One of the most reviled former players in Philadelphia’s sports history got the hostile homecoming the Brooklyn Nets guard expected in his first game in the city.
Bouncing back after a knee issue and an ongoing back complaint,Ben Simmons tuned up for his eagerly-anticipated first trip back to Philadelphia on Wednesday with his first 20-point game since playing for the Sixers in last year’s play-offs.
Touted as a “once-in-a-generation talent”,Ben Simmons signed a $US170 million contract,and even dated a Kardashian – then things went sour. What really went down?
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It became obvious well before the final buzzer on opening night of the Brooklyn Nets’ season that Ben Simmons’ struggles won’t have a quick fix,despite the superstar talent surrounding him.
The new NBA season is almost upon us. Ben Simmons looks like a player reinvigorated as nine Australians look to showcase their skills on the big stage.
Having missed the entire 2021-22 season,Ben Simmons was back on the basketball court for the Brooklyn Nets on Tuesday,along with running mates Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant.
Brooklyn Nets star Ben Simmons says he is physically and mentally fresh and keen to again have an impact in the NBA when the season starts next month.
Ben Simmons says the Philadelphia 76ers didn’t do enough to help him as he coped with his mental health issues.
Josh Giddey is ready for the new NBA season after a long off-season and he is also excited about the fellow Aussie Dyson Daniels who will start his NBA career with the New Orleans Pelicans.
Seth Curry,who will be in Australia this week on a promotional tour,says Ben Simmons is back in the gym,with the Nets hopeful the Australian can return to his All-Star form after sitting out last season.