Will Ben Simmons Become Second Championship Piece?

By Bret Stuter | Jan 11, 2017

Dec 14, 2016; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21) and forward Nerlens Noel (M) and forward Ben Simmons (R) during a timeout in the second half against the Toronto Raptors at Wells Fargo Center. The Toronto Raptors won 123.114. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports /

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Sep 26, 2016; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia 76ers forward Ben Simmons (25) dribbles the ball during media day at the Philadelphia 76ers Training Complex. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports /

The Entire Package

So with Simmons on the court, the team gets offense, defense, and a pretty sophisticated set of passes which will give a great boost to the fast break transition game. As a matter of fact, Simmons can give all that Sampson gave with many additional bonuses.

Speculation aside, the Philadelphia 76ers have found themselves in a very enviable spot. With Joel Embiid arriving and playing so lights out, the team may find they have two pieces for a championship team before the end of the season.

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And still, with as many as two top ten picks in the 2017 NBA Draft, there is no reason to doubt the team can find a minimum of one more quality starter.

Will Ben Simmons be the second piece to an NBA championship? On one hand, he has the right bloodline, attitude, and skillset. On the other hand, if he can deliver on his potential, the Philadelphia 76ers will be chasing a playoff berth in the 2017-2018 season.

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Only time will tell.