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NBA Fans Call Out Ben Simmons After Loss To Boston Celtics

Ben Simmons had a strong game but failed to score a single basket in the Nets' loss to the Boston Celtics.

Ishaan Bhattacharya
Jan 13, 2023
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Credit: Wendell Cruz-USA TODAY Sports

The Boston Celtics walked away with a win over the Brooklyn Nets in the Barclays Center despite a disappointing performance from Jayson Tatum and while missing Jaylen Brown as well. The Nets are going to be without Kevin Durant for the foreseeable future and this game wasn’t a good example of how the Nets will stay afloat without Durant. 

Kyrie Irving tried but the Nets just didn’t have a good offensive night. Ben Simmons in particular had an impactful game, dishing out 13 assists and grabbing 9 rebounds. However, Simmons failed to make even a single shot as the Nets fell to a 109-98 loss. Fans were quick to jump on Simmons, as they did earlier in the season when non-scoring performances from him led to losses.

Ben Simmons really stepped up in Kevin Durant’s absence, scoring 0 points on 0-3 shooting 🔥 pic.twitter.com/RjsGzZiw7N

— BricksCenter (@BricksCenter) January 13, 2023

10 ASSISTS IN 1ST HALF FOR BEN SIMMONS.

Passing clinic on TNT. pic.twitter.com/k1LEvSMznu

— NBA (@NBA) January 13, 2023

Ben Simmons is having the most effective 0-point game I've maybe ever watched lmao

— Matt Brooks (@MattBrooksNBA) January 13, 2023

Benjamin David Simmons, you have forgotten. You have forgotten who you are and so have play like shit. Look inside yourself Ben. You are more than what you have become. You must take your place as a #2 guy behind Kryie Irving. Remember who you are. pic.twitter.com/tTQAz17Y9h

— TeeRexy (@TRexy1199) January 12, 2023

Ben Simmons against Boston pic.twitter.com/M31Ljn1SHt

— Jac Manuell (@JacManuell) January 13, 2023

Noticed in TNT pregame that the Nets recreate real-game situations with Ben Simmons not shooting in the lay-up line. pic.twitter.com/ImoCV7OJOQ

— Andrew Perloff (@andrewperloff) January 13, 2023

It’s criminal what Simmons was doing out there tonight. 9-13-0. Didn’t even finish the double double in a loss against a down Celtics team.

— MF (@FaublasM) January 13, 2023

Ben Simmons picks up a lot of lazy, unnecessary fouls.

It was a problem early in the season and it has hurt the Nets in this one.

— Erik Slater (@erikslater_) January 13, 2023

https://twitter.com/statmuse/status/1613734670457339905

Surprised that the Nets are in this game with KD being out and Simmons being scared to shoot.

— Wu-Tang's 101st member (@RhymeSik) January 13, 2023

Ben Simmons passes up on a layup attempt against Luke Kornet 😬 pic.twitter.com/PV3TO1TrfR

— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) January 13, 2023

Nobody:

Ben Simmons: pic.twitter.com/31UC1e1vzX

— Nets As Depicted By Spongebob (@NetsDepiction) January 13, 2023

Ben Simmons may not be able to shoot but he’s one of the most versatile and best passers in the NBA pic.twitter.com/dcV3b6eMKI

— 𝑩𝒓𝒊𝒂𝒏 (@BrianNextUp) January 13, 2023

Simmons was impactful for the Nets at many points tonight but his lack of scoring really drowned them. Kyrie Irving had an inefficient 24-point night while Jayson Tatum had an even worse shooting night for his team-leading 20 points. 


Can The Nets Survive A Month Without Kevin Durant?

The Nets are a team led by a 1A star in Kevin Durant and a 1B star in Kyrie Irving. KD is very clearly the better player and takes more on-court irresponsibility. While Kyrie is better than most second options around the league, he isn’t nearly consistent enough to be the leader of the Nets every night. That is when the team needs players like Ben Simmons to step up.

Simmons tried and played well in many ways. However, scoring 0 points just shouldn’t be alright for someone who is a former All-NBA selection on a max contract. Hopefully, he has some big games this month to help the Nets keep their position on the table.

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Ishaan Bhattacharya is a content manager for Fadeaway World from New Delhi, India. With his expertise in NBA content creation, Ishaan brings a wealth of experience to his role, contributing to the site's authority and reach within the basketball community. Over the last year, Ishaan has interviewed Ray Allen and Mark Tatum, while also covering the 2023 NBA Abu Dhabi Games which saw the Dallas Mavericks take on the Minnesota Timberwolves.Since joining Fadeaway World in March 2022, Ishaan Bhattacharya has become known for his unique perspective on the NBA. He consistently delivers this insight through his daily news coverage and detailed opinion pieces on the most significant topics in the league.Before his tenure at Fadeaway World, Ishaan worked in corporate communications, where he serviced prominent sports brands, including NBA India, Sports18, Amazon Prime Sports, and Royal Challengers Bangalore. This experience in strategic communications for leading sports entities has enhanced his ability to craft impactful narratives and connect with a global audience.A true MFFLer (Mavs Fan for Life, for the uninitiated), Ishaan is a massive fan of the Dallas Mavericks. When he is not upset about Jalen Brunson walking in free agency, you can see Ishaan as an avid gamer and content creator. His passion for basketball extends beyond the Mavericks, as evidenced by his thoughtfully curated NBA Mount Rushmore, featuring LeBron James, Michael Jordan, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, and Bill Russell—each representing distinct eras and bringing their unique qualities to the game.Featured On: ESPN, Sports Illustrated, Bleacher Report, Yahoo Sports, NBA, Fox Sports, The Spun
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