The Complete Downfall of Ben Simmons
How did it all go for wrong for Ben Simmons? We take a look at one of the most perplexing falloffs in the history of the NBA and what happened to the former All-Star once compared to Magic Johnson and LeBron James.
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Ben Simmons that dude
Don't get mad at him because you can't figure out how to weaponize his gifts
He is one of 5 hungry lions I would definitely pick up and I know just he should coach him
Send him to
Los Angeles or san Antonio
The fact that bleacher report made this is amazing
Ben can't even Simmon himself.
He put this downfall on himself he cares more about getting paid than playing basketball Period šÆš¤¦š½š¤”šļø
ben simmons got screwed when let jimmy butler go because he is a number 3 or 4th offesive option but forcing him offensive role he didnt belong in was his downfall beside his back injuries
Itās simple. He got comfortable. End of story.
Heās done
Lazy
Any other player would be in the G League. Sadly, he makes too much money for that.
Wasn't expeting that on BR š
Naw yāall stealing SecretBase flow bar for bar ššš the best form of flattery is imitation I guess lol
Clearly mental health, he broke down. Sad story.
Something sure everyone keep saying he back but he not
Thank god they have Clayton on this
āHeās not the same player anymore.ā No shit.
I do still feel a bit sorry for him though.
Is that Clayton Crowley?
Remember when people thought he was gonna be the next LeBron? lol
Ben secured the bag š°šÆ now itās on to endorsements if not, streaming online for future financial gain
Bret Brown gets most of the blame because he didn't force ben to work on improving
Bleacher Report used swallow this manās meat
Itās really mental when it came to that series. There was some family drama so obviously his mind wasnāt where it was supposed to be and some of his teammates didnāt even support him. Ry hope he bounces back from this back injury. Heās still very talented.
The terms "All-NBA" and "draft bust" do not belong in the same sentence. Simmons is STILL the only player from the 2016 draft class with at least one All-Star, one All-NBA, AND one All-Defensive selection. Considering how much time he's missed, that's impressive AF.
Biggest bust in nba history
I'll take Thanasis Antetokounmpo over this guy…
As a Sixers fan, I'm not surprised. Dude plays on pure athletic ability. No true fundamentals. I always knew if he had an injury that effects his athleticism, he'd suck. His fragile ego as well
sadly, we dont care about a millionaire with mental health issues. most of the world cant relate. being paid millions to play a game children play in recess. if you cant take the criticism, get out of the league and stop wasting money and time.
This is fucked lol
CLAYTON CROWLEYYY ON BR!! LEZGOOWWW!
Ben Simmons was one of my favorite players. I donāt think there is a more versatile yet effective defender in nba history. He could literally gurad 1-5 better than anyone else
Also ben Simmons was one of the hardest defenders for luka to match up against due to his size+ lateral quickness/ defensive ability
His coach and his teammates threw him under the bus after the hawks defeat. So I can see why this would fucked him up mentally. never know what going on in someone's head.
I mean one could just praise this Australian kid for making it in the richest basketball league in the world and managing to sign a multimillion dollars contract. If the mental health issues are real I wish him a speedy way out and to make the best use of those big bags of money to live a fulfilling and happy life. You should all try and do the same.
He still made history in nba.šš Just not on the good side tho.
Heās not gonna get another contract from any team that employs serious basketball people
Nothing went wrong for Simmons. He has his money. Stop talking.
From -> I don't need to shot to -> I don't need to play.
He a Frist round pick with All Time Great Potential. Say what you want about his work ethic but he never had a chance to play free without mistakes. If he had his own team (Not a Robin to Embiid), he'd develop hus game
Heavy wallet syndrome. Itās a horrible disease that affects many young athletes.
Pretty fair analysis of Simmons I'd say as a Sixers fan. We'll never 100% why exactly he failed but it's not just 1 reason.
Ben Simmons is a mental weakling
From rookie of the year to bust. He is also not a shooter like a true point guard.
Question is… who willl give him a contract after his lack of performance in recent years.
He wonāt be something in the nba he doesnāt care at all for the game
Im so glad that Bleacher Report hired Duncan Robinson to narrate their videos
Is this Clayton??