Watch: Ben Simmons Can Kick Three-Pointers
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- Well, if he can make them with his hands, he can just kick them in.
Just kidding. Simmons did tweet the video the world's most famous athlete, according to ESPN.com.
But one of -- if not the -- biggest criticism of Simmons has been his outside shooting, or lack thereof. Simmons made just one three-pointer during his freshman season at LSU and shot just three.
Here he is seen working on his jump-shot, shooting college three's.
Here's @BenSimmons25 & @DejounteMurray trading NBA threes. Shots are coming along ... pic.twitter.com/odOLosD7du
— NBA Big Board (@chadfordinsider) June 1, 2016
Of course, the 76ers own the first-overall pick in the draft and fans are choosing between Simmons and Brandon Ingram of Duke. 10 94WIP radio hosts are split down the middle.
ESPN NBA insider Chad Ford tweeted about Simmons on Wednesday, saying the 76ers are "very likely" to take him first overall.
.@BenSimmons25 yet to commit to working out for anyone, including Sixers & Lakers. Won't matter. Sixers very likely will take him No. 1
— NBA Big Board (@chadfordinsider) June 1, 2016
Ford also says Simmons has "superstar potential."
.@BenSimmons25 has been No. 1 on our Big Board since July. He'll be 1 on last one too. Highest ceiling in draft. Superstar potential.
— NBA Big Board (@chadfordinsider) June 1, 2016