Ben Simmons is making a HUGE mistake

#NBA #Nets #BenSimmons
Ben Simmons is planning to make his Nets debut later in their first round series against the Celtics. The guard hasn’t played basketball in almost a year and is dealing with a serious back issue but still plans to return to the court. This is a look at why that could derail his career again and why the Nets should not risk another disaster.
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[@kingoffedoras9932]

It's a serious double edged sword, cause Ben could either destroy the chemistry of this already fragile team, OR he could bring great rebounding, defense and good playmaking all of which Brooklyn needs, and save them. I seriously doubt he plays legit minutes though, I think the report that came out said he would play at most 10-15 minutes a night, so do with that what you will.

[@snapstradamus888]

I would almost prefer him stay out than him come back make a huge impact then go down again in a later round

[@sheistyindividual]

destroy spacing, yes, chemistry - probably not.

[@richarddenaris6494]

I think by game 4 (if need ) if nets are even 2-2 or anything if the teams advantage is 3-1 either way if he gets 12-16ppg 4-6rebounds few assist and be solid on D it will be a couple weeks till game 5 or 6 and 15min if doing well isn't that bad. If need be put him less or more. Would be null an void if. Nets win in 5or6 keep Ben out till 2nd round.

[@something8686]

Nets need defense and Simmons has it

[@b.a.3558]

Y’all forgetting Ben Simmons makes his teammates better whenever he steps on the court

[@telkadi]

As a Celtics fan, I think he should play 😊

[@marvelputra1097]

yea, so you could win lmao

[@cwebed-stuy9951]

Ben Simmons will guard Tatum and shut him down

[@ragewayz900]

@@cwebed-stuy9951 lmao

[@reaper_is_unavailable]

I want him in there, simply because it makes things interesting. Whether he plays or not and they lose then people will trash him (he has got to get over sometime sooner than later). Should they win tho (WITH HIM GIVING CONTRIBUTION - this is questionable at best) this would be an ironic moment. Either way, this is shaping up to be a fun series.

[@michaelconstantinemiranda2352]

Cant wait for TD Garden to roast this guy so hard when he airballs a ft until he goes running to the locker room crying.

[@Sgs9199]

The amount this guy contradicts himself bro. I can’t count that high

[@01034599]

somebody's lying man... either Ben was never hurt for this situation to work out or he's not playing at all. This doesn't make sense.

[@AMHoops]

I totally agree!! Zero sense whatsoever.

[@phxlltv]

its not hard to understand at all lol. he was gonna come back around the sixers game then started having back pains .. got an epidural & is now ramping up again. simple

[@walker1984]

Unfortunately if the Nets plan is for a deep playoff run, they need Ben Simmons out there. If they don't mind being bounced, then he doesn't need to be out there.

[@emilioreyes4159]

That doesn't make sense lol

[@walker1984]

@@emilioreyes4159 ok, the Nets cannot beat a deep Celtics team with Durant and Kyrie and serviceable depth. Simmons may be enough of a presence to make a difference in their favor

[@emilioreyes4159]

@@walker1984 Did you even watch the video? The playoffs is the worst scenario for a weak-minded player like Simmons

[@Ayyybruhlmao]

@@emilioreyes4159 bro he’s still a solid player regardless of all the bullshit he’s been pullin. Stop acting like Simmons isn’t even a starter

[@mateo02_]

@@emilioreyes4159 i would take a weak minded ben simmons over nic claxton any day 😭😭😭

[@watchembleed8122]

Just watch it play out.. Go nets

[@byronnn0922]

Banwagon

[@orange_curveball]

I swear I laughed so hard when you said "mentally strong"and "Ben Simmons" in the same sentence.

[@thabiggisbird]

It genuinely annoys me that you are this underrated and overall underapreciated by the KZbin community. I respect the grind man! Keep it up

[@josephjames8131]

Cause he sucks

[@officialro1]

HE FINALLY NOTICED ABOUT MY PACERS!!

[@MikeNeedlerMusic]

Haha I second the pacers! I've caught all their games while I've been in the UK (home games start at midnight here!)

[@jacksonlowe3993]

I think if they go down 2-1 or 3-0 you should play Ben game 4 but if they win the next two games you keep him out

[@c.kerns0118]

If he comes back. The NBA NEEDS a Philly/Nets conference finals

[@jadeimingan184]

Ahahhahahahahaahahhahaahahhahahaahahhahahahaah

[@youneedhelp1151]

Maybe Next years playoffs who knows🤷‍♂️

[@c.kerns0118]

@@youneedhelp1151 just a playoff series of the 2 teams would be an insane Philly crowd. Only way they would have met up this year would have been the conference finals lol

[@seankeogh3616]

The shade thrown at russ in the middle of that 😭😂💀

[@AMHoops]

Just the first example that came to mind...I could have done a lot of guys with limitations I guess.

[@adriandantedanosos4146]

@@AMHoops Giannis and others come to mind.

[@eghoseisiramen1892]

@@adriandantedanosos4146 Giannis? Rlly?

[@adriandantedanosos4146]

@@eghoseisiramen1892 you want giannis to shoot 14 threes a game??

[@reidb6327]

@@adriandantedanosos4146 Giannis 🤣

[@ItsYuhBoyyyy]

No way this man is analysing a photo of Ben sitting

[@ricoschniko]

Bro he doesn’t have to contribute offensively so much. He can just sit in the dunking spot or corner or set screens and do the short roll like Bruce Brown. I disagree

[@abjdalgnd]

If you have watched the nets celtics game you would have known that we really need Ben Simmons. Nets are playing 3 pgs at the same time because of the lack of bigs.

[@luigidabber4573]

We have Kessler, Blake, and LMA. Nash decides not to use them.

[@abjdalgnd]

@@luigidabber4573 Blake is washed and Kessler is too young. I agree with aldridge but he haven't played serious minutes since we got Drummond.

[@temp2k773]

@@abjdalgnd Kessler should get a shot tbh

[@eleventy-seven]

Because he's such a clutch player making critical FTs and plays under pressure. Dude, you've got a strange sense of humor.😂😂

[@luigidabber4573]

@@abjdalgnd At least Blake can give us size and strength and can also draw charges for us like how Marcus Smart does for the Celtics. And LaMarcus can give us some spacing and points of the bench.

[@ItsYaBoi888]

I love these NBA crowd man. I'm proud.

[@RansomBallard]

I agree it might not save the Nets from their eventual demise.

[@MrRapmaster19]

People don’t seem to realize the Nets’ contending window (of all the major contending teams in both conferences) will be the first to slam shut. Their roster and stars are old and KD will eventually leave his prime. I can see the logic throwing Ben into the fire knowing theyve got a limited # of chances, but still vs Boston it could get rough.

[@goatsaver1657]

Their a bought out team their players have no loyalty

[@cwebed-stuy9951]

@@goatsaver1657 like Lakers

[@omnione12]

@@MrRapmaster19 I agree, but the Nets biggest problem is they have no Defense on their court. No one other than Simmons has made an All Defensive team, they have to put Ben in for something because that last play was piss poorly covered.

[@ainsleymagluyan6083]

Yo Casey! Do a Trailblazers offseason next. They will have an interesting offseason, given their moves this season and their cap space. Wanna see if the Blazers can sign a star player this season.

[@bigeric8334]

The trailblazers are Scrubs

[@gabrielduarte3904]

my wife had 2 hernieted disks in her lower back not even 2 years ago, when the issue surfaced she was not able to be in any position, not even laying down was she out of pain, she had en epidural and an anti inflamatory med inyected straight in her disks, and now she's almost like new.. a high performance athlete may bounce back to playing shape in a few weeks maybe..?

[@Bnguyen276]

Depends how bad the herniated disk is. If you don’t need surgery it’s not that serious. I’ve been in a car wreck and had a minor herniated disk. You just don’t want put weight on your back to make it worse, but you do need back compressions 3-5 times week to fix the issue for about a year. I did also get a epidural shot, for the pain here and there.

[@addisonkeep9619]

Trail Blazers, they got a lot of cap space and have big ambitions this offseason.

[@quitthecleanersradio9201]

He want that money back I think he comes back and fits straight in an automatic double double it’ll truly shock me If along side kd and kyrie him rim running wouldn’t be affective

[@saint7344]

Hey Casey thank for playing our channel's Emblem and merch in the background.

[@robertj8451]

the nets have a obvious need for another large wing defender . right now there putting there center on tatum . so im guessing they feel like he cant be much worse then claxton

[@pimpnamedslickback7780]

Claxton is one of the better wing defenders in the NBA. Him guarding tatum actually isn't a bad idea

[@artorius_856]

Claxton and Simmons would basically play the same role and they are both bad at free throws. What’s the big difference? And don’t say playmaking. He isn’t going to do any more playmaking than bruce brown from pick and rolls

[@robertj8451]

@@artorius_856 simmons at his best is a top 10 on ball defender claxton is about average with on ball defense

[@robertj8451]

@@pimpnamedslickback7780 claxton is slightly above avg simmons at his best is a top 10 perimeter defender .

[@pimpnamedslickback7780]

@@robertj8451 No he isnt. He's a very good PNR and perimeter defender

[@randomgamer2369]

I can’t wait for this bum of a player to get exposed again. Just curious when does get exposed again what is gonna be the excuse Brooklyn fans were too harsh on him 😂😂😂😂

[@watchembleed8122]

Could be like the Lakers this year 😂😂

[@westleystone6577]

God you are one of the softest saltiest Philly fanatic I’ve ever run into on social media. 😂😂😂 let’s just be honest. You’re afraid he elevates.

[@AMHoops]

It will be interesting to watch for sure.

[@aceocean3450]

Depending on Ben Simmons as the number 3 option isn’t as bad as you think

[@BHPTV]

1:22 yes thats no problem. I have the same injurie. Sitting like that for a while aint a problem. Not for to long tho. Have to change how I sitt after a while.

[@RichFlemingRealtor]

Next teams to do offseason videos about ... Kings in the West and Orlando in the East. Both have been in ETERNAL rebuild mode. Are they making any progress?

[@DaffyTaffy93]

At least Magic made a playoffs within the last decade lol

[@AMHoops]

Those are two good candidates!

[@generalwoofles6240]

Orlando just started rebuilding last year?

[@benmangrum8626]

@@DaffyTaffy93 Even made the Finals back in 09

[@temp2k773]

Realistically the magic have a chance once isaac gets healthy and so do their other players, they’ll need to trade 3 of their 5 pgs(fultz,cole,sluggs,Hampton)I personally believe fultz the best but I wouldn’t mind him being one of the players traded. They will probably need a center off the bench and play bol at the 4 if he becomes good enough health wise and Game wise Imagine a wiz trade and magic🤔

[@andresgalliano1097]

I like the idea of a Pacers video. Other teams that would be cool would be the Hornets, Spurs, or even the kings

[@eleventy-seven]

Can't wait to see him. It will be a laugh riot. But no worries.😂😂

[@truffles635]

It could either put Ben behind or ahead. If he’s goes out there and ball than there’s nothing to worry about, if he goes out and fails there’s always next season. Kd is a great role model and I’m confident that he can get Ben in the right mood.

[@westleystone6577]

You keep saying the Nets are “throwing him in…” what if he’s the one that WANTS to play? Let’s be honest no one in these comments or making videos on KZbin knows Ben Simmons at all. They don’t know what’s actually up with him. So what happens if he’s returns and really produces? I’m intrigued.

[@Imaf2020]

It would be painful, but I'd like to see a Blazers off season video...

[@lbwlawyer]

I mean, if the situation was right, and he felt good, I could see putting him on the court IN Brooklyn and ONLY Brooklyn just to be able to break that ice, but I wouldn’t let him ANYWHERE near TD Garden

[@MR.CLEAN777]

Pacers off season vid now 😡

[@juanluna4623]

100%

[@teflondon3067]

Goes to show how desperate the Nets are

[@HBG313]

Lmao keep making shit up. They lost by one point in a game where kd played horribly.

[@teflondon3067]

@@HBG313 it's true, the team only has 2 good players, if they lose tomorrow it's a wrap

[@prestontucker9970]

I love your content man could you do a cavaliers one soon keep it up bro

[@robdoms45123]

Nice take. But you also said “has had back problems and mental health issues”. “Has had” is the key term. He has no back issues if the epidural is covering some of the pain in the lower back (that’s coming from a guy who has L3/L4 disc protrusions and has had similar epidurals). He also has no mental issues as he has divorced from the marriage that created the mental chaos. He is no longer in the same house in Philadelphia, if you know what I mean. So unleash the beast. P.S in terms of how I sit on a chair while suffering from the same condition for 30 years, I sit lean back just like in the photo shown (even more) to reduce the vertical pressure on those last two discs when upright. In terms of offense I’m sure you have heard of a guy called Draymond Green, right? Unlike Dray, in offense Simmons has been top 5 in creating open threes for all 4 years in the NBA. If you know who Dray is, Ben’s worst season (last year) is better than that other guys best season (2016) where he played next to two two elite shooters. Can you tell me if Ben plays alongside elite shooters also?

[@agapelove3376]

Nice

[@noraizeqazi6711]

love the videos and could u plz make an offseason video about the mavericks!thanks

[@underpressure07140]

And then Ben Simmons hits a 3 to silence the Boston crowd 🤣

[@saintnick6329]

First game in Ben dropping 16,5,7. 2 steels and a block

[@itzhassanplayz909]

They said he’s confidence is high he walks around like Jordan

[@papasmurflover8479]

Can you do an off-season video for the nuggets

[@MoXy33]

The dumbest take I can imagine is not using an elite player when depth is the one thing you lack.

[@ksowavy]

Death Lineup C - Ben PF - Bruce SF - KD SG - Curry PG - Kyrie

[@sunshinehwy]

Thanks for no ads lol

[@HiddensDragoon]

Our boy nets kingdom in the back

[@westleystone6577]

Watch him elevate. All the haters will keep talking their shit until he reminds them how good he is.

[@de4ds1ghtcsgo94]

On that team? Help D is dangerous and does everyone forget that he is a good finisher 1on1. What if they sag and he hits 50 percent of his 3s. he’s been practicing with KD. If anyone can teach him how to shoot it’s him! If Simmons has a 3 it’s a chip for bln

[@westleystone6577]

@@de4ds1ghtcsgo94 even without a jumper, let’s say they sag off of him, you dribble handoff to Kyrie or KD for open 3’s. Or he does some pick and roll for easy lays at the rim because they want to double. I think he’ll be devastating with this Brooklyn team.

[@manushogg7605]

He should sit down till next year, I think it would mess with the chemistry. This is no time for experimenting.

[@vin7463]

I feel like this could go either way.

[@Not-so-cool-name]

Media pundits will be first to say treat mental health issues with respect, but then bully anyone they wish online whenever it pleases them. Yes you!!!

[@derek1121]

Do an offseason video on the Cavs!

[@davidyearsley2022]

Cleveland has a interesting situation with what to do with Collin Sexton

[@larwskhayann2645]

I respectfully disagree. Ben will prove he is worth. The reason is that, Ben love the luxury things as you said. In order to acquire that he has to prove himself. He will be fine.

[@bernardwinkletoes4981]

lifelong sixers fan here. got this take 100% right

[@sircharity7777]

I totally agree with you The next team that you should do a off-season video is the hornets 🤙🤙🤙🤙👍👍👍👍👍👍👍☝️☝️☝️☝️☝️☝️☝️☝️☝️☝️☝️☝️☝️☝️☝️👏👏👏👏👋👋👋👋👋👋👋👋👋👋👋👋👋👋👋👋👋👋👋👋👋👋👋

[@juanluna4623]

Pacer off-season vid !!

[@paulakapablo1749]

Ben doesn’t have a back issue, he has a back-pay issue.

[@tribeofjuda]

LOL

[@MrgregDetroit]

You didn't do the Pistons last year. Can you do that next? Especially, cause of Cade and Bey.

[@TheCriminalViolin]

I actually wholeheartedly agree with your assessment of what the Nets should be doing this post season. That couldn't be more logical.

[@nilocYT]

Would the lineup be Kyrie Seth Ben Kevin Drummond or something else?

[@jamesmatthews7152]

I think Ben plays the PF role imo tbh, but yes this should be the starting 5 when Ben is fit. I really don’t think he should play in the coming playoffs though

[@nilocYT]

@@jamesmatthews7152 tbh it matters more about matchups not position like id rather put ben on tatum instead of durant

[@jamesmatthews7152]

@@nilocYT yeah agreed. Although I think Drummond did quite well against him in the first game, if Ben is going to get at least 10 minutes in a game he should be put on Tatum

[@milanstupljanin4324]

imagine super small of kyrie, seth, harris, kd and ben

[@ThatPrettyMFR]

I do agree with some of your points. Hopefully Ben is able to just take off some load when the top stars are out, nothing too big as I don’t think he’s up for it right now. We shall see though.

[@farrdawgjoker7087]

How about a video on your dark horse contender for next year! The team ready to take that big step up to a playoff team with some young guys that have a lot to prove or others that seems to be primed to separate themselves from the pack.

[@Littergirls]

I want an offseason video on the Knicks please!

[@amerali9889]

Can you do the blazers because I feel as though their off-season could either really help them or just show us why their the blazers

[@olamideolanrewaju6581]

What if it is Ben who wants to face his demons in the playoffs and it isn’t the Nets forcing him to play? I like your videos but it seems like you jump to conclusions to much. He may want to face the big moments which he has failed in the past. Yes the Nets need him to be like for Draymond role but he also may be pressing to play. My philosophy is that if you are healthy enough to play then play. Ben missed enough time this season refusing to play for the Sixers. I hope for him and the Nets sake that he can bounce back. But you are right that there is a risk to coming back as if he fails it could worsen his confidence.

[@xispix]

Please make a video on the Sacramento Kings. Not how to build. for the future, but how to get in the playoffs NEXT YEAR. What do they have to trade, hire, develop in one offseason to make the playoffs. We are not building for future bc the fans can wait and we just make the records for 16 consecutive a years in a playoff drought.

[@markjeffreyguapo4949]

Treating trae young like he is Rudy gobert 😆😆😆savage AM hoops 😆

[@franklinv5060]

I would love to see the blazers and the pacers

[@NemotoadCam]

Do hornets please for offseason

[@finnfletcher7217]

Portland off season video please

[@mattrennie6876]

I agree, playoffs are not the time to throw him back in.

[@micahclawrence]

Maybe Ben is pushing for a chance to regain some credibility. And no he can’t not play offense, but facilitate fast breaks? Rebound? Set screens? Yeah he can do that within the flow of the game.

[@nerdyedits115]

I want the hornets for the offseason video

[@AMHoops]

It's coming for sure.

[@nerdyedits115]

@@AMHoops Do you think a Ball- Mitchell/Beal combo would be possible?

[@jackie.p6891]

As a boston fan, I think it's a good idea to set Ben Simmons up to fail xD. Never interrupt the enemy when he's making a mistake.

[@Official_N1nJay]

i have a back problem since 2 years and the doctors cant quite put a finger on it what it is, and i also sit like ben because while sitting and doing nothing its not that bad but when i play or just do some physical excercises it changes drastically and i almost cant move sometimes. back injuries are nothing easy and especially for the person whos injured it can be mentally frustrating. But i agree with you that it could be a bad idea to play ben this season, for chemistry reason but also for his health so we will see how this turns out

[@geoks.509]

GREAT analysis on Ben's return. 👍👍

[@tvl6308]

It shows a lot about Ben Simmons: he is willing to do this, because he feels he is that superstar. Even after all that happened! He only wants te be a superheroe, because he believes he is. He needs a serious reality check, and The Nets aren't doing that.

[@nbapbaupdate8338]

Jaylen Brown next video A.M Hoops 🙏🙏🙏

[@bertalanvertes9126]

If it's possible please make a Miami Heat offseason video.It'd be huge for me.Thanks

[@S4L2008]

Can you do the Pelicans please. They are very underrated in my eyes

[@enanebres6481]

love this video

[@SuperSwissy]

You should do the Cavs

[@AMHoops]

GREAT idea - they are fascinating.

[@christianporter3638]

This was a good take…..however, I think you could’ve also mentioned that both KD and Irving have an “out” (or a fall guy) should Simmons play in the series (or any future series) and stink it up

[@scoa]

Do a Blazers off-season video! I'm super curious what their future may hold.

[@tylermeinhold6384]

Spurs are dark-horse team to sign Ayton this offseason, might wanna do a video on them

[@michaelbonilla711]

Do a Wizards offseason plan... a lot of interesting pieces over there. Seems like a full commit to Brad

[@Edwinvet420]

I've got one of the worst back hernias I've seen, plus a cervical one. I sit worse than that everyday. I haven't even been told to not seat however you think he was sitting.

[@milanstupljanin4324]

do Nuggets. Is Bones replacing Barton in the starting lineup or will they get an elite wing defender. What happens to MPJ: Lethal scoring piece, or trade for 2way player and some depth. Will Murray, Bones, Gordon, MPJ and Jokic be tier 1 favorites next season?

[@tixxyfn8988]

Can you do a video about Spurs off-season

[@oxfordbambooshootify]

He needs them. The east are way too good this year that Nets won't even get past the second round without a full squad including Ben

[@nateokewole9949]

The risk might be big, but I believe if the nets don't have Ben as a defensive star, they won't get far in the playoffs. Their defense is just horrendous which is why they lost to the Celtics the other day.

[@JonWintersGold]

Ben and Kyrie on the same team… I’m bringing the popcorn out.

[@mikehunt6870]

Do the kings, I’d like to see your take on them because I don’t see any future for them in my opinion I think they’re proper Fd for the future

[@nbapbaupdate8338]

Boston not scared if Ben Simmons return Game 4 or 6 Boston in 6 🍀🍀🍀

[@kcken1493]

Man as a raptor fan this playoffs has been terrible

[@omnione12]

I dont think its a good idea seeing how he has no continuity. HOWEVER, the Nets have ZERO all-defensive players on their team. Defense is something that can always boost a team even coming off the bench. Watch the last game winning play and you will see how piss-poorly they defended that play, I do not think the Nets will beat Boston in this series on simply trying to score points. No one is a great defender on the Nets, and with Boston you need both sides.

[@Chiyenworkout]

Cav's offseason are fun topics. Cuz they are filled with good young player

[@ardaciftci1416]

Make an off-season video for Bulls. They could trade Vucevic and White for a good rim protector perhaps? Maybe Gobert?

[@philswift6550]

Off-season video on the cavaliers, that team has so much potential. But injuries ruined their season

[@lettucetomatoonion]

Legit in Boston we have so little respect for Simmons rn.