5 Things we learned from the opening weekend of the NBA Playoffs

D.J. Augustin's game-winning three-pointer was one of many highlights of the first weekend of Playoff basketball
D.J. Augustin's game-winning three-pointer was one of many highlights of the first weekend of Playoff basketball

#2 Ben Simmons' lack of offensive development is a legitimate problem

Ben Simmons and the Philadelphia 76ers were embarrassed at home during game one against the Brooklyn Nets
Ben Simmons and the Philadelphia 76ers were embarrassed at home during game one against the Brooklyn Nets

We are two seasons into his NBA career, and Ben Simmons is still yet to make a three-point shot. Against the Brooklyn Nets Saturday, Simmons finished with 9 points, 7 rebounds, and 3 assists. 403 out of 443 shots attempted by Simmons this season occurred inside the paint.

If Simmons was simply just not shooting very high percentages from outside of the painted area, that would be one thing. It does not even seem like Simmons is even giving minimal effort towards developing a jump shot that can be trusted and relied upon during an NBA game. It's about time Simmons focuses on learning how to consistently shoot a 15-foot jumper this summer.

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