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NBA Fans React To Ben Simmons’s Lockdown Defense Against Giannis Antetokounmpo: “This Is What The Brooklyn Nets Need If They Want To Beat The Greek Freak”

NBA fans were excited to see Ben Simmons lock Giannis Antetokounmpo up during a preseason game between the Brooklyn Nets and Milwaukee Bucks.

Ishaan Bhattacharya
Oct 13, 2022
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The Milwaukee Bucks and Brooklyn Nets are going to be a thorn in each other’s sides all season long. These are 2 of the favorites to come out of the Eastern Conference and have built up a competitive rivalry since their 2021 playoff clash that saw the Bucks outlast the Nets in a Game 7. 

Giannis Antetokounmpo already seems to have generated bad blood from the Nets fanbase regarding his propensity to dive for loose balls and interact with Kyrie Irving’s ankles. The fanbase also reveled in their new addition Ben Simmons locking Antetokounmpo up in a play.

Competing out there pic.twitter.com/lGLpIlEMJP

— Brooklyn Nets (@BrooklynNets) October 13, 2022

https://twitter.com/jotapeskyyy/status/1580351184782897152https://twitter.com/Iconic_Simmons/status/1580351222414209025

And that’s why we traded for him..

— Ziaire Williams Fan Club (@ZiaireWillFan) October 13, 2022

https://twitter.com/smoove1710/status/1580351485426429953

Simmons first q was very very very good.

— Dylan Thomson (@dthomson42) October 13, 2022

We finally have length on defense 😭😭😭

— Pistol Meat Maravich 👑 (@MorrisChestbutt) October 13, 2022

Giannis in hell

— Lindor (@BKNETS417) October 13, 2022

https://twitter.com/Nets_10/status/1580484952411738117https://twitter.com/Joshuadunn__/status/1580355827516338176

Lmbo Ben putting body on lil dude!! https://t.co/ATRJJeNuWg

— BackEnd 🩸🦍 (@FcfBuccs) October 13, 2022

Embiid watching this having a panic attack https://t.co/414TTJ3quT

— dully (@Dullydevilz) October 13, 2022

Giannis would get his revenge soon enough, bullying Simmons on his way to the rim for an easy finish. 

This angle of Giannis vs Simmons 👀 pic.twitter.com/M6WJVeiXOZ

— Tas Melas (@TasMelas) October 13, 2022

Considering the athletic profiles of players on both teams, Simmons will be the guy guarding Giannis in any important game the two teams face. We should get used to these two creating some highlight plays against each other by virtue of Simmons being the best option to guard Antetokounmpo for the Nets. 


Will Ben Simmons Return To His DPOY-Level Form?

The last time we saw Simmons participate through the regular season, he finished second in DPOY behind Rudy Gobert. This was in 2020-21 before the Philadelphia 76ers playoff disaster that featured Ben in the center of it. Now that he has had a season off to get his mentality and body right for the upcoming season, the Nets will rely on Simmons to provide DPOY-level play.

The Nets roster has been weak on the defensive end for the last few seasons but Simmons is arguably the best defensive weapon in the entire league. He can defend all 5 positions and can hold his own against the best in the league, as his encounters with Giannis have proven.

Considering the defensive responsibility that will be on Simmons’ shoulder and the high expectations of this Nets team to have one of the best records in the league, Ben could easily challenge for DPOY provided his impact is felt on that end of the court in a successful season for the Nets. 

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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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