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Steve Nash Says Ben Simmons Could Return This Season: “I Don’t Expect Him To Be Dialed In”

Ishaan Bhattacharya
Mar 16, 2022
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The Brooklyn Nets acquisition of Ben Simmons is the biggest active wildcard in the Eastern Conference. Everyone knows of the offensive greatness that Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving bring to a game, but the Nets’ defensive weaknesses make them struggle against most opponents, something that would be amplified in the playoffs.

Simmons is a key defensive player that can guard all five positions on the court and can facilitate the offense for Kyrie and KD to get better looks. However, this only happens if we see the version of Ben that we got accustomed to seeing in Philadelphia.

It seems if Simmons debuts this season, he will be playing rusty basis what Brooklyn Nets head coach Steve Nash had to say about his impending availability

Steve Nash said he’s “very hopeful” that Ben Simmons will play this regular season. #nets

— Brian Lewis (@NYPost_Lewis) March 15, 2022

In a post-game scrum, Nash added this about Simmons integration into the Nets’ play-style.

“I think he has a pretty good understanding,” Nash said, via ESPN. “Now, has his focus been on learning what we’re doing? No, it’s been on getting better. We’ve had him around, we want him to learn, but there’s a lot going on when you’re desperately trying to fight to get on the court… I don’t expect him to be totally dialed in on what we’re doing because part of that is also feel, getting out there with your teammates, seeing how it fits. I think he’ll be a perfect fit for our guys. But some of that stuff is also getting out there and doing it, learning on the fly, rather than reading it off the notes.”

This season may not be the one Nets fans look to for their coronation. However, with Simmons signed long-term and having an off-season to fully integrate himself into the system, the Nets may have a better chance next season with their new Big Three.

With the talent at their disposal, the Nets will be a very dangerous matchup for the top-seeds in the East. It will be interesting to see if just talent can beat the likes of the Milwaukee Bucks or the Miami Heat in the first round.  

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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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