In this ranking done in January by Bleacher Report, he was ranked as the No.19 player in the league. It's literally the first link that pops up when you type "ranking NBA players 2019"
"Smart people are getting bent out of shape because Ben Simmons doesn't jack threes or mid-range jumpers, occupies Joel Embiid's preferred space when he doesn't have the ball and changes the way in which Jimmy Butler receives his shots. They're not wrong. They should also try harder to get over it.
Simmons' true shooting percentage has jumped from his rookie season despite a poor free-throw clip and the complete absence of range, and he remains one of the game's best half-dozen passers. Up until now, no other player has cleared 17 points, 10 rebounds and eight assists per 36 minutes while matching his efficiency. (Nikola Jokic is in the process of eclipsing those same benchmarks.)
Limited shooting isn't enough to entirely drag down Simmons' stock. Outside looks were never advertised as part of his game, and he's effective as hell without them. His turnover issues and slight defensive slippage are more worthwhile concerns.
