Over the first three seasons of his career, Philadelphia 76ers point guard Ben Simmons has proven to be a special player. He’s a 6-foot-10 playmaker that’s super quick, while also being an elite rebounder and defender. Nobody can deny the unique skill set that Simmons’ possession makes him a top-25 player in the NBA, but he’s lacking a key attribute that stops him from being an elite player.
Whether you call it the “It” factor or having a “killer instinct” on offense, it means the same thing. It’s a way to describe a player that wants the ball in tight situations and is willing to carry the load scoring when their team needs the ball.