There’s something about a crisp, on-target, well-timed pass of the basketball that is intensely satisfying. On a personal level, the cleanest pass of the evening’s highlight reel is almost always more of a delight than the most thunderous posterization or the deepest of buzzer beaters. Whether flashy or fundamentally sound, the basketball assist reigns supreme in categories concerning aesthetics.
Ben Simmons’ passing is both flashy and fundamentally sound. More importantly, his passing often leads to points. Simmons’ rookie season proved as much, as he finished tied for fourth in the NBA in assists per game (8.2). Whether by the eye or by the numbers, Ben’s ability to quarterback on the basketball court is evident.