Ben Simmons Surgery Likely Allows Repairing Shot Mechanics

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Jun 24, 2016; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia 76ers number one overall draft pick Ben Simmons (R) and his father David (M) and head coach Brett Brown (L) during an introduction press conference at the Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic Medicine. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports /

From Foot Doctor to Shot Doctor

So how does the top pick of an NBA Draft relearn his shot mechanics?

Perhaps it was a video specifically targeting Ben Simmons shot mechanics which has encouraged the head coach of the Philadelphia 76ers to mention this possibility. But it is this video which defines the anomalies of his shot, and targets the proper fixes to get it on track.

As you can tell, much of the work facing Ben Simmons in the NBA is on improving his shot mechanics and accuracy. That type of fix is simply repetition and feedback. That can happen standing, walking, or even sitting in a wheelchair.

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We know that Ben Simmons can pass, rebound, steal, assist, and block. If he gets his shot to drain at will, he will be all that his reputation has boasted. By landing on the Philadelphia 76ers, he can take his time to get it right.

After all, this is a very patient fanbase.