Chapter 122: Ben Simmons

Less than two weeks into the regular season, the NBA's official first-week rookie list topped the list, with an average of 20 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists per game, far ahead of other rookies in the same class. Pen ~ fun ~ pavilion www.biquge.info

The 76ers also because of Ben Simmons, Okafor and Embiid's outstanding performance, swept away last season's decadence and malaise, achieved a 3-3 record, and even defeated a strong opponent like the Raptors, which is really impressive, and the 76ers management also changed their posture and said that the 76ers' goal this season is to enter the playoffs.

Talented players can make qualitative changes in the team in the shortest possible time, which is obvious to all, saying that there is Durant in the near future, and James, Duncan and Iverson in the distance, Ben Simmons' highlight performance has made the 76ers management vaguely see the next Allen Iverson.

However, even the best talent will have to go through the test at the beginning of the league, and even there will be a long period of pain, just like rookie players will inevitably hit the rookie wall, Ben Simmons will not be immune, because his opponent will be the Eastern Conference leader New York Knicks.

After the victory over the Jazz, the Knicks had a two-day break, and on the following third night, November 10, the Knicks hosted a matchup with the 76ers at home.

In fact, it is not a matchup at all, although the 76ers are young and talented, but compared with the Knicks, the strength is no longer a level at all, and most of the media is only concerned about whether Ben Simmons will continue his eye-catching performance since the season when facing a really strong team.

“no。”

In the Knicks' locker room, Wang Zhuo's answer was "no".

All the players were surprised, because the players knew that Wang Zhuo was the only one who said that Wang Zhuo had said that the Knicks' home court had changed from a mecca for stars to a grave for records, and it was clear that Ben Simmons was naïve to prove that he had superstar potential in Madison, or that he was in the wrong place.

Ben Simmons was dubbed "James Jr" at the beginning of the draft because he had James-like all-round skills, superb ball intelligence, and was able to play any position on the court in college, simply put, from the No. 1 to the No. 5 position.

"Maddison is a basketball mecca and I'm honored to be on this court, and the Knicks are a great team and the quality they've shown this season is awe-inspiring."

Ben Simmons not only has a superb ball IQ, but also a high emotional intelligence, although in his heart, he hopes to be on par with Jordan, Kobe, James and other predecessors, and play a wonderful solo show in Madison, but when facing the media, he shows humility and hard work.

After the start of the game, Ben Simmons showed a super desire to attack, first shook Porzingis, hit a shot on the board, and then outside the three-point line, another cold-blooded flying knife, hit the target again, and the opening 5 points also proved to the outside world that the title of champion is not in vain.

Just when Ben Simmons naively thought it was another feast, a basin of ice water poured down and poured it on his heart.

Porzingis' defense, Anthony's co-defense, Noah's supplemental defense, and the team's change of defense, the Knicks' defense instantly became watertight.

Ben Simmons has good offense and passing, the only drawback is that he is prone to mistakes, and in the face of the Knicks' suffocating defense, Ben Simmons instantly became a little overwhelmed, and various low-level mistakes began to appear on the passing end.

The Knicks seized the opportunity, frequently instigated fast attacks, quickly overtook the score, and even further widened the point difference, and the 76ers' inexperience was infinitely magnified.

Wang Zhuo's tactical strategy has always been to attack its weaknesses, the snake plays seven inches, the 76ers are talented, the disadvantage is inexperience, especially in the era of heavy offense and light defense, suddenly faced with Van Gundy-style pressing defense, completely lost, and there are no experienced players to act as the backbone to stand up for the team to stabilize the situation.

In the third quarter of the game, the Knicks had expanded the difference to 20 points, and the most important thing was that the 76ers only scored 50 points after three quarters.

Ben Simmons scored five straight points in the first quarter, scored only two points from the free throw line in the full half an hour, and also delivered five eye-catching turnovers, which undoubtedly formed a stark contrast to the previous dazzling games, which also made Ben Simmons understand how difficult it is to score points at Madison.

Only half of the fourth quarter was played, and the score difference on the court had come to 30 points, and the game entered garbage time early.

76ers head coach Brett Brown couldn't bear Ben Simmons to leave with embarrassing stats, and continued to send Ben Simmons to play in garbage time, and in the end, relying on the scoring in garbage time, Ben Simmons' score was difficult to freeze at 15 points.

"Play hard, and the future could be yours."

In fact, Wang Zhuo still admires Ben Simmons' talent and skills, but genius needs to be beaten, otherwise, with the halo of the champion and enjoying the praise of the media, the genius will also lose himself.

"Thank you."

After the worst defeat since entering the league, Ben Simmons finally lowered his proud and invincible head and sincerely thanked Wang Zhuo for his admonition and encouragement.

After the Knicks sent away the 76ers, the winning streak has reached 7 games, and since the start of the season, they have not tasted defeat.

"Championship, Championship, Championship......"

Buoyed by the victory, the Knicks' players formed a circle in the locker room after the game, shouting out in unison the ultimate goal of the season.

However, Wang Zhuo did not forget to be prepared for danger in times of peace, there is a threat from the defending champion Cavaliers in the east, and there is an invincible lineup of the Warriors in the west, so it is a bit too early to talk about the championship.

Not only that, but some young teams with unlimited potential and talent are also polishing, such as the 76ers and the Timberwolves, who may one day soar and become a blockbuster, as well as some old teams that are ready to go.

What Wang Zhuo has to do is to calm down, play game after game, and defeat one opponent after another.