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Re: Ben Simmons reportedly grows, may reach 7'0"
« Reply #15 on: April 09, 2017, 02:28:17 PM »

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The claim came via former Sixers player World B. Free and WIP-FM beat reporter Jon Johnson. Free mentioned it during the 76ers broadcast of a game against Cleveland last week.

“It seems like Ben Simmons grew about another two inches since he’s been here,” Free said.

“I told him that the other day, I said, ‘Ben, you look like you’ve grown another two inches since you’ve been here’.

“His arms are long, he’s lean, he’s in shape. When I watched him in practice — just in practice — he’s like a baby Magic Johnson. He’s practiced with LeBron — he worked out with LeBron — so LeBron’s probably going to beat him up and make him strong.”

Johnson apparently followed up the claim with Simmons himself and predicted he could be above the mark for rookie season Take 2.

Okay...I think we see the umm, "Connection" as to why he's grown physically.
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some reports out that simmons is a 7footer
« Reply #16 on: April 09, 2017, 02:43:14 PM »

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claims being made he grew 2 inches-during season while sidelined--

Re: Ben Simmons reportedly grows, may reach 7'0"
« Reply #17 on: April 09, 2017, 02:45:35 PM »

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The claim came via former Sixers player World B. Free and WIP-FM beat reporter Jon Johnson. Free mentioned it during the 76ers broadcast of a game against Cleveland last week.

“It seems like Ben Simmons grew about another two inches since he’s been here,” Free said.

“I told him that the other day, I said, ‘Ben, you look like you’ve grown another two inches since you’ve been here’.

“His arms are long, he’s lean, he’s in shape. When I watched him in practice — just in practice — he’s like a baby Magic Johnson. He’s practiced with LeBron — he worked out with LeBron — so LeBron’s probably going to beat him up and make him strong.”

Johnson apparently followed up the claim with Simmons himself and predicted he could be above the mark for rookie season Take 2.

Okay...I think we see the umm, "Connection" as to why he's grown physically.

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Re: some reports out that simmons is a 7footer
« Reply #18 on: April 09, 2017, 02:46:12 PM »

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There's a very active thread on this.

Re: some reports out that simmons is a 7footer
« Reply #19 on: April 09, 2017, 02:48:04 PM »

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i didn't see it and asked moderator to delete my post-sorry

Re: some reports out that simmons is a 7footer
« Reply #20 on: April 09, 2017, 02:53:34 PM »

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There's a very active thread on this.

And here's where both threads should be.

http://forums.celticsblog.com/index.php?topic=88502.0

Re: Ben Simmons reportedly grows, may reach 7'0"
« Reply #21 on: April 09, 2017, 02:57:26 PM »

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Re: Ben Simmons reportedly grows, may reach 7'0"
« Reply #22 on: April 09, 2017, 03:54:48 PM »

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Why cant the reports ever be "um yea, Jaylen is 7'4 now."


Maybe because he's actually on the court and people can see him, unlike Simmons and before that Embiid.

Well technically growth is independent of activity, so are you saying the philly reporters are full of it?  ;)

They gotta say something to keep the Philly fans interested!


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Re: Ben Simmons reportedly grows, may reach 7'0"
« Reply #23 on: April 09, 2017, 04:28:16 PM »

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We may need Drummond then.

Re: Ben Simmons reportedly grows, may reach 7'0"
« Reply #24 on: April 09, 2017, 04:29:02 PM »

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We may need Drummond then.

Why? Because Simmons is 6'10?
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Re: Ben Simmons reportedly grows, may reach 7'0"
« Reply #25 on: April 09, 2017, 04:30:32 PM »

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Why cant the reports ever be "um yea, Jaylen is 7'4 now."


Maybe because he's actually on the court and people can see him, unlike Simmons and before that Embiid.

Well technically growth is independent of activity, so are you saying the philly reporters are full of it?  ;)

Look at Antetokounmpo. He was what, 6'9" pre-draft and he's 6'11" now?

I always hoped Avery Bradley had one last growth spurt in there and randomly sprouted to 6'6". Alas, I wasn't meant to be  :'(
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Re: Ben Simmons reportedly grows, may reach 7'0"
« Reply #26 on: April 09, 2017, 05:11:14 PM »

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****n! what is in the water in Philly!?

Im honestly not even sure if this is good for Philly.

They need him to be able to defend smaller players. A growth spurt could easily knock a little off that lateral quickness.
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Re: Ben Simmons reportedly grows, may reach 7'0"
« Reply #27 on: April 09, 2017, 06:52:36 PM »

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Im honestly not even sure if this is good for Philly.

They need him to be able to defend smaller players. A growth spurt could easily knock a little off that lateral quickness.

Danny Ainge has brainwashed us. Small ball or die. Skill before rebounding.
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Re: Ben Simmons reportedly grows, may reach 7'0"
« Reply #28 on: April 10, 2017, 02:03:39 AM »

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Simmons has more upside than anyone in this upcoming draft, imo. 
I agree with Bill Simmons when he claims the three biggest NBA draft prospects of the last 15 years were: LBJ, Durant & Simmons

I would agree with Bill if Simmons was able to shoot at all. But he literally can only dunk, lay it up or pass. Granted if he is actually a 7'0 PF then it doesnt matter and he can come along slowly in regards to shooting. Id still trade our pick this year for him.

Id give them the 2018 Nets, Bradley and another 1st for him if im being honest. But philly hangs up the phone.

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Re: Ben Simmons reportedly grows, may reach 7'0"
« Reply #29 on: April 10, 2017, 03:08:13 AM »

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Maybe Bill Simmons grew to 7'0'', so that is why the misunderstanding.
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