poor outside shooting, which could present some real challenges in the modern NBA. However, LSU head coach Johnny Jones recently appeared on 97.5 The Fanatic in Philadelphia to argue that Simmons didn’t avoid outside shots because he is bad at them, but instead was simply making smart basketball plays:
Where’s the proof?