What Happened to Ben Simmons?
Ben Simmons, once considered one of the top young players in the NBA, has seen a decline in his performance. His points per game have decreased every season since his second year, and his defense, a hallmark of his game, has also seen a decline. His defensive rating, defensive raptor, steals per game, and blocks per game are all the lowest they've been in the past three seasons. Furthermore, he has struggled in crucial fourth-quarter moments, causing the Nets to rotate him with Seth Curry and Tj Warren.
To understand the decline of Ben Simmons, it's important to look back at the 2016 NBA Draft. The Philadelphia 76ers had the number one pick and many were wondering how they would use it. In order to fully understand the current situation with Simmons, it's crucial to examine the decisions and events that led to this point.
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He’s done, he doesn’t love basketball, he’s made his money he has zero motivation to get better
Literally sprints to the 3pt line and does a handoff screen EVERY TIME lmao
What if I told you Ben Simmons did NOT have that DAWG in ‘em?
Just imagine if he wasn’t on a team with KD & Kyrie. His lack of shooting would stick out way more
He's a role player mentally, with superstar talent and paycheck. He doesn't want to be great. The only difference between him and Giannis is that DAWG mentality.
He made his bed when he decided he didn't want to live up to his potential in Philly. So he ran and is now a journey man
Simmons biggest problem has always been work ethic… Being 6’10 and gifted doesn’t mean you don’t have to put in the work… $$$ changed everything for this guy, you can see it on both ends of the court now!!! Great example of a guy that’s gifted (basketball IQ wise) is Josh Giddey, kids been working his a@@ of and his numbers have gone up significantly this season… Hard work pays off 🤷🏽♂️
This kid could have been a one of the greats his athletic ability and speed at that size is almost unmatched he just doesn’t have it in him mentally.
As a sixer fan, we been saying this for a couple years now, he got that big chunk of money and you can clearly tell he stopped giving any effort, he got his pay day now he wants to go to a bottom seed team with no pressure so he can coast through his career and collect millions. People bashed me for saying it, but I watched it happen slowly.
The interesting thing about Ben Simmons is the fact that even when he scored 42 points, the shots you highlighted were all layups and dunks. Today, when I watch him, he takes 14 foot half hook shots. That seems to be significant because it shows that even when he's a shooting distance away from the basket, he doesn't want to put the ball in a jump shot position, he would rather just hook the shot in.
Ben is the definition of "If I was 6'10", I would be in the league."
He took the 200 million and will do only enough to cash the check. He has other interests.
Love the content bro! Keep grinding 🙏🏼
great video really well made! its crazy thinking as a sixers fan i pictured him progressing his game and becoming a superstar player he had so much potential and it just never happened.
It seems like he's too afraid to even fix his issues. In the modern nba you seriously need to not be afraid to shoot 3s. Especially when you have 7ft players doing it. No excuses.
Simmons is a role player, nothing more. He’s scared to shoot, can’t make free throws, and his defense is declining. What a disappointment. 🤦♂️ I’m sure he doesn’t care because you know, he’s rich and you’re not. 🫤
Subscribed! Such a nice narrative and video editing. Keep up the good work !
This is actually a very good essay. You got a sub.
Free throw shooting is by far his biggest problem. If he was as adequate as Giannis or Zion there we would see an entirely new player. His lack of aggression and even which moves he makes is to not get fouled. If he were confident in shooting 60% on high volume he’s superstar.
The way you put this video together is official. Great content and funny as hell too.