Ben Simmons explains passing up the layup 👀 ( via JJ Reddick )

[@Ninjajr55.]

ah yes trae young the hawks rim protector

[@BannedSports]

😂😂😂😂

[@Model_118]

Rim protector on HoF, didn’t you know ?

[@ShaMoneeey718]

Lmao I was like, so you not gon dunk on 170 pound Trae young?

[@bobjoro]

Isn’t Ben Simmons like 6’10 too? I don’t care if Dikembe is there, make a damn effort

[@thewhitemamba5702]

lmfao

[@TheBaconBean1]

He was gonna go for the dunk but then saw the greatest rim protector in the league trae young

[@jaylucas8352]

💀💀💀

[@Mm-th5jo]

😭😭😭

[@D.ocument.The.Journey]

🤣🤣

[@matchelino-l9h]

😐

[@jamardns77]

Only logical option was a pass, tre was sending that to the stands 😂

[@EJ-gi3yf]

In summary, he was afraid of going to the free throw line.

[@marquettegloves9907]

Yep. His made up answer must be a pride thing. Hard to admit you were an insecure coward in the biggest game of your career.

[@yxj5204]

He knew Trea was gonna hit that 60 inch vert and send that ball to Brazil if he jump, cause that’s what Trea is known for. Great call Ben.

[@shaunphillips3236]

His name is Trae Young but I feel u tho

[@scottskizzy1405]

😂

[@edwinglass7025]

True is…. He lost confidence. Missing free throws and not scoring, he started thinking too much instead using instincts. It happens but the problem is him taking accountability for his mistakes and “apparently” he ran from them. 💯🤷🏾‍♂️

[@vincentvega9747]

I like how you know how he felt in the game

[@Greek744]

Truth is... You don't know the truth🤡

[@jaylucas8352]

Truth is , my balls are heavy. I’m a bowler.

[@MasterJ30]

So your saying NBA Players cant lack confidence?

[@Name-nv4gq]

​@@MasterJ30they shouldnt

[@andreidinu7316]

For reference, Simmons was taller than ANY player on the Hawks.

[@supremeakuma]

6'10

[@dieforyoubabyy]

6’11

[@Tay_Stovall]

6’12

[@AC-nx7qr]

He isn’t taller than Gallinari

[@myleslanyon8745]

@@AC-nx7qr or capella

[@Sir_Parker06]

Bro was 6'10 worrying about trea young lmfao.

[@greiinnn4982]

6'11 with a shoe💀

[@speedy4659]

@@greiinnn4982Dang 6'11 with a shoe? I wonder how tall he would be with 2 shoes

[@Goatlikeitornot]

​@@greiinnn4982 what about 5 shoes?

[@greiinnn4982]

@@Goatlikeitornot Ben Simmons>Westbr8ck

[@Goatlikeitornot]

@@greiinnn4982 nah

[@ericdupree8603]

He’s 5’11 & your 6’10. There’s is zero reason to pass.

[@floydd4779]

Facts

[@D1Kwazy]

Bro it was in the moment every makes mistakes,like your dad did

[@floydd4779]

@@D1Kwazy it wasn't the moment...it was the whole series. Look at his fourth quarter number. He was afraid to shoot.

[@FreshPrincex4]

@@floydd4779 "DUNK OH THAT LIL' N- DUNK ON HIS LIL ASS!!"

[@Cameron-gy8lq]

@@floydd4779 me personally I won't take that level of disrespect

[@matthewbartlett1020]

It’s crazy how one play was the downfall of his career.

[@정도원-q3y]

It wasn't a one play got him

[@JasonJia11]

More like a culmination of all the misplays and his attitude for the game

[@destinedforgreatness4441]

Add freethrows to the mix dude was scared to even hold the damn ball

[@bigbearkat2010]

Nah that play was just a microcosm of him being either unable or unwilling to improve his offensive game over several seasons

[@bjt81366]

It wasn't the play. It was how he handled the situation for months and months after the play. If he had gone in the locker room and said yes I own it. I screwed up. He would still be on the team.

[@armyboicamo27]

"ur 6'10 ben. he like 5'11 at best they statpadding him dunk on him what are you doing"

[@callengzz]

He 6’2

[@markgarcia1866]

Lmfao dunk on that lil ni ☠️☠️☠️☠️😂😂😂

[@joemama22601]

rdc reference

[@armyboicamo27]

​@@joemama22601yep thats why i quoted it

[@tappedndaily2321]

"Dunk on that lil n-. Dunk on his lil ass".😂😂

[@heyaotan8122]

U can see the sadness in his eyes😢

[@1Solace]

Im sure his money will remind him to smile

[@NaritusPwN]

I’m a die hard 76ers fan. This was the precise moment we knew he was absolutely cooked.

[@January16th08]

Its ok ben im scared of midgets running full speed at me too

[@Malitubee]

😂🤣😂

[@willharden6456]

😂😂😂😂

[@lesterdiamonds27]

😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@Lilbuptown]

Trae is 6,1 and your calling him a midget💀

[@January16th08]

@@Lilbuptown thats short for the nba lilbuptown 🤓

[@TrueXL]

All ben had to say he was scared at shooting free throws and thought trae was gonna intentionally foul him.

[@IncognitoSprax]

Basically what he said without saying it

[@bill11222]

@@TrueXL thought? They got inside Ben's head with the hack-a-ben strategy. Ben didn't attempt a shot in 4 straight 4th quarters. Trae was gonna grab both wrists, forearms or pull his shorts down and then tackle him. And Ben felt the heat 10 inches below him.

[@Frank-E-Baby]

🤦🏾‍♂️And there lies the problem. He “didn’t think it was that big.” Elimination game. You’ve got a 4’8”point guard in the paint. And he “didn’t think it was that big.” We’re built different in Philly💪🏾✌🏾

[@eliaslazaro8652]

So he was scared of 5'10 Trae young 😂😂😂💀

[@hakeemandbirdoverrated2142]

Trae is 6'2" lol

[@MetaXeditz147]

@@hakeemandbirdoverrated2142 who cares nigga im 16 and im 6'6 nigga short as hell

[@dedwrite12]

@@hakeemandbirdoverrated2142 possibly 6’0 cuz the they list players higher or lower sometimes

[@letimothykelly]

No, passed it to someone he thought was open instead of a contested layup

[@hakeemandbirdoverrated2142]

@@dedwrite12 Trae is listed at 185 cm

[@GusDom]

He still doesn't get it. That's how far removed from reality he is. He doesn't realize he was THERE. There was no reason for ANY pass, you're where everyone wants to be. Poor guy. I think he's done. He's being bullied and criticized and he doesn't think he did anything wrong. SMH.

[@Ty-lw8dp]

this is facts lmaoo.

[@jaylucas8352]

Imagine if that was Aaron Gordon instead of Ben Simmons. Dunk fest

[@masilomoshesh1475]

​@@jaylucas8352It would have been a reverse pump dunk to be exact.

[@waterbear6892]

It’s just a sport people. How about people put this much energy towards children getting massacred at school like in Uganda recently or the food deserts that exist in America. Stop being blinded.

[@masilomoshesh1475]

@@waterbear6892 Just because some of us watch sports as a pass time doesn't mean we're oblivious to all the horrible stuff that's happening around the world. Wtf are you doing to make the world a better place other than going on KZbin and talking shit.

[@Ryan_11990]

Ben should’ve brought the rim down on Trae’s head!

[@blizzyalmxghty9297]

I’m sayin but instead he decided to do what the Seahawks decided to do

[@chrisszyyy]

Ben Simmons rehearsed this answer for a over a year

[@jshontwine9622]

Truthfully He was scared he might miss😂

[@javiersilva1577]

Nah he was scared he was gonna be fouled and have to shoot free throws.

[@John-t8t5h]

and miss 😂

[@UnexpectingDuck]

He could literally snap traes ribs if he tried to block that shit💀💀

[@Eat_My_Shortz]

I didn’t even realize it was Trae young there. This changes everything.

[@ck-sx4zz]

Keep going Ben, we believe in you! No player is free of mistakes, ever. ❤️and respect from Australia.

[@samisegosemudi7]

Everyone makes mistakes 😂😂😭

[@footbul_editz6938]

Ye like u leaving boston

[@KaizerSozaye]

@@footbul_editz6938 what about Kyrie

[@BRJ45]

@@KaizerSozayewas a mistake for ky but good for the celtics letting their stars tatum and brown develop

[@DamianOrozco-oy1io]

Yeah like you taco Muncher fall

[@AngelTorres-se9xk]

Yea people think they would have EASILY just made the right play in the playoffs just they can’t even get off their couch 🤣

[@bondbarrybonds5774]

I don’t blame him, Trey Young is an underrated rim protector 😂😂😂😂😂

[@blak1351]

Lmao fr

[@reptilefvlogs716]

Ask Mo Bamba

[@GodF-1st]

I think Matisse missed both FT’s as well😭

[@koop2.1.5]

Missed 1

[@likreid893]

Hawks still won that series

[@GodF-1st]

@@likreid893 ok? Are u just insecure that u thinking of that when we talking bout FT’s?

[@likreid893]

@DillonBRICKS lol I'm sure your friends love this side of you

[@Ravensflock68]

@@likreid893at least he has friends

[@ghionbezie]

Renowned rim protector Trae Young

[@OmegaSeraphim]

that's the problem of having a 6'10 dude at point guard.

[@arcadion448]

Uh no, that's the problem with having Simmons as a point guard. Even Westbrick would've dunked on Trae Young.

[@mrharvardyayayay3581]

@@arcadion448 shows height isnt everything. Its about the playstyle

[@arcadion448]

@@mrharvardyayayay3581, not playstyle - mentality. Westbrick maybe a selfish player, but he isn't lazy like Simmons.

[@mrharvardyayayay3581]

@@arcadion448 thats what playstyle means. Hes not aggressive enough.

[@scruffd0g193]

Problem was having a PG who was totally useless on offense in today game.

[@ohudidntknow8835]

Im rooting for u bud.

[@christiancane7572]

Bro changed his story from not wanting to get fouled to having to make a read, the only read was him putting the ball in the basket 😭

[@Skor9o]

To Bens defense, after this, he said he should’ve dunked it for sure.

[@deeflow7348]

He has zero defense

[@Jay23kwhite]

@@deeflow7348more than u. Stop hating you can’t beat him your probably a fat dad on his couch on his phone typing

[@Jay23kwhite]

@@deeflow7348wasn’t he a all defensive player contender?

[@deeflow7348]

@Jay23kwhite Yes and he still has zero heart, and I'm not going back and forth about this chump

[@Jay23kwhite]

@@deeflow7348 he’s not a chump

[@kylejoseph8941]

😂😂😂 bro is legit a foot taller than trea but he concerned about getting blocked

[@MichaelBoyd-eu2gi]

Your the professional You need to come thru ❤

[@juanjaimes1836]

Why ppl act like Trae mutombo was not there?

[@Jaycmkburner]

If y’all don’t understand he’s already gathering the ball from a loose ball situation he thought Trae young was going to come from his blindside which he did and immediately gathered the ball and hit the open man the real shame is we shame him for creating free throws which is free points in general instead of the guy who didn’t hit the free throws

[@KINGBRAZY282]

He didn’t even think bout laying it up that close to the basket lmao 😂

[@richarddiaz1973]

Bro asked “it’s that big” smh

[@demarkeyasjordan2406]

Nah that's crazy ben 😂. Why didn't u "just flush it "? YES it's that big !

[@rickgarza45]

Weak mind an weak heart equals this poor kid God bless him

[@BLAZE_G0D]

Ben was 6'10 in the paint while being guarded by 6'1 Trae use that mf height

[@jaycrushalot]

I feel like he thought trae was gonna foul him and he didn’t wanna risk going to the line

[@travscott646]

"Trae was gonna come over quicker" WTF! Trae could've came over like Usain Bolt, who cares! Dunk that ish!

[@mattdrewdrums]

Of course it's a HUGE deal. To be so unaware and lacking in confidence to pass up an easy basket in a pivotal moment during the playoffs is something we rarely see from any professional athlete.

[@macariosakayy]

Ben here wearing the biggest sombrero😂

[@markrobinson9394]

Ben Simmons is 6’10” and 240 lbs, yet he’s intimidated by Trae Young in the paint. This boy just doesn’t want to play basketball.

[@Zeke_Moores]

Simmons not afraid to pass the rock, very brave, time to celebrate his braveness

[@jand1144]

Ppl gotta move on let that man liv 💯

[@KwizMatix]

His life ain’t in danger… His nba career on the other hand! 🤦🏾‍♂️ Tragic 😢

[@ninjachannel007]

We would have done that if he didn't fall off completely after that moment, but still makes $50 mil, basically robbing teams over the past three.

[@mr.vegeta1212]

JJ thinking 💭 this dude really blew the chance to redeem himself here and said Trae Young Full Blown

[@troofball4]

No accountability. Who cares if tray is about to come over or anyone else on that squad.

[@tye9713]

Just 1 play relax

[@Faddahrogeroftrinibago]

@@tye9713Typical 76ers fan, ignore hi,

[@troofball4]

​@@tye9713that answer epitomizes the way he played in every game

[@ymoney1535]

@@tye9713if he was playing well that series then sure but he was god awful and this was the final straw

[@ThePsychosis92]

His thought process is for like a regular season game. Everything moves faster in playoffs. See how fast help defence swarmed in when he made that pass. He was open for like 0.1 sec

[@WildEdits08]

BRO HE IS 5’11 his excuses are bs

[@Jay23kwhite]

You play in the nba then since you think he’s making excuses? I bet u will be embarrassed .DO U KNOW HOW MANY PEOPLE ARE WATCHING THE PLAYOFFS? OVER 1M PEOPLE WATCHING THE ONE GAME

[@swisheditz4180]

idk why one play and everyone is pissed it’s just one play and now everyone is so mad at him even though it’s the playoffs

[@therealneal3034]

That play cost him his confidence. The 76ers should sue Trae for destroying their product 😂😂😂😂

[@Base-hb7rj]

😂

[@jackbombay1423]

I feel this guy, when you fear something and don´t solve the problem it becomes so big it destroys you. He just feared the FT line.

[@aquartermil]

Still don’t understand why people got on him for that cause that’s not why they lost

[@troofball4]

It's at the heart of why they lost

[@aquartermil]

@@troofball4 nah not necessarily, my team the hawks 😭so I watched faithfully what was happening. They was all missing assignments on defense and taking bad shots on offense especially Joel embid. Hawks figured out how to make embid force and he didn’t adjust at all just tried to palm his way through people. Turn it over in crucial moments. Tobias was on and off inconsistent, Ben played great d but was a liability on offense half of the time when he wasn’t aggressive. Maxey was gettin cooked and was still kinda learning the ropes, Seth curry was the actual consistent guy that whole series, and the other players couldn’t get going. Then game 7 embid went to hero ball in the post and it didn’t work as planned tbh my team shoulda lost that series💯

[@bigbearkat2010]

@@aquartermil They took bad shots on offense because Atlanta didn't need to even attempt to guard Ben down the stretch because he was like Scooby Doo in a haunted house he so afraid of the ball

[@21sled]

@@troofball4I know this is a 10 month old comment but no it’s not. The whole team didn’t show up for game 7..other than the 31 pts Joel had…the whole team sucked.

[@troofball4]

@@21sled true but imagine how bad he sucked if he was worse then all of them. And this comment aged incredibly well

[@highchurro1545]

Bro really respected traes defense under the rim 😭

[@fath4533]

bro really scared by trae when he's literally bigger than him 😂😂😂

[@hybriddavinci]

Bros self awareness is off the hook

[@manna6147]

Yes Ben…It’s that big.

[@hansolo2K9]

Yeah...JJ is right...Breakdown is the right word.

[@jacksavage279]

His confidence is crushed.

[@Thomasniu]

Don’t worry Ben, I’m pulling for you

[@Anthonycheesman33]

Imagine being scared of someone a foot shorter than you .

[@mixkid3362]

It's because Ben sucks at free throws and going for a dunk was going to get him fouled and sent to the line. He didn't want to do that, so that's why he passed

[@Anthonycheesman33]

@@mixkid3362 is that suppose to make it any better lol??

[@mixkid3362]

@@Anthonycheesman33 no it definitely doesn't I'm just saying that to show how ridiculous Ben was acting

[@Jay23kwhite]

@@mixkid3362he can shoot free throws but when your infront of 300k+ people of course you will be nervous as hell.Ik I would at first

[@nelsonchong4404]

@@Jay23kwhiteevery NBA player needs to play in front of 300k people wdym?

[@jayguira7375]

man got a max contract and dipped mentally, one of the greatest heist ever

[@natemoody3116]

I feel bad for Ben. Really hope he can make a comeback

[@zune1551]

Game 7 2 mins to go quick decision, he didn’t make the wrong one because they still got points off it but he could’ve made a better decision, I don’t blame him

[@Ya-got-boyf]

Did he just say Trae was coming? 🤔🤣🤣🤣🤦

[@lesterdiamonds27]

😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@marvin6119]

Trea the 5'9 RIM PROTECTOR

[@scottskizzy1405]

😂

[@roxetteannclavano8055]

Ben was just having his period that game is all.

[@TheArchfiend]

"I saw someone the size of a ten year old boy coming my way and was all 'hell nah' I gotta pass the rock."

[@MarcusKrestaevus]

Im actually sad for ben. He could have been the next big thing and he got scared and lost passion for basketball. I truly hope he revives his career later on so we can see his true potential

[@ifheavenwashuman]

He thinks his teammates made it bigger than it was, but it honestly was pent up frustration from him not only not having that sense of urgency, but for also not taking advantage of how talented he truly is/was. He didn't seem to want to dominate. He was comfortable having Embiid shoulder the load. He was comfortable being above average. He was comfortable with his annual 16, 8 & 8 after spending summers advertising aspects of his game he never displayed in-game.

[@MrEverest06]

People just used him as an scapegoat.

[@AC-nx7qr]

And now Embiid is using his team as a whole as the scapegoat 😂

[@Faddahrogeroftrinibago]

In Ohilly, there is always a scapegoat for their failures. Mark m words, next year, Embiid will Be their scapegoat.

[@DamianOrozco-oy1io]

TRAE YOUNG GOOD AT RIM protecting right guyssss!!!!

[@maad2]

Music can’t even help you Ben 👎🏽

[@moodyloc1747]

Lmaooooo

[@edwinglass7025]

😂😂😂

[@joelmadlansacay904]

"Was that big" got me laughing

[@carsheep888]

Jesus loves you!

[@LoScrila84]

Never thought highly of this dude. Turns out to be right

[@Saltpeanutss]

No, it’s just cowardly. I’ve been there. Passing up a wide open lay because I didn’t want the heat on me if I missed.

[@mattfrost5034]

Yeah but urs was in middle school basketball, not the NBA

[@vcnsored]

Called yourself a coward lad

[@Jay23kwhite]

It’s pressure like these dudes in the comments they are the heat

[@Jay23kwhite]

@@mattfrost5034being in the nba is worst than middle school 😂😂😂😂 YOU KNOW HOW MANY DAMN PEOPLE WATCH ONE GAME?

[@Saltpeanutss]

@@vcnsored I can tell the truth about who I’ve been. Sorry you can’t do that yet

[@lupebalderas7433]

He’s a pass first guy, trusted his instincts

[@cat.batshon]

“WHO on the Hawks is scaring you Ben?”

[@mjt7231]

Trae young. This man was afraid of a man a foot smaller than him contesting under the basket. He was afraid of missing, getting fouled, and going to the line. The most frustrating part about this dude is how much talent he has in that body. He’s the polar opposite of Pat Bev and PJ Tucker. We’d all kill to be that gifted. And this dude just takes it for granted and couldn’t careless.

[@MarlyMarlPodcast]

And they actually gave this dude “Rookie of the Year “ 😅😊😢😢

[@LysergiCoyotl]

Hilarious. He seems all chill about this yet it was literally the turning point in him going from All Star to scrub ...

[@millercmdn6805]

Lmaooooo giving out Word Salad

[@grinchemtay]

U gotta turn up dis year Ben!!!

[@bill11222]

in the playoffs, you have to make the right decisions? like not taking any shots in the 4th quarter of several games? I love JJ's podcast. but he gave Ben a hand job in this interview.

[@jayu7141]

He's smiling great

[@bigl261991]

Maaaan he knew trey was gnna punch his shit!

[@nbarealtalker]

He read “free throws” on the play and passed.

[@nothanks5264]

Nothing is scarier than seeing a 6’1 rim defender when you’re 6’10 🫡

[@brandonmoskos9149]

This dude stays hurt. I swear he never plays.

[@diehardeaglesfansince1994]

he was probably afraid Trae was going to foul him

[@BallhogHoops]

Honestly, stop the Ben hate. He just needs to find his moment. He is a great player. You guys all say this was a terrible mistake, have no idea how hard it is to make the correct decision every time. He is human, he can’t react to everything that happens in a slight second and preform perfectly.

[@SpeedinBulletPodcast]

Imagine if Ben dunks the ball, everyone praises him, his confidence is restored, Sixers beat the hawk, win multiple finals, start a dynasty with a Big 3 of EMBIID, Simmons, Maxey

[@tutuy-mm2be]

Ben is unselfish & makes the right play which is why I understand from his POV... however even if Trae is going full speed at him he should know he could finish over him because he is 6'9 vs a 6 feet defender that's not really known to jump.

[@ifheavenwashuman]

Makes the right play? Like not taking open jumpers & not being a relentless attacker as a superior athlete in 75% of game situations?

[@DamianOrozco-oy1io]

Pov: trae young watching this short be like wtf I can’t rim protect am a midget

[@KingCR7-n7w]

He was the ⏭️ nothing personal 😅

[@nickbullis7307]

Everyone saying dunk on trae if he has dunk on trae or wide open dunk he’s gonna pass he has a passing mindset

[@Dkirk215]

They say one play can’t end your career … well ask Ben Simmons 😂

[@gedionsamuel2256]

“The right decisions majority of the time…” proceeds to make the Wrong Decisions all the time 🤦‍♂️

[@MillzSzn]

he aint gotta worry about playoffs no time soon