Stephen A. Smith Confirms Ben Simmons Is ‘Ready To Go’ For New Season

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As Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving look for the first bus out of Brooklyn, young star Ben Simmons is eagerly preparing for his return to basketball.

After over a year out of the game, he is set to complete his comeback on opening night for the Brooklyn Nets.

On First Take Monday morning, ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith dropped some intel on the two-way star and assured the world that he’s ready to play.

“New flash here, I ran into Ben Simmons. He and I had a conversation. His personal business is his personal business. I support the brother. I had a problem with him not playing, that’s in the past. He’s ready to go, he swears he’s ready to go, and I’m rooting for the brother.”

For a team mired in uncertainty, Ben Simmons is one of the only guarantees for this Nets squad. No matter what happens with Durant or Kyrie, Ben will be a Net and he might be charged with leading them through this next chapter of their existence.

Still, nobody really knows what to expect from him. After so much time off, how will he adjust to the grind of an 82-game NBA schedule? Will he finally master the jump shot that has held him back for years?

There are a lot of questions, but some still have some faith in what he can do.

“There are always challenges. Foremost, he has missed a whole season. It is going to be a challenge getting his rhythm back playing basketball,” Seth Curry said on the challenges of Simmons’ return. “I don’t know specifically what he has been through, mentally – that’s hard for me to comment on – but having that year off, having that time off, of competing and playing five-on-five basketball is going to be just as hard … just taking some time and getting re-acclimated to playing high-level basketball, but he is a special talent, has all the skills. The Nets need him on the floor.”

Needless to say, the whole NBA community will be watching Simmons very closely this season. After burning the 76ers so hard, he has a lot of work to do if he wants to re-gain some favor with the fans.

According to Stephen A.’s update, it seems like he knows that more than anyone — and he’s ready for the challenges that lie ahead.

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Nico Martinez is a veteran staff writer for Fadeaway World from Brooklyn, New York. He joined Fadeaway World in 2016 and is currently residing in Columbia, South Carolina. Nico holds a degree in Sports Management from Columbia International University where he built a strong foundation in the inner workings of sports media and management. Nico's contributions have significantly enhanced the credibility and depth of Fadeaway World's content, earning him recognition across the sports journalism community. His work has been discussed in prestigious publications like Sports Illustrated. A dedicated follower of LeBron James, Nico often leads coverage on news related to the basketball star. With nearly a decade of experience in sports journalism, Nico consistently provides comprehensive and timely basketball news, engaging a wide audience of basketball enthusiasts.Nico's most desired player to interview, past or present, is Kevin Durant. He is particularly keen on asking Durant if he has any regrets about his career, especially concerning his departure from the Oklahoma City Thunder, and why he engages so much with fans on social media. 
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