I understand the lineups might not be the best, but we see glimpses of him being aggressive (like him finishing over Scottie in the 3rd quarter), only for him to never do it again for the rest of the game.
He needs to be consistent. We can’t constantly be swayed by his glimpses.
Smitty_Agent89
It’s like glaringly obvious he’s been scared to get fouled since that Hawks series years ago. I mean the dude is supposed to be a player who can only shoot around the rim yet he barely shoots 1 FT a game. At this point it’s clear Simmons is a lost cause. The hope was maybe he could be progress here, but dude is 20x worse than he was in Philly, that to me makes it clear this will never workout. Alway needed Ben to get better here not worse.
ughwhateverman
His defense yesterday was not acceptable given how limited his offense and athleticism is. Ollie also did him no favors playing him with a big man every minute of the game. He’s a bit player (at this stage) who will live and die with 4 shooters around him.
So he’s not good and the coaching was just not acceptable at all, nothing really too new
Appropriate_Tree_621
If Marks is here beyond the end of this season then we’ll know that he did not approve of the Harden/Simmons trade, but Tsai insisted on moving on.
zestysnacks
Over it
Scarlet--Highlander
He’s worse than useless, his presence is actively harming the Nets franchise across all metrics. Taking up a roster spot, claiming $40,000,000 yearly to do nothing, being the ass-end joke of the NBA. He cannot be allowed here next season.
Minnamaker
I truely believe it’s more about his back than some confidence issue about his shot. People give to much about the (non) layup against the Hawks. I think it’s quite clear that he’s not physically where he was. You can see two different versions of him. One where he at least sometimes drives into the lane and plays physical and one where he shies away from contact.
Due-Lavishness-7572
Obviously Jacque Vaughn’s fault 😂😂
Acrobatic-Dog7044
He wasn’t the only problem last night but he certainly wasn’t helping singling him out gets us nowhere.
Time-Maintenance-325
Why anyone expects anything but disappointment from this dude is beyond me. 🤣🤣🤣
MichelleCS1025
Why are we turning on Ben Simmons all of a sudden?
JurgenFlippers
I mean he’s been solid for a few weeks. One bad game is not gonna change that.
But also playing with a traditional centre and not giving him the ball to be a PG when he’s in makes 0 sense lol.
And yes he should also be better.
But also yes Idc anymore it is what it is.
ChefBoyAnde728
I’ve been saying it from day one, fuck Ben Simmons
Idlibi_Bullpup
Every year its the same, he posts some video of him drilling threes followed by some shooting coach saying they are working on his shot.
Just for him to never shot, Ben style isn’t going to work in todays NBA
292ll
This could have been written 4 years ago… it’s who he is.
Status_Secretary_575
If I’m upper mgmt I’m cutting my losses and sending him home for the rest of the season. We need as minimum distractions/issues as possible. The minutes can go to players were steadily evaluating
spaceamphibian
Is this guy on a minutes restriction the rest of the season? Been back for like a month and still playing 20min. If so why is he starting.
gleeson630
Okay, you guys are just raging now…Getting mad at the team mascot, really? Hes not there to take shots…
lsdc86
Ben is cooked. No motivation, body is breaking down, and just flat out uninterested.
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Lao_xo
I love how when we talk about Simmons we accidentally use the plural form of the word, i.e “glimpses”. When in reality it was a single glimpse of aggressiveness that vanished into yet another dismal spectator-like performance. So hard not to hate this guy.
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He needs to be consistent. We can’t constantly be swayed by his glimpses.
It’s like glaringly obvious he’s been scared to get fouled since that Hawks series years ago. I mean the dude is supposed to be a player who can only shoot around the rim yet he barely shoots 1 FT a game. At this point it’s clear Simmons is a lost cause. The hope was maybe he could be progress here, but dude is 20x worse than he was in Philly, that to me makes it clear this will never workout. Alway needed Ben to get better here not worse.
His defense yesterday was not acceptable given how limited his offense and athleticism is. Ollie also did him no favors playing him with a big man every minute of the game. He’s a bit player (at this stage) who will live and die with 4 shooters around him.
So he’s not good and the coaching was just not acceptable at all, nothing really too new
If Marks is here beyond the end of this season then we’ll know that he did not approve of the Harden/Simmons trade, but Tsai insisted on moving on.
Over it
He’s worse than useless, his presence is actively harming the Nets franchise across all metrics. Taking up a roster spot, claiming $40,000,000 yearly to do nothing, being the ass-end joke of the NBA. He cannot be allowed here next season.
I truely believe it’s more about his back than some confidence issue about his shot. People give to much about the (non) layup against the Hawks. I think it’s quite clear that he’s not physically where he was. You can see two different versions of him. One where he at least sometimes drives into the lane and plays physical and one where he shies away from contact.
Obviously Jacque Vaughn’s fault 😂😂
He wasn’t the only problem last night but he certainly wasn’t helping singling him out gets us nowhere.
Why anyone expects anything but disappointment from this dude is beyond me. 🤣🤣🤣
Why are we turning on Ben Simmons all of a sudden?
I mean he’s been solid for a few weeks. One bad game is not gonna change that.
But also playing with a traditional centre and not giving him the ball to be a PG when he’s in makes 0 sense lol.
And yes he should also be better.
But also yes Idc anymore it is what it is.
I’ve been saying it from day one, fuck Ben Simmons
Every year its the same, he posts some video of him drilling threes followed by some shooting coach saying they are working on his shot.
Just for him to never shot, Ben style isn’t going to work in todays NBA
This could have been written 4 years ago… it’s who he is.
If I’m upper mgmt I’m cutting my losses and sending him home for the rest of the season. We need as minimum distractions/issues as possible. The minutes can go to players were steadily evaluating
Is this guy on a minutes restriction the rest of the season? Been back for like a month and still playing 20min. If so why is he starting.
Okay, you guys are just raging now…Getting mad at the team mascot, really? Hes not there to take shots…
Ben is cooked. No motivation, body is breaking down, and just flat out uninterested.
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I love how when we talk about Simmons we accidentally use the plural form of the word, i.e “glimpses”. When in reality it was a single glimpse of aggressiveness that vanished into yet another dismal spectator-like performance. So hard not to hate this guy.