Steve nash shares his thoughts on ben simmons nbc sports. October 19, 2016 sixers fans were supposed to get a full length showtime documentary about ben simmons on friday, but now theyll have to settle for a trailer instead. Stream showtime series, movies, documentaries, sports and much more all on your favorite devices. Exclusive clip of former lsu star forward ben simmons on fame and education as a studentathlete. And while james chose to go to the lakers instead of going to the 76ers, james and simmons will still work together in more ways than before. Ben simmons has harsh words for the ncaa, as revealed in the forthcoming showtime documentary one and done. The sprawling journey of number one nba draft pick ben simmons. Ben simmons documentary makes mockery of ncaa system. Can i cancel my subscription because of coronavirus.
Benjamin david simmons born 20 july 1996 is an australian professional basketball player. He played college basketball for one season with the louisiana state university lsu tigers, after which he was named a consensus firstteam allamerican and the usbwa national freshman of the year. In november 2016, simmons was featured in the showtime documentary film one. Watch ben simmons documentary one and done def pen. Watch ben simmons one and done documentary trailer. It was a decent movie, but i was disappointed because i came in thinking they were going to dive. The ringer dives into movies as sean fennessey sits down with hollywoods biggest filmmakers, breaks down the. In the documentary, he mostly grouses about what a waste of time college is, saying he didnt see the. Watch videos from the 30 for 30 collection on watch espn. Simmons is one of the leagues most compelling stars. A young man finds success as a basketball player at lsu and prepares for the nba draft, in which he is expected to be selected.
Lebron james will executive produce a new show based on. Before the start of last years college basketball season, ben simmons was the most coveted player going to lsu. Last week, lebron james and ben simmons turned heads when they showed up at a new york city pick up game against other nba stars. I had no idea his dad married a woman who already had 4 kids, thats insane. The australian sensation spoke out on the ncaa in a previous trailer but now that the doc is out, we get the full grasp of simmons displeasure with the collegiate process. This is a mini movie i put together of the journey of ben simmons from college at lsu up until his future debut for the philadelphia 76ers. The film premiered on showtime on november 4, 2016. Ben simmons one and done documentary trailer posted by watchmaker on 102016 at 8. Opening and closing night films revealed we are always thrilled for talent to join us for the festival, but it is especially exciting when local filmmakers are. The ncaa is really fed up, simmons says in the film, which airs friday.
Simmons documented his time at lsu in his new documentary one and done, which has been gaining hype since the summer. Its available to watch on tv, online, tablets, phone. With espn moving up the release of the last dance, a documentary about the dominance of michael jordan and the bulls in their last finals run, it sparked an interesting debate on the sixers talk podcast which era of sixers basketball would you most like to see a documentary on. It also doesnt skirt around the controversial titular issue at hand, giving us his, at times very frank opinions on the ncaa, and his time at lsu.
Follow the journey of basketball prodigy ben simmons who was selected first overall in the 2016 nba draft by the philadelphia 76ers. The sprawling journey of ben simmons, the top 2016 nba draft pick, is chronicled, from his relatively anonymous australian upbringing to high school and college in the u. If you enjoy nba basketball, youll be familiar with ben simmons prowess on the court, this documentary is a fantastic behind the scenes look at him and how he got to where he is. If you want to watch a documentary on ben simmons this is a great look at his life, but if you are looking for a documentary on how the ncaa exploits its players, this isnt it. After one up and down season, simmons declared for the draft and immediately became one of the most promising prospects in years, drawing comparisons to his mentor, lebron james. Download a full audiobook of your choice free at just start a 30day free trial. Ben simmons new documentary exposes the ncaas 1anddone. Making the most of his jumperless game in the half court. Winters matisse thybulle was a full participant in sixers practice today. Ben simmons new documentary exposes the ncaas 1anddone system new, 60 comments but simmons should also channel his anger toward. Enjoy a rich lineup of tv shows and movies included with your prime membership. The sixers are a franchise rich in history and, lets face it, rich in drama.
A new documentary premiering on showtime friday night explores the oneanddone phenomenon through the lens of ben simmons, who spent one year at. The hype for the young star continued, though it waned once the school didnt make the ncaa tournament and the rise of brandon ingram carried all the way up to the draft showtime will be releasing a documentary on simmons in two months, following his life in the. Watch prayer for a perfect season online stream full. Documentary trailer for australian born basketball phenom ben simmons, who spent his life dedicated to the game and wanting to be an nba player. If you want to watch a documentary on ben simmons this is a great look at his life, but if you are. This is from a year ago so im sure a lot has changed since. Slam brings you an exhaustive list of every basketball movie and documentary we can.
Ben simmons is on netflix, and get news and updates, on decider. Documentary that goes behind the stats to reveal kobe bryants career. In the film simmons is critical of the ncaa and how it treats its athletes and how it looks down on socalled one and done athletes. Watch prayer for a perfect season documentary on directv. Ben simmons one and done link inside all eyes have been on philadelphia 76ers rookie since he stepped foot on the lsu campus last fall. Philadelphia 76ers ben simmons among stars announced for.
Showtime sports chronicle of number one nba draft pick ben simmons. Ben simmons sends nba fans wild with first career threepointer for. Which era of sixers basketball would make the best. Lebron james produced a show about ben simmons that never.
Download from thousands of titles to watch offline. Ben simmons starring ben simmons in this documentary on directv. Slam brings you an exhaustive list of every basketball movie and documentary we can think ofalong with where you can watch itto fill the void. Some pundits doubted his strength, fitness and scoring prowess after a full season on. Receive comprehensive coverage of your teams and stream the flyers, sixers and phillies.