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]]>Although he is considered of the best young basketball players in the world, Simmons struggled with the long-range shots thorough his first two years in the league. Previously he attempted 19 three-point shots since turning pro, and didn’t make a single one. But that all changed in 76ers’ preseason game against Guangzhou Long-Lions.
With the clock winding down in the second quarter, Simmons was left unguarded beyond the three-point line. He dribbled the ball a few times, got his feet set, and then hit a three to give Philly an 82-41 lead. This led to fanatical cheers from the home crowd, as well as an ecstatic reaction from his teammates.
You can check out Simmons’ first three-pointer below.
Ben Simmons’ last made three-point shot before this was at college. He made one against Charleston on November 15th, 2015, while playing basketball with LSU. This also turned out to be the only three-pointer he made during his college career.
Simmons finished the game against Long-Lions with 21 points, 8 rebounds, and 7 assists.
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]]>The post Watch 76ers’ Ben Simmons Make the First 3-Pointer of His NBA Career appeared first on yoursportspot.com.
]]>Although he is considered of the best young basketball players in the world, Simmons struggled with the long-range shots thorough his first two years in the league. Previously he attempted 19 three-point shots since turning pro, and didn’t make a single one. But that all changed in 76ers’ preseason game against Guangzhou Long-Lions.
With the clock winding down in the second quarter, Simmons was left unguarded beyond the three-point line. He dribbled the ball a few times, got his feet set, and then hit a three to give Philly an 82-41 lead. This led to fanatical cheers from the home crowd, as well as an ecstatic reaction from his teammates.
You can check out Simmons’ first three-pointer below.
Ben Simmons’ last made three-point shot before this was at college. He made one against Charleston on November 15th, 2015, while playing basketball with LSU. This also turned out to be the only three-pointer he made during his college career.
Simmons finished the game against Long-Lions with 21 points, 8 rebounds, and 7 assists.
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