Updated December 11th, 2019 at 10:08 IST
Celtics' Jaylen Brown hilariously compares Grant Williams' 3-PT drought with Ben Simmons
NBA 2019-20: In a recent interview with a sports channel, Jaylen Brown revealed that the team used to call Grant Williams 'Ben Simmons' before he scored a 3.
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In a recent interview with a sports channel, Boston Celtics' Jaylen Brown took a jab at Philadelphia 76ers' Ben Simmons when talking about Grant Williams and his three-point problems. Williams' scored his first NBA 2019-20 three-pointer during the Celtics' 110-88 blowout victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Monday night (Tuesday morning IST). Williams had 1.3 three-point attempts per game this season. Brown revealed that they (Celtics team) used to call him Simmons. He also gave both a shout out since both Williams and Simmons have now scored a three-pointer.
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NBA: Boston Celtics’ Jaylen Brown takes a hilarious jab at Ben Simmons while discussing Grant Williams' three-point problems
Jaylen Brown asked about nicknames for Grant Williams during his oh-fed streak from 3:
— Abby Chin (@tvabby)
“We we’re calling him Ben Simmons.” 🤣😬
Jaylen Brown asked for the nicknames the Celtics were calling Grant while he was on his miss streak.
— Jared Weiss (@JaredWeissNBA)
“We were calling him Ben Simmons, but Ben hit one so shout out to both of those guys.”
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Jaylen Brown shares that before Grant hit his first three they used to call him Ben Simmons 😂💀 pic.twitter.com/HeDRMzM4Oa
— Celtics on NBC Sports Boston (@NBCSCeltics)
Grant Williams for three!!! pic.twitter.com/i5HES4y4fa
— Boston Celtics (@celtics)
Brown also revealed that NBA players make fun of Simmons and his three-point issues. Earlier this NBA season, Simmons scored his first three-pointer for the 76ers during their game against the New York Knicks. Currently, Simmons has now recorded two three-pointers, while shooting 57.2% from the field. Simmons is currently averaging at 14.3 points, 6.9 rebounds and 8.5 assists per game. Brown is averaging at 20 points, 6.9 rebounds and 1.9 assists per game.
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Published December 11th, 2019 at 08:04 IST