Fans merciless as Ben Simmons posts a triple-double but San Antonio Spurs upset Brooklyn Nets
Ben Simmons was the only superstar left for the Brooklyn Nets against the San Antonio Spurs on Tuesday, with Kevin Durant still dealing with his MCL sprain and Kyrie Irving recently sidelined due to right calf soreness. In their absence, Simmons took over as the team's leader with a triple-double performance, although the Nets still lost 106-98.
Simmons recorded 10 points, 11 assists, 10 rebounds, 4 steals, and 2 blocks against San Antonio. However, his efforts weren't enough to help Brooklyn secure a win. As a result, fans were left unimpressed with Simmons' game. While some fans on social media don't think the triple-double matters since they lost, others believe that Simmons is stat padding.
@SixersArena tweeted: "And a fat L"
@TheHoopCentral And a fat L
@Brklynz_Own tweeted: "Stat padding"
@TheHoopCentral Stat padding
Fans are unimpressed by Ben Simmons' triple-double performance
Ever since his issues with the Philadelphia 76ers, Ben Simmons has been struggling to get on the good side of the fans. Even now that he's suiting up for the Brooklyn Nets, the home crowd doesn't seem to appreciate him much. And they're probably not to blame, as Simmons hasn't exactly been playing on the level he once did.
When the Nets faced the San Antonio Spurs on Tuesday night, Simmons was put to the test. Without Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving on his side, everyone wanted to see if Simmons had it in him to carry his team. While he put up a solid triple-double performance, fans aren't exactly thrilled about the loss. The Nets superstar is now being roasted on Twitter despite his efforts.
Here are some of the fans' reactions:
@LegacyOfRei tweeted: "Looks good on paper just like those 1000 assists he had the other day...but none of this is impacting winning. I'm disappointed in Ben...thought he would play with a chip on his shoulder this season. Man plays like he's been eating chips instead"
@TheHoopCentral Looks good on paper just like those 1000 assists he had the other day...but none of this is impacting winning. I'm disappointed in Ben...thought he would play with a chip on his shoulder this season. Man plays like he's been eating chips instead 🙄
@ZymuroYT tweeted: "Only Ben Simmons can get hate for a triple double + 4 steals"
@TheHoopCentral Only Ben Simmons can get hate for a triple double + 4 steals 💀
@nyttypos tweeted: "7 turnovers, 4 fouls, 4-10 shooting, just 2 FTA"
@TheHoopCentral 7 turnovers, 4 fouls, 4-10 shooting, just 2 FTA (made both!)
@4444NFT tweeted: "7 turnovers, absolute BUM"
@TheHoopCentral 7 turnovers, absolute BUM
@SheaLocked tweeted: "If this dude could just gain a little bit off confidence with his shot he could be so good has everything except for shot creation and confidence"
@TheHoopCentral If this dude could just gain a little bit off confidence with his shot he could be so good has everything except for shot creation and confidence
@shane_casperson tweeted: "He’s a good role player but not a star. Being the #1 overall pick gives you lofty expectations but that not who he is and what he produces. He’s overrated because the media and fans expect so much out of him. But he’s just not that guy"
@TheHoopCentral He’s a good role player but not a star. Being the #1 overall pick gives you lofty expectations but that not who he is and what he produces. He’s overrated because the media and fans expect so much out of him. But he’s just not that guy
@socialbp tweeted: "every time I see a Ben Simmons stats post, I have to cringe. People are too focused on 1 single player who is an average NBA talent."
@TheHoopCentral every time I see a Ben Simmons stats post, I have to cringe. People are too focused on 1 single player who is an average NBA talent.
@DwillGvo tweeted: "not enough damnit we need KD back we on a 2 game losing streak"
@TheHoopCentral not enough damnit we need KD back we on a 2 game losing streak 🤦🏾♂️🤦🏾♂️