Vicaroge of Jonathon Simmons

**J_Paco** · 02-06-2016

Develop an outside game? He's hit 13 of 30 from deep. Sample size isn't big enough, but it's a positive trend.

Exactly, right now he is just very selective when shooting from out which doesn't make it a strength. Needs to become a reliable outside shooter, "improve his handles" (this is the least likely) and add more strength to his solid frame. I love his hustle and athleticism, though....

**ace3g** · 02-06-2016

I've said it before (mostly because they both wore #17 with the Spurs) but any time I see Simmons, he reminds me of Mario Elie.

**T Park** · 02-06-2016

Originally Posted by ace3g

I've said it before (mostly because they both wore #17 with the Spurs) but any time I see Simmons, he reminds me of Mario Elie.

Mario was never as athletic as Simmons. Mario however was very smart. Even in his younger days with Portland and Golden State he was a damn smart player.

The player I compare him to who's game he reminds me of is Stephen Jackson. Athletic. wild. can drive to the basket consistently, and have decent outside shots.

Given time he could become the next Jackson. his shot form though is just ugly.

**Agloco** · 02-06-2016

No one mentioned the two offensive fouls he drew vs DAL. Seems like his positioning is betting better although he still needs to stop gambling so much and picking up cheap fouls. Only more game experience will fix that.

**cjw** · 02-06-2016

Originally Posted by J_Paco

Exactly, right now he is just very selective when shooting from out which doesn't make it a strength. Needs to become a reliable outside shooter, "improve his handles" (this is the least likely) and add more strength to his solid frame. I love his hustle and athleticism, though....

Yeah, what I was saying is his shot isn't broken - just needs to become something he can turn to more reliably. Imagine having a fourth green light outside shooter to pair with Green/Leonard/Mills.

**SAGirl** · 02-06-2016

Originally Posted by Agloco

No one mentioned the two offensive fouls he drew vs DAL. Seems like his positioning is betting better although he still needs to stop gambling so much and picking up cheap fouls. Only more game experience will fix that.

He's been awesome in paint help. covered up for boban as much as anyone could tonight. He's so athletic that he can get in position outside the circle quickly. Covers a lot of ground with his jumps. didn't draw charges tonight, but he covered for Boban a lot.

**spursistan** · 02-08-2016

David West working as mentor to Simms

..I have been saying, ring or not, Pop might opt to keep West (over Boban ) in off season just for his leadership attributes..And that might be more urgent if Timmy/Manu vacate our locker room..Kawhi/LMA aren't there yet in that department and Tony is not exactly that distinguished....

**SAGirl** · 02-08-2016

Completely agree with D west. Needs to be resigned!

**apalisoc_9** · 02-08-2016

Originally Posted by spursistan

David West working as mentor to Simms

..I have been saying, ring or not, Pop might opt to keep West (over Boban ) in off season just for his leadership attributes..And that might be more urgent if Timmy/Manu vacate our locker room..Kawhi/LMA aren't there yet in that department and Tony is not exactly that distinguished....

Aldrige is in his 30s..hes never going to be there. My 5 year old niece speaks better than him.

**steeledl** · 02-09-2016

http://espn.go.com/nba/story/_/id/14...-antonio-spurs

found on Reddit. Most of us know his story but ESPN now picking it up.

**ceperez** · 02-10-2016

More props for Jonathon Simmons:

http://www.businessinsider.com/jonat...den-gem-2016-2

In the absence of Manu Ginobili (out with an injury), Simmons has stepped up, averaging 23 minutes per game, nine points, two rebounds, and two assists over the last three games. Additionally, he's formed himself into a sniper from beyond the arc, hitting 42% of his attempts from three this season, third best on the Spurs. As a result, when Simmons is on the floor, the Spurs' offensive rating jumps up three points and their effective field goal percentage rises from 53.6% to 56.4%.

**dbestpro** · 02-10-2016