- Ben Simmons had a terrible 2022-23 season, committing more fouls than made field goals
- Simmons hasn’t been the same since he left the Philadelphia 76ers
- Simmons promises fans he’ll bounce back in the 2023-24 season
Ben Simmons has fallen from grace. He was the NBA Rookie of the Year in the 2017–18 season. This was after missing the 2016–17, which would have been his first year if he hadn’t fractured the fifth metatarsal bone of his right foot.
Simmons was looked at as a player similar to LeBron James, thanks to his all-round ability. The one problem is Simmons cannot score like LeBron, and this was proven last season when Simmons committed more fouls than made field goals.
Simmons made 133 field goals last season while committing 139 fouls. This is not what you want from a player who made $35,448,672 last season.
Simmons has been questioned in the past over his heart and his nerves when it comes to scoring. The former Rookie of the Year winner famously passed up an open layup against the Hawks in the 2021 NBA Playoffs.
“In the moment, I just spun, and I’m just assuming Trae is gonna come over quicker,” Simmons said. “So I’m thinking he’s gonna come full blown, and I see Matisse going — you know, Matisse is athletic, can get up, so I’m thinking, ok, quick pass, he’s gonna flush it, not knowing how much space there was.
“Man, I should’ve just punched that sh*t. But it didn’t happen, and I was ok with that, I can live with that, I can live with — everyone’s trying to kill me over one play, like, does everyone wanna watch film with me?” Simmons said. “Like, the whole arena? I can dissect everything, if you guy want, but that’s not realistic.”
Simmons has not been able to live that moment down. Fans will not let him forget.
But Simmons is determined to make fans forget, and he’s ready for a redemption season in the upcoming 2023-24 season. The only question is, will he rise to the occasion? Or falter once more?
Ben Simmons’ Promise To Fans
Ben Simmons only appeared in 42 games during the 2022-23 NBA season, thanks to knee and back issues. This was yet another unforgettable season from Simmons.
As Simmons prepares for the 2023-24 season, he has made a huge promise to his fans as he looks to have a bounce-back season.
“I owe it to everybody, the fans, and everybody, to get back to where I need to be. That’s what I did this summer — to get back. Get ready for a great year. I think it’s going to be exciting, we’re going to have a lot of fun. Get back to Brooklyn basketball.”
The Brooklyn Nets could surely use Simmons at his best. After losing Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving last season, Brooklyn is looking for a fresh start.
Mikal Bridges was brought over to the Nets in the trade for Kevin Durant. Bridges quickly established himself as the number one option, averaging 26.1 points per game in 27 games.
If Simmons can get back to being an elite playmaker and defender, the Nets, who won 45 games last season, could look to challenge the top teams in the East. It ultimately falls on Simmons’ shoulders.
If he’s going to have another season where he commits more turnovers than made field goals, then the Nets would be better off trading him. The problem is not a lot of teams appear to be interested in the former 76ers All-Star.
If Simmons underperforms this season, it’s very likely we will see Simmons playing alongside Dwight Howard in the Taiwanese basketball league, the T1 League. The future is in Ben Simmons’s hands as he controls his destiny.
Will Simmons bounce back in 2023-24? Or will it be the same old story as we’ve become accustomed to? The season for the Brooklyn Nets begins on October 25 in a home game against the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Then, we’ll get our first glimpse into Simmons’ bounce-back season. Hopefully, he rises to the occasion.
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