Is Ben Simmons' shooting struggle harming the Brooklyn Nets' championship hopes? Nets coach offers unique insight

Published On : 2024-11-21T01:36:49+0530 [ IST ] | Author : Mayur_Tembhare
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The Brooklyn Nets secured a thrilling 116-115 victory over the Charlotte Hornets on Tuesday night with Ben Simmons playing a key role in the win. While his overall performance was a positive sign for the Nets

During the third quarter Simmons had two notable altercations with Hornets forward Brandon Miller Brandon Miller culminating in a shoving match that led to both players receiving technical fouls.

Despite his solid all-around performance Simmons' shooting issues remain a concern. On the season he has only made 30 field goals in total, committed 32 turnovers and has been called for 34 fouls. However the most striking statistic is his lack of free-throw attempts. In 269 minutes played this season Simmons has taken just four free

When asked about Simmons’ lack of free-throw attempts after the game Nets head coach Jordi Fernandez offered a supportive response downplaying the issue while focusing on the positives.

Coach Fernandez said he is not concerned about Ben Simmons’ free-throw numbers at this point. “I want him to be aggressive and attempt more shots. So that's my goal right now, to get him to get his attempts to go up but I'm not worried about the free-throws.

The coach's perspective underscores the Nets belief in Simmons' playmaking ability which contributes to the team's fast-paced style of play. While Simmons may not be getting to the free-throw line as often as one might expect for a player of his size and

The ongoing issue with Simmons' shooting, especially his hesitance to take shots outside the paint, continues to be a reminder of his untapped potential. The 6’10” point guard has been praised for his vision and ability to make plays but the lack of perimeter scoring remains a limitation that could

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While Ben Simmons had a stellar game in the Nets' victory over the Hornets, questions remain about his free-throw attempts and shooting range. Coach Jordi Fernandez's comments demonstrate a great belief in Simmons' ability and growth potential but it's evident that the Nets need to see more of the former All-Star

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