Under Maintenance

We deeply apologize for interrupting your reading but Vendetta is currently undergoing some important maintenance! You may experience some layout shifts, slow loading times and dififculties in navigating.

Sports Media

Mike Francesa Does NOT Approve Of Ben Simmons Max Extension

Mike Francesa

(Cindy Ord/Getty Images)

Mike Francesa
Mike Francesa does NOT approve of the Ben Simmons max extension (Cindy Ord/Getty Images)

Ben Simmons is $170 million richer after signing a max rookie extension with the Philadelphia 76ers. The extension raised some eyebrows despite the fact that this was something we probably saw coming regardless of how much you like Simmons’ game. Mike Francesa DID NOT approve of the extension.

https://twitter.com/BackAftaThis/status/1150934081204621314

This is just classic Francesa. Slight jabs and hilarious comments without ever trying to be funny. For the record, I’m way down on Ben Simmons too. If he doesn’t develop a jumper this year, forget it. Simmons has the potential to become one of the best players in the league. Great vision, passing ability, defense, and rebounding. The issue is the shooting and it trumps everything else. If Simmons can’t develop a mid-range jumper this year, I’m officially jumping off the ship. I’ve probably already jumped off, to be honest.

The 76ers are going to be fascinating to watch this year. I’m way down on them. Others that are involved with the site are way higher on them. The Al Horford signing was a head scratcher to me and shrinks this window in a big way. They better win now. If not, they have a horrendous contract on the books strapped with a young team looking to improve.

Still, Philly had to do this. Pay the stars. At some point, maybe they trade him. I wouldn’t rule it out. Simmons is the key to this whole team. He needs to knock down mid-range shots. If that doesn’t happen, kiss this season goodbye. Especially with Jimmy Butler gone. I’m sure this Francesa clip won’t frazzle Philly fans at all. My favorite part was Francesa calling Simmons a choke artist. It’s fair. I still don’t know if he has the killer mindset.

<!-- Ezoic - Single Blog Page - Middle - mid_content -->
<div id="ezoic-pub-ad-placeholder-154"> </div>
<!-- End Ezoic - Single Blog Page - Middle - mid_content -->
Subscribe
Notify of
guest
0 Comments
Inline Feedbacks
View all comments

Popular Past Stories

<!-- Ezoic - Single Blog Page - Middle - mid_content -->
<div id="ezoic-pub-ad-placeholder-136"> </div>
<!-- End Ezoic - Single Blog Page - Middle - mid_content -->
<!-- Ezoic - Single Blog Page - Middle - mid_content -->
<div id="ezoic-pub-ad-placeholder-135"> </div>
<!-- End Ezoic - Single Blog Page - Middle - mid_content -->

recommended stories

Josh Donaldson

Josh Donaldson To Retire After 13 Seasons In MLB

Josh Donaldson To Retire After 13 Seasons In MLB Third baseman and former AL MVP Josh Donaldson is set to…

Read More
Kelly Olynyk Raptors

Kelly Olynyk, Raptors agree to two-year extension

Kelly Olynyk, Raptors agree to two-year extension Roughly a month after acquiring him from the Utah Jazz ahead of the…

Read More
Lindy Ruff

Devils Fire Lindy Ruff

Devils Fire Lindy Ruff I guess I’m not totally surprised that a coach who just got fired two weeks after…

Read More
Russell Wilson

Broncos Part Ways with Russell Wilson

Broncos Part Ways with Russell Wilson Pretty major news today as the Broncos have announced they will be moving on…

Read More
<!-- Ezoic - Single Blog Page - Middle - mid_content -->
<div id="ezoic-pub-ad-placeholder-134"> </div>
<!-- End Ezoic - Single Blog Page - Middle - mid_content -->