Stephen A. and Max debate whether Ben Simmons is the best young NBA player | First Take | ESPN

First Take's Stephen A. Smith and Max Kellerman debate whether Ben Simmons is the best young player in the NBA.

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[noborukiryu]

Steven A. Is a hypocrite.. When he was debating with Max about AD VS Giannis all he had to say about the Greek freak was that he didnt have a jump shot and AD can shoot from anywhere on the court.. but now when it comes to Simmons he says "It would add to his arsenal if he had a 3pt shot but 70% of his shots come from 10ft range because he is THAT good" Well guess what buddy Giannis does the same and averages 30 points this season.. Give some respect to his name.

[giddy]

Giannis is in mvp category this season, put some respect in his name, don’t compare him with simmons YET .

[ParampamIm]

ben simmons is 21 and giannis 23, and giannis way better defender and athlete. i give it to gisnnis

[sotiris]

stephen a smith has said that he wouldn't take giannis over davis porzingis and now ben simmons because his 3pt shot is at the 20's but now he'd take ben simmons over him though ben simmons is not even attempting 3 pointers...whaaat?

[flo]

For the first time ever the futur best nba players are almost all non american, crazy

Giannis
Porzingis
Simmons
Embiid
Jokic
Wiggins
towns (kinda)

[skoty]

how 17, 7, 8, is better that 30, 10, 5, 1, 80, 1, 70 xaxaxxx, some dude smokinh something

[MrMG]

Max killed him with that last statement

[KxngKUDA]

Thay moment when you realize giannis has a mid range jumper going on this season... its getting scary😨

[BossofBosses]

That goes to Giannis, then KP, then everyone else

[s.]

I'd like to point out that Simmons ACTUALLY guards all 5 positions. Simmons literally guarded Westbrook in all the crucial possessions last night, will switch onto Adams, guarded Melo and PG13 no problem. Very few players can do that. Giannis can as well. They're scary.

[LogicMind]

Stephen A can be very outspoken and bit arrogant at times, but he really hit the nail on the head in this segment about Ben Simmons.

No question if I'm starting an NBA franchise, he is the first guy I'm picking.

[thatdude]

They are both lit. Just enjoy the games folks.

[BigShaneGillis]

Simmons playing much better than Giannis did his rookie year. Just saying, he has much more potential. Having said that, at this moment in time Giannis is the best player in the league, but has a few years of experience under his belt

[hectorcervantes]

1. Joel Embiid
2. Giannis Antetokounmpo
3. Ben Simmons
4. Karl Anthony Towns
5. Kristaps Porzingis

[jcw]

Best young player depends on age. 22 and below is Ben Simmons. 23-25 is Giannis

[OGMillyMillz]

Knowing Stephen Ass Smith, he probably will say Lonzo Ball.

[tomx]

How can Max say Ben isn't a two way player? He's at the top of the league in steals

[MichaelBrown-rgoi]

1. Greek Freak
2. Porzingis
3. Booker
4. Embiid
5. KAT
6. Russell
7. Simmons
8. Mitchell
9. Jokic
10. Wiggins

[thexman]

KP is the best he can shoot from anywhere post up play hella defense he is the best young player. Greek freak can't even shoot 3 pointers or mid range shots

[bsim]

Karl Anthony Towns right now is the only player in NBA history to average 20 pts 12 rbs on 50% fg 40% 3pfg