"F**k what everybody else talking about, I want to see him shoot a three, I want to see him shoot a jump shot" - Draymond Green believes being around Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving will improve Ben Simmons' game
“Can you imagine Ben Simmons at top of the key with Kevin Durant on one side and Kyrie on the other?” – WWE Hall of Famer praises Ben Simmons to choose Nets, says the playmaker role suits him
“The Brooklyn Nets are one of 2 teams who have the potential to knock off the Golden State Warriors” – NBA analyst trusts Nets to be a championship contender, says the only thing they lack is “girth”
“It wasn’t even on my mind … Obviously, there’s history but it’s basketball” - Ben Simmons issues a nonchalant response to playing against Philadelphia 76ers in first game back
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“When healthy I believe he’s the best on the planet Earth” – NBA analyst believes this season Nets should discard all internal conflicts from past, says the three All-Stars are skillful enough to ‘win it all'
“I won't say his name at all this year, how about that?” – Shaquille O’Neal clarifies his stance on Ben Simmons' latest statement around ‘LSU brother’ topic, says he just analyzed the game and feels Ben is soft
“There’re 2 things everybody body does when they walk into a basketball gym; one, you dribble the ball; second, you shoot the ball” – NBA analyst contradicts coach's approach with Ben Simmons on his shooting
“That level of talent, IQ, motivation and drive — anything’s possible” – Kyrie Irving is optimistic about Ben Simmons returning to All-Star form, believes he’ll unlock his full potential as he gets healthy
“If he is open and wants to shoot it I’m not gonna yank him out of the game” – Nets coach asserts Ben Simmons is more of a playmaker for the team, says he doesn’t need him to focus on shooting
“He’s a guy that needs the ball in his hands, he’s best at being a playmaker” – NBA analyst analyzes how the Nets could use Ben Simmons, advises the Nets coach to use his skills efficiently
"Whatever greatness looks like for him, he wants it" - Kyrie Irving commends Ben Simmons for his resolve and resiliency as the Nets 'big 3' prepare for a challenging season
"I don't care about people saying certain things because I can't control that" - Ben Simmons sends out defiant message as he looks to have productive season with Brooklyn Nets
"I don't give a damn if Michael Jordan is on your back" - Shaquille O'Neal believes Ben Simmons was making excuses for his wrong decisions during game 7 against the Hawks, says he needs to dominate physically
“If Ben Simmons can't play under the duress of negative backlash…Then there's a problem”- NBA analyst asserts Ben Simmons needs to handle pressure, says negative backlash is part of the game
“First of all, these young players need to understand, Shaquille O'Neal don't need to hate on you”- Shaquille O’Neal asserts he will not sugarcoat his criticism of Ben Simmons or any athlete
“It seems like everyone's just trying to f*** with me now” – Ben Simmons opens up on his resentment in Philadelphia, says he was being pestered by the team and coach deliberately
“I feel like it’s Philly on steroids kind of”- Ben Simmons considers Brooklyn Nets a perfect fit for his capabilities, says Nets are similar to his former team but more talented and skilled
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