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re: Is Ben Simmons Better Than Malik Monk

Posted on 3/3/15 at 12:40 pm to
Posted by Brunedog
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Posted on 3/3/15 at 12:40 pm to
Can't really compare the two but Ben Simmons can do all monk can do and he is 6'10'
Posted by MSUbulldogs03
Member since Apr 2013
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Posted on 3/3/15 at 1:11 pm to
No he can't.
Simmons can't dribble with his head up. Simmons can't shoot remotely as good as Monk either. Basically Simmons is equally as talented athlete with more size, but that is it.
Posted by memphisplaya
Member since Jan 2009
85790 posts
Posted on 3/3/15 at 1:48 pm to
Oh I hope SEC coaches believe that too. If so you're all in for one rude awakening. Simmons is an superb ball handler, and is equally strong on his right as his left.
Posted by oauron
Birmingham, AL
Member since Sep 2011
14509 posts
Posted on 3/3/15 at 1:56 pm to
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Simmons can't dribble with his head up



I mean, I get that everyone isn't super high on him, but the amount of downplaying is quite funny.
Posted by thunderbird1100
GSU Eagles fan
Member since Oct 2007
68289 posts
Posted on 3/3/15 at 2:02 pm to
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Simmons can't dribble with his head up


My guess is you haven't watched 1 video on Simmons.

Simmons has guard skills in a power forward's body. He essentially is a point forward. Leads his (very good) team in assists and has a better than 2:1 AST:TO ratio. All while dominating inside because he has elite athleticism.

And Montverde goes around the country playing the top teams from each state, so he's not playing scrubs every game.
This post was edited on 3/3/15 at 2:20 pm
Posted by Gladius Veritas
Fayetteville, Arkansas
Member since May 2012
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Posted on 3/3/15 at 2:14 pm to
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Oh I hope SEC coaches believe that too. If so you're all in for one rude awakening


Posted by Brunedog
Baton Rouge
Member since Jul 2014
6480 posts
Posted on 3/3/15 at 4:57 pm to
You haven't watched his highlights or a game of his. Monk may shoot better but that's about it
Posted by SL Tiger
Houston
Member since May 2007
2223 posts
Posted on 3/4/15 at 1:09 am to
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What does the board say?


UK has a team full of NBA lottery picks. Who do you hear the announcers talking about 90% of the time? The bigs. Why...because they have the ability to dominate a game.

If any coach in america had a choice between Simmons and Monk I'm quite sure that they would take Simmons.
Posted by Woopigsooie20
Me Scusi
Member since Mar 2010
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Posted on 3/4/15 at 1:15 am to
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but Ben Simmons can do all monk can do and he is 6'10'


Loooooool.
Posted by RANDY44
Member since Aug 2005
9572 posts
Posted on 3/5/15 at 3:52 pm to
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Oh I hope SEC coaches believe that too. If so you're all in for one rude awakening. Simmons is an superb ball handler, and is equally strong on his right as his left.

I think we can take for granted that all of the SEC coaches are aware of what the #1 recruit in the country can do memphisplaya. Don't let these porcine trollers get your dander up. Simmons would be the #1 pick in the NBA THIS year if he were able to come out according to the talking heads. He ain't sneakin' up on anybody but from what I've seen that won't matter. He will be a pre-season All SEC performer and will make good on that prediction. Likely make some All-American squads as well. One of the top ten HS players I've ever seen(in fifty-odd years of playing, coaching and observing the game). Glad we get him, even if it is only for a season.
Posted by Solo Cam
Member since Sep 2015
32624 posts
Posted on 11/19/15 at 6:22 am to
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Monk is the best HS bball player regardless of classification.
Still believe that?
Posted by pioneerbasketball
Team Bunchie
Member since Oct 2005
132208 posts
Posted on 11/19/15 at 7:21 am to
I was thinking about this thread earlier. I still stand by my posts in this thread.
Posted by thunderbird1100
GSU Eagles fan
Member since Oct 2007
68289 posts
Posted on 11/19/15 at 8:32 am to
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Simmons can't dribble with his head up


I wonder if this guy still believes that

Simmons is our primary PG and has 11 assists to 3 turnovers in his first 2 games.
Posted by BluegrassBelle
RIP Hefty Lefty - 1981-2019
Member since Nov 2010
98914 posts
Posted on 11/19/15 at 8:36 am to
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UK has a team full of NBA lottery picks. Who do you hear the announcers talking about 90% of the time? The bigs. Why...because they have the ability to dominate a game.


While we have had some quality bigs in the past you have to have quality guard play in the NCAA in order to be successful. Especially in the tournament.
Posted by lsu711
Member since Sep 2003
13027 posts
Posted on 11/19/15 at 9:36 am to
11 no-look passes though.
Posted by Tigerfan_95
Member since Jun 2014
2932 posts
Posted on 11/19/15 at 10:29 am to
You haven't watched Simmons play then
Posted by thunderbird1100
GSU Eagles fan
Member since Oct 2007
68289 posts
Posted on 11/19/15 at 10:34 am to
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He's not going to UK, Marcus won't let WWW come in and pull their tricks.





Best one in the whole thread
Posted by LMfan
Member since Aug 2014
5145 posts
Posted on 11/19/15 at 11:00 am to
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After watching both mixtapes I would take Malik Monk. Is it just me or does Ben Simmons look a bit overrated?




Well then, now that you've conducted such extensive research...
Posted by David, Larry David
Baton Rouge
Member since Dec 2011
1951 posts
Posted on 11/19/15 at 11:22 am to
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I think Simmons is an insane athlete but still kinda raw.


This is one of the worst things I have ever read on this board. Congrats man. Did you ever actually watch him in high school?

Raw compared to who? Lebron James 6 years into his professional career? At 6'10, Simmons was about as polished as a big man can be coming out of high school. Just because the guy doesn't shoot a bunch of outside shots every game doesn't mean he is raw.
Posted by David, Larry David
Baton Rouge
Member since Dec 2011
1951 posts
Posted on 11/19/15 at 11:25 am to
quote:

Simmons can't dribble with his head up. Simmons can't shoot remotely as good as Monk either. Basically Simmons is equally as talented athlete with more size, but that is it.


And then you one-upped yourself with this gem. My only theory is that Malik Monk has a catchy name, and you fell in love with it. Other than that, you must just not watch any basketball and are just trolling.
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