Ben Simmons has become an easy target for fans and the media to troll over the last year or so. Previously, he was getting destroyed by them for sitting out games and wanting to get out of the Philadelphia 76ers. He got his wish when he was traded to the Brooklyn Nets last season.
But fans had to wait until the start of the 2022-23 NBA season before they saw Simmons make his debut for the Nets. So far, Simmons has played three games in the season, and it’s safe to say that he has played at a level that fans expected him to do.
It was once again evident after seeing Simmons’ recent performance against the Memphis Grizzlies. Simmons played 28 minutes, where he recorded just 7 points, 3 rebounds, and 8 assists. Additionally, he had 5 turnovers and committed 6 personal fouls.
NBA Fans Are Disappointed After Seeing Ben Simmons’ First Three Games Of The Season
This was the second time in his first three games for the Nets that Simmons fouled out. He was baited into fouling out by Ja Morant in a pretty hilarious manner during the fourth quarter.
Looking at Ben’s stats so far this season, the 26-year-old has scored 17 points in three games and has committed 14 fouls. As we mentioned earlier, he has fouled out 2/3 games in which he has donned the Nets jersey.
Ben Simmons has 17 points and 14 fouls this season…
He's fouled out in 2/3 games he's played in pic.twitter.com/048AWiNHs4
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) October 25, 2022
Upon seeing this stat, the Nets fans were understandably angry at the former Rookie of the Year. Here’s how they reacted to Simmons’ below-average first three games for the Nets.
— The CaruShow 🐐 (@BaldMambaSZN) October 25, 2022
Net fan here. It's only game 3, but by now, idk what this dude been working on, in off season. Dude mad big, and doesn't attack the rim for dunks or lay ups lol. Entire offense, could be different, if he attacked lol. He got till game 10. Otherwise, trade the bum lol
— dcook8686 (@cook8686) October 25, 2022
https://twitter.com/cbanksburner/status/1584733625983340549
Watching Simmons play pic.twitter.com/gco0ePt9cG
— Century 🅙 (@CenturyOG) October 25, 2022
https://twitter.com/RivendellInonog/status/1584733481002622978
Trae Young literally broke that man. pic.twitter.com/69B7bYO53c
— Austin (@AustinPlanet) October 25, 2022
https://twitter.com/HerbertElayda/status/1584735784644792320
He’s fouling out on purpose so he don’t have to pay. He just wants free money. Can’t believe the Nets haven’t figured him out yet.
— #1 Kevin Durant Fan (@KDisthegoat_35) October 25, 2022
he's rusty he hasn't played NBA in basically 2 years give him time
— 📶 (@hellishsky) October 25, 2022
He’s not good. Doesn’t care…only cares about the lifestyle. He’s a bum and the 6 Nets fans that exist will hate him soon.
— C Money (@joemuraski11) October 25, 2022
The Nets fans were absolutely ruthless when they roasted Simmons. But there were a few fans who wanted to give him some time before judging him. After all, he is making a comeback after being sidelined for a long time. So it’s understandable that it may take him some time to get back to his best.
