Although he is proving the opposite in the NBA Finals between the Los Angeles Lakers and Miami Heat, LeBron James is already 35 years old and in December he will be 36. Although he has shown that he still has a few more seasons and that he can play until the day he wants, the truth is that one day we will have to face an NBA without the King and there are those who are already looking for a replacement.
Ben Simmons was called upon to be one of the great talents who will command the league in the future of the NBA, especially when stars like LeBron are no longer there. However, the prestigious journalist from ESPN, Stephen A. Smith, led the player of Philadelphia 76ers further, putting Simmons at the level of James.
“It’s very simple. If Ben Simmons ever develops any kind of jump, it’s LeBron James 2.0. Or the second part, however you want to put it. He is the second coming. He is just as lethal ”, Smith said, in one of his phrases that will surely be remembered forever, since he took more risks than ever.
Before his undaunted companions, Smith added: “If you look at his full skill set, along with his 2.08 height, ball handling and passing ability, basketball IQ and defensive prowess. If Ben Simmons develops his jump it will be the second coming of LeBron James. If he doesn’t, it will be Ben Simmons “, he sentenced.
The truth is that Simmons still has not been able to command the Sixers to an NBA Finals at age 24, despite having Joel Embiid and a group with several good players. The guard has undoubtedly been affected by injuries, although Smith’s statement is quite risky. LeBron James is one of a kind, there will be no 2.0.
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