“Fouling out is not an option. Playing aggressive is something we want him to do, but we also want to play smart”- Kyrie Irving sends a message to Ben Simmons after he fouls out in 23 minutes in official debut
NBA fans go nuts as Zion Williamson dominates Ben Simmons and Brooklyn Nets en route to victory: "Zion Williamson looking at Ben Simmons like bbq chicken!"
“If I’m not aggressive, this team’s not going, so I gotta be the motor”- Ben Simmons says Brooklyn Nets have encouraged him to be aggressive to have a chance at success
"We need him to 'Run, Forrest, Run'... Defensively is really where you need him" - NBA insider asserts Brooklyn Nets have weapons outside of their 'Big 3'
“F**k, I can’t wait to go there, yeah” – Ben Simmons expresses excitement over playing against his former team, says he’s ready for a different experience and will prove everyone wrong
"I still can't, f**k, I can't make everybody happy, you know?" – Ben Simmons openly says he can’t fulfill every expectation of the fans, says his focus is on playing his role for the team
"If I don't improve my body, then I'm not gonna make it in the NBA" - Former player J.J. Redick describes his preparation, says he changed his training regime after being affected by injuries
"Jason Kidd would have a layup and kick it out to somebody for a 3" - Former NBA champion advises Ben Simmons to find a balance between his passing and scoring, compares his passing ability to Jason Kidd
“Like, come on, man, you think I’m just airballing every shot?” – Ben Simmons reacts to his viral clip of his air ball, says people are unnecessarily trying to defame him
“Steve Nash don’t have time, he’s on the hot seat” – Former NBA champion believes it’s due time for the Nets coach to direct his team towards success, says he'll be judged on the revival of Ben Simmons' career
"Giannis is incredible…I’m leaving a two-time MVP off the list” – Former NBA champion lists his current top 5 players in NBA, says Ben Simmons is mentally not prepared to take big shots
“I do think he's recommitted… He knew that they wasn't gonna give him the big bread’ – Former NBA player isn’t surprised by James Harden’s underpaid signing, says he compromised for irregular play last year
“Ben Simmons has not played a meaningful NBA game for almost a year and a half” - NBA analyst is concerned about Nets defensive stance, says Ben Simmons will return to form with advancement in regular season
"Teachers teach and do the world good; Kings just rule and most are never understood" - Former Most Improved Player winner analyzes Ben Simmons' role with Brooklyn Nets
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