Jonathan Simmons reads ST

[spurraider21]

In those 0.9 attempts he was shooting a solidly efficient 38.3%. If he can stay around the 40% mark, in addition to his ability to drive... could be a real player. In his last full year in the d-league he was shooting 39.8% from 3. He also shot close to 39% in college. That's a decent baseline to be working with, plus chip's tutelage

[TheyCallMePro]

I'm actually very wary of Simmons performance in the first game. It was an aberration, to be sure. He's just not that good a shooter. But some prayer, high-arking 3's went in and Golden State's transition defense was just uncommonly bad. Not to mention Simmons was playing against the Warriors 2nd unit.

Love Simmon's confidence and fearlessness. But I'd favor Bertans or Green over him out there any day. Especially in the playoffs. Simmons is a good exclamation point player for blow-outs. But in tight, slow-tempo playoff games we need more consistent and savvier players out there. Pop knew that last year and that's why Simmons spent the playoffs in a suit behind the bench. Really hate that Green is injured right now -- could end up having a negative effect on things.

[PopTheGOAT]

Why are you all on his 3pt shooting? Yeah, he shot great vs the Dubs, and no, he won't keep that up. But, 3pt shooting is just a bonus to all the other things he brings to the team. His two most impactful tools are his ability to be a slasher and his defensive upside. If he can continue to utilize his athleticism for the better and play solid defense all while shooting an average/respectable percentage, he will be a valuable asset to the team.

[TheGreatYacht]

Why do people act like he's fathead and doesn't have a three pointer?

He makes them, just doesn't take many. He's worked with Chip on it and looks like he's finally confident in letting it fly

[GSH]

Nothing in the video that most here don't already know. Still cool that he's getting some buzz outside of SA fans. That Golden State game got a lot of attention.

http://hoopshype.com/2016/10/26/who-...athon-simmons/

[SAGirl]

http://thesportsquotient.com/nba/201...d-in-the-rough

Good article for the Jon Simmons fan.

[GSH]

http://thesportsquotient.com/nba/201...d-in-the-rough

Good article for the Jon Simmons fan.

Another good mention to come out of the GS game. Simmons has one of the best stories, I think. I hope he helps the team a lot this season. But I also hope he plays well enough to get a good contract (wherever) next year. I just like the guy, and the fact that he got here all on his own, by being too tough to quit. I had forgotten that he paid $150 to get his workout with the Toros. He's more than just a longshot to be here.

[DMC]

He will regress to the mean and folks will be ting on him again because his game is rough around the edges.

He had great game though, that run down block was phenomenal.