Ben Simmons is an elite prospect, but is he the next superstar?
— -- For the past several years, ESPN Insiders Chad Ford and Kevin Pelton have provided the kind of discussions that are happening in front offices around the NBA, where scouts and statistical experts are breaking down NBA prospects using their "eyes, ears and numbers."
How good is Ben Simmons?
Chad Ford: On Monday, I spoke with several NBA GMs and scouts who said LSU freshman Ben Simmons is the hands-down No. 1 pick in next year's draft. Many feel it isn't even close.
While he might not be as good as LeBron James or Magic Johnson, Simmons certainly plays a bit like them. Kevin, what are the numbers saying about Simmons six games into the season?
Kevin Pelton: So far, so good. Simmons has shown unique ability to take over a game in a variety of ways, as exemplified by his back-to-back games in Brooklyn in this week's Legends Classic.
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