Smith stood out in the NBA's Salt Lake City and Las Vegas summer leagues, showing that he was the most ready to contribute of the Sixers' two-way signings on draft night.
Smith is a really fun prospect, quick and herky-jerky whenever the ball is in his hands. He has NBA range shooting off the catch, too. For that reason alone, he might have a chance to crack the Sixers' rotation in year one. He's shown multiple layers of versatility within a very short period of time.
The Philadelphia 76ers did have a first-round pick in 2021 NBA Draft, but that's not who most fans eyes will be focused on at the upcoming Summer League which begins for the Sixers on Monday in Las Vegas.
Shake Milton has shown some good vision in the open floor and has found a great connection with Zhaire Smith, who has shown tremendous leaping ability as a finisher at the rim.
Ben Simmons has played in just two NBA Summer League games and people are buzzing about his play. Some people are excited about his passing abilities and athleticism while other complain about his lack of scoring and shooting. It is becoming more apparent that Simmons is a different type of potential star talent than what many NBA fans are use to seeing...
NBA Summer League is underway and what is high on many Sixers' fans interest meters is how Ben Simmons and the other young players look on the court in real game action.