🚨 Stephen A.-Ben Simmons RANT ALERT! 🚨 'This is UTTERLY RIDICULOUS!' | First Take

🚨 Stephen A.-Ben Simmons RANT ALERT! 🚨 'This is UTTERLY RIDICULOUS!' | First Take
Stephen A. Smith sounds off on the Brooklyn Nets' Ben Simmons and how he injured his back.
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[@Terror832]

Simmons (feelings) will be reevaluated in the offseason

[@duckharrelljr1847]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@WrestlingIsReal649]

Smh 😭😭😭😭

[@carlosbatista4586]

Lmao haha

[@5thDimension3]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@ComicsLamar]

Lol.

[@bullsfan2246]

4:57 Stephen A what Kevin Durant is doing is very professional -- do you really believe that he isn't annoyed that Kyrie missed half of the season or that Simmons has a back injury from doing nothing? Kevin is keeping it professional by keeping his emotions away from the media and focusing on the tough playoff series ahead. That's the sign of a winner and not a diva.

[@asecretone]

*THIS*

[@g24g]

Kevvvvinnnnnn Durrrraaant ( flights voice )

[@SolaceMcfly]

@@casey5641 if you can show me proof of this ill believe you.

[@Savagexmode27]

Definitely not a leader though

[@user-jg1ez6kk9e]

Truth

[@narcozz9670]

“RANT ALERT 🚨 “ in the title is crazy 😭

[@hotlineblingisagoodsong]

They not even hiding it anymore

[@oluyomifadipe5634]

Lmaoo. You see his face at the start of the video????🤣🤣🤣

[@dylancharles2]

Big Perk is right, but so is Stephen a. Ben shouldnt be babied but at this point it will be hard for him to produce at a decent level and would be no where near basketball shape

[@Mrjonezzz]

Yea I agree. He shouldn’t get any special treatment but at the same time things are what they are right now. You don’t play basketball to get in shape. You get in shape to play basketball.

[@felixtoledo5449]

Why would you put some random player that hasn't play in nearly a year in the play off? Is he Michael Jordan? That he can impact the game so much

[@Kobe8DaGreat24]

Shut your dumb @$$ up your not a Dr nor is these idiots get off his 🥜🔩's he will play when he ready fools. Dylan your such an idiot

[@rayquaza1245]

@@felixtoledo5449 Even MJ needed 17 regular season games and was still rusty in the playoffs

[@yurie5076]

@@rayquaza1245 mj needed to score Ben dosent

[@marlinesutherland5358]

Why does the media want Kevin to turn on his teammates so bad, even when he “called Bruce Brown out” he was joking, he has a dry sense of humor. That man ain’t trying to be these ppl parents. He wants to play and he’s gonna roll with the guys that want to roll with him.

[@goldenstatewarriors9418]

Thats always been the case. In OKC, many accused Westbrook of "holding Durant back" and that there was only "one star on OKC." KD has talked about in interviews how in Golden State the media and many others referred to them at "KD and the Warriors" kinda separating them and that they were always on his heels about free agency. Unfortunately this aint nothing new.

[@youngcity4241]

KD is not a leader doesn’t hold teammates accountable he’s cleary a beta male

[@user-ix6ki1ng7j]

Because he took two rings from Bron. The media doesn't like that.

[@culturehub2628]

He was using dry humor to correct Bruce brown why can’t he do the same to the two biggest buffoons in the NBA (kyrie/Ben)

[@wishman822]

@@goldenstatewarriors9418 !!

[@karimw.9954]

I’m not even concerned about Ben at this point. He isn’t playing and hasn’t played all season. Why is this even a conversation? Are the Nets bringing it up or is the media?

[@Jorgito1121]

You trade for a Healthy guy that doesn’t want to play and you are okay with that? 🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡

[@bigfendii77]

The media .. no one on the Nets think Ben is coming back especially during this series

[@BijinMCMXC]

THE NETS said they are aiming for him making his debut as early as game 4

[@bigfendii77]

@@BijinMCMXC You clearly didn’t hear what KD or Steve Nash said yesterday then

[@BijinMCMXC]

@@bigfendii77 You clearly haven’t been following the news surrounding this.

[@jerryc5449]

Lol this one actually had me chuckle 🤭.. like dayum how you mess up your back that bad. Stephen A said it pretty well. 😂

[@TreyRacks]

Draymond had hurt his back in warmups

[@joeljohnson6137]

@@TreyRacks Simmons wasn't even warming up

[@Gadge3553]

@@TreyRacks Draymond had a slipped disc in his back tho

[@Gadge3553]

@Veezo Uptown I'm not comparing anything I was just saying to the other guy why Draymond had back pain

[@bryang8967]

He went to Dwight Howard's house lol.

[@paulreid7902]

He wanted out of Philly and he still don’t wanna play. So idk what else he wants.

[@bobbyhuff2023]

Stephen A lives for these kind of discussions 😂😂

[@richardsansbury7453]

Hasn't played since last June. For experts to say he can be a factor is malpractice.

[@hamhockbeans]

Well Sixers fans must have been right now huh.

[@richardsansbury7453]

@@hamhockbeans Sixer fans should have kicked him to the curb long ago. He never showed any improvement since he left LSU

[@dawudmuhammad7104]

he got tired of ranting on kyrie so now simmons is next

[@joeljohnson6137]

He wasn't ranting. Dude forced KD to play with him in Brooklyn but couldn't force himself to get the shot now that KD joined him in Brooklyn.

[@joeljohnson6137]

@Honest Westbrick Fan #1 Ben doesn't care about KD or basketball. He just wanna be a fan of it an get paid an look good. He will keep lying why he can't play until he can milk it...

[@Mamba88888]

Brooklyn is bringing in Ben for this series so they can put him on Tatum and ease the defensive load of KD and Kyrie so they can go to work offensively. All I know is, the Nets better figure how to work Ben into the system quickly, or the Celtics will take advantage.

[@alanbrown3172]

Nah ur right tho. Finally a logical take.

[@koryverde]

@@alanbrown3172 this is literally what every other analyst has said 😂 on offense he just gotta stay out da way

[@Thatboyforeign]

He's gonna be there for defense and playmaker he could've been played they didn't need him for the end of the season all along he has been practicing with the nets don't be fooled let's go nets

[@alanbrown3172]

@@koryverde no they haven't,

[@alanbrown3172]

@@koryverde but u have a job and a 3 year old so I'm not constantly watching tv, so maybe you have more of an advantage seeing as how you're sitting in ya grandma basement in ya draws eating

[@dahigh4life]

KD - I am preparing without him. Let that man heal and rest. Ben - KD hurt my feelings......he doesn't believe in me.....

[@Recker1990]

He probably wouldn't play war zone with him

[@gseric4721]

This arguably has the be one of the most interesting Nets teams ever.

[@PorkChopExpress86]

Since 2012 when they moved to Brooklyn? Not saying much is it

[@hunterhigg9996]

@@PorkChopExpress86 They were the Nets before Brooklyn… Your point?

[@gnvtwhp1218]

KD is playing 76 minutes per game in round 1. He's playing point guard, shooting guard, small forward and center. He's doing everything.

[@lukeharper2814]

He ain’t playing point guard Kyrie!?

[@moneymoney3235]

He won’t lead his team in every category like Bron enough. He gonna lead in points that’s all

[@jaydenpersonnat3706]

@@lukeharper2814 kyrie literally takes more shots than KD half the games and he isn't a pass-first player

[@phxlltv]

@@jaydenpersonnat3706 kyrie takes more shots because kd gets trapped. simlpe solution would be to shoot the easy shot

[@wil9861]

@@moneymoney3235 He led in Assists and blocks the last two games and had a 30 point triple double. Tell me what Lebron can do that KD can’t. People used this as an argument why Lebron is better but KD has proved he can pass , defend, block shots and pass just as good as Lebron but he is also taller , a better more efficient and clutch shooter plus has a career 92% free throw shooter while Lebron is like 75% or something. KD is a better player period. The ONLY thing Lebron is better at is leadership. KD is too timid to check people like Kyrie and Ben Simmons

[@anthonysloan2620]

Big perk out here looking like a big hush puppy when he annoyed lol. Or what's the slushies with the dog logo? 🤣🤣

[@prestochango1323]

He’s not tryna get kicked off the show like max kellerman

[@erichemmelgarn4623]

It’s embarrassing that you guys think he is going to play. He will milk this out as long as he can.

[@hamhockbeans]

Let them suffer. They did not listen to a fan base that had five years of Simmons nonsense.

[@kevothegoat9891]

Leave it to Stephen A to tell Kevin Durant the kind of person he wants him to be🤦🏾‍♂️

[@SPEAKYACE]

you can see stephen a smith ready to talk his ish while kendrick was talking😂😂

[@bhall2323]

This man drops non stop truth bombs

[@xkryptic3633]

If he does come back, I have a feeling he’ll sell like he did on the 76ers. I don’t know if they want him to come back

[@koryverde]

Becus Brooklyn not asking him to do what Philly asked for

[@alonzogamble1430]

He doesn’t need to score

[@Tomi1k]

@@koryverde all we asked for is for him to be a respectable free throw shooter😂. So Brooklyn want him to shoot 33% from the line and continue to be intentionally fouled… okay👌🏾

[@BaithNa]

Stay in school, kid You need an education more than most people

[@oscarthomasfifa4871]

If he plays the celtics only need to foul him every time He has the Ball so he goes to the line and kd and kyrie can't shoot and they will win

[@WrestlingIsReal649]

Dam Stephen a woke on the wrong side of the bed 😭😭😭

[@vanharveyvictorino]

everyday

[@nostradumass6248]

why does stephen a want kd to have problems with other players so badly?

[@brysonthompson2]

Cause he’s weird. It bothers him that KD doesn’t throw his team under the bus

[@nostradumass6248]

@@brysonthompson2 yeah stephen a’s been a weirdo and there’s been weirder and worse but he comes off like an instigator more here than i can remember in awhile

[@commonsense2156]

Because it will give him something to rant about come on its obvious

[@Nina-nk8zs]

That’s one of many reasons why I love KD and respect him so so much. From Coaching, 43 fxxing lineups, rookies, Harden playing bad on purpose, Kyrie only played 1/4 games, trades for new teammates….etc. So many obstacles, he can just carry and bring everyone ego tgt and play at highest level. And that time when ppl tried to blame anyone on his team, he took it himself for getting hurt. Still, he is able to elevated every his teammates to another level and bring the best of them on the court. He is just unbelievable, no stats chasing, always make right plays. He is exactly the same guy in thunder in warriors and now nets that embrace his teammates and still doing what he does on the court🤯 And ppl really take him for granted sometimes. He is Kevin Durant, really an alien and treasure in NBA. My one and only goat💙 Wherever and whenever he plays, he is basketball.🔥死神🔥

[@vanescenze304]

meatrider

[@taariqware1922]

I couldn’t agree more!

[@And1one757]

Wellll alot of the reason kd ends up in situations he ends up in because he doesn't lead much at all... his attitude is basically is do whatever you want and imma do me

[@OnlyHTMRK]

As a celtics fan I pray to god the nets bring back simmons so we can double team kd & kyrie and just have the ball in simmons hands because everyone on planet earth knows this man is scared to shoot the ball.

[@memoirsofalegend5472]

He wants to play for the Celtics.

[@marlinesutherland5358]

They’re gonna double team kd at the top of key and that’ll open up the lane for Ben to roll to the basket. Great game plan

[@rrcastillo9973]

@@marlinesutherland5358 Ben Simmons cant even do open dunks, man

[@jeffhardy6333]

This isn’t as easy as you’re making it out to be. On top of that, Simmons will be guarding Tatum. Even more so, Simmons will help on the boards and protect the rim. Him being scared to shoot isn’t an issue when you have Seth, KD and Kyrie. Good luck🤣

[@LeGeNd00703]

@@rrcastillo9973 are you stupid, u judge him based of one play. So ignorant😂

[@josnerf1470]

Stephen A is spot on

[@Tarhockey33]

Say what you want about harden, but atleast he shows up to play regardless of outcome. Why anybody would want a lazy man like simmons I'll never understand

[@aboutmillions]

Yeah JH shows up to play and sells the game lol 😂

[@Anonxladyo12]

@@aboutmillions Im dying🤣

[@jaytheactivist8520]

@@aboutmillions just like Ben Simmons then Lmaooooo

[@ogdanny5933]

They did the trade for Seth curry, Andre drummond, and the 2 first round picks not because of Ben simmons. Harden looks washed and whoever gives him a max contract will likely regret it.

[@Tarhockey33]

@@ogdanny5933 I mean yeah he is definitely not the harden of old, I'm just saying despite him being washed I'll still take him over simmons

[@TheycallmeRP]

Only thing I want to point out is maybe KD has said the things that Stephen A mentioned, but to his team instead of the media.

[@trhoades2063]

possible

[@iandhr1]

The sad thing is that Simmons actions have definitely sent back the conversation when it comes to sports and mental health.

[@laurentbfree]

I would NOT let Ben back into the lineup. It would jeopardize the current chemistry of the team and cause them to potentially lose in the playoffs.

[@marlinesutherland5358]

If he’s ready he should play. I wouldn’t have him start but he should come of the bench for Bruce brown and play in that role.

[@BlackGeniusGod]

They gonna lose anyway

[@originaltroll7511]

I hate Ben Simmons and he should be ashamed himself but I'd take him...worst case scenario you get a all defense type of player that can play make for 20min

[@originaltroll7511]

@@marlinesutherland5358 lol Ben Simmons with a bad back is better than Bruce lowkey

[@gregoryharlston0602]

You make it seem like Brooklyn is the favorites! They’re not!

[@reneesmith983]

I agree with Perk. Just announce that no one's anticipating him being back in the playoffs. If that changes, you will find out via player change of status. The media needs to let this go.

[@SithLordNefaar022]

I just *KNEW* SAS was gonna bring up that "getting his groove on & tweaked his back" subject 🤣🤷🏿‍♂️

[@BlindSamurai916]

Stephen A. is literally annoyed with KD for not publicly turning on his teammates 😭

[@petrusedwardjr.2598]

A true leader isnt okay with the other members just doing whatever they want

[@DrivenA111]

"Turning"?? My goodness man

[@DrivenA111]

@@petrusedwardjr.2598 TY

[@ajdaking507]

@Anthony De Los Santos That and commenting on what's going on inside the team's locker room to the media is a horrible idea and it never works out well for anyone. So kd decided to address that issue with his team and not the media like it's supposed to be done

[@JB-bw8nj]

He dunked in pregame warmup a few weeks ago... did that cause the herniated disk or did it aggravate it?

[@BaithNa]

He hurt his back months ago

[@sidedude1641]

Nah its his feelings that's seriously injured. Not his back..

[@selwynseymour3896]

We already knew he was spineless so that might lead to other back problems..

[@Blballerboy]

@@BaithNa months ago? Doing what?

[@sidedude1641]

If his back is too serious then he should have surgery already..

[@LEGIT_ELITE]

Does Stephen A really not hear how dumb he sounds sometimes? "Somebody has to say say something..." No Stephen A noone ever needs to say it. He's mad at KD for not getting mad at his teammates publicly? He's mad that KD isn't providing him with new fake drama storylines? That's just sad bro.

[@MrAVGNdude]

I don’t think he even used the word “publicly”

[@LEGIT_ELITE]

@@MrAVGNdude the implication is that he wants that info should it occur to be public , don't play coy.

[@thedoubtfuls]

SAS knows KD doesnt know how to be a leader, so hes trying to push him to the next level, cuz he knows KD is sensitive to public opinion. Look what Smart did calling out the tatum n brown then the whole season turned around.

[@LEGIT_ELITE]

@@thedoubtfuls this is stupid. The premise of your argument is stupid. Stop making claims about people like you know them.

[@neetrab]

@@thedoubtfuls no, SAS just want KD to give the media trash talk, point, blank, period.

[@Nadiaafterourz]

Pothole on the turnpike got me😂

[@elgallowayjr]

Kendrick got straight to the point and made a valid one, Steven A confused me

[@rrcastillo9973]

because SAS havent played in the NBA. Perk knows that there are alot of preparation to do in the playoffs, you cant just show up and guard

[@teewill1917]

Ben Simmons is soft punk, end of discussion. He's lying because he's afraid to play the Sixers.

[@joeljohnson6137]

The Nets didn't trade Harden for just role players

[@martinbakal1503]

@@joeljohnson6137 no they traded him for 2 first round picks because Harden refused to play for them. The Nets know they need some youth. KD, Kyrie, Mills, Dragic, Aldridge, etc aren't getting younger. If they thought Simmons would play no need for the picks.

[@joeljohnson6137]

@@martinbakal1503 They did not trade a right now we can win with this player for draft picks. Sir KD is in his early 30s. He is in right now win mode.

[@spot_of_tea53]

Perk on point

[@malcolmjackson7067]

Dude might as well never play again. I’m done with Ben Simmons

[@lamontricks1074]

😂😂😂 look at Stephen A face in the beginning

[@vp100]

“I love my brother KD, but…” “kyrie is the best player to watch, but…” SAS is great at creating paths on both sides so he can flip flop. Nets win “I told y’all”, Nets Lose “I told y’all”

[@joeljohnson6137]

Aldridge gonna need to give em 17 or 20 like he use to an Seth an Drum gonna need a combine close to 30 because KD an Kyrie can't win championship by themselves.

[@vp100]

@@joeljohnson6137 LA is out of rotation, Bruce brown has been the one that has been scoring 15-20pts. Curry & Drummond always get 30. KD & Kyrie will combine minimum 60. Than any of the role players can score the rest 10-20pts, mills if he’s hot & consistent, he’s looking better but still not like he was in beginning of the season. Even dragic can score 15 if he gets hot. Thomas can be put in against Pritchard and he can score 20-25 depends on mins/shots. Claxton has been scoring 10-15. The starters (Kai, Curry, Bruce, KD, & Drummond) will score consistently but it’s just the role players that need to play good.

[@joeljohnson6137]

@@vp100 agreed

[@LakeShowJ678]

Ben Simmons is a joke and he doesn't take his career serious. He's not a competitor and he's not a professional. He's selfish and he's immature.

[@Webbstar34]

Big Perk I agree with you!

[@Zayy97]

LOL @ the look on Stephen A’s face in the thumbnail⚡️

[@juliusdeloach]

Lmaooo there's no chance he comes back this season and he better wear that green suit every game for the luck of the Irish 😂🍀

[@kirkmiller5152]

I want Ben Simmons to retire from the NBA and donate all his $$$ to charity. Anything less is unacceptable

[@BrandonTube6632]

From someone who deals with depression and other mental health issues I hope he's not faking it even though I suspect he is. All people asked him to do is work on his shooting and he just shut down. I can't get away with that on my job and neither can most.

[@JudgeDredd_]

I was leaving the house right when Steve Nash was talking and I pressed record knowing SAS was going to go off but then I also knew I’d be able to catch it on KZbin while in the office lmao

[@whysoserious3x]

If they shut him down for the rest of the season best believe hes getting traded in the off season

[@neetrab]

Lol

[@jackshabazz]

I fkn hope so. I really don’t like Ben Simmons

[@reneesmith983]

Why. They just traded for him. They waived the physical to make that happen. Who's fault is that.

[@analcommando1124]

umm, no. What an absurd statement.

[@JakeBayCity]

I miss the 80s and 90s. If you were well enough to play, you play. The level of these “superstars” being coddled and babied in this era is ludicrous. And people wonder we look at era and call it soft. I mean Bird basically played with a broken back in 91-92.

[@HK-sd1mr]

You can't play with a broken back.

[@tari8134]

That's why all those old guys are hobbled now. If you watch anyone that played in the 80's and 90's try to walk, you can almost feel the damage they've done to their bodies. If players today need to sit out, they should sit out or else they can walk with a limp the rest of their lives.

[@dreamcage1801]

I also miss the 00s to as well

[@JakeBayCity]

@@tari8134 it’s called heart

[@thesneakygamer4343]

@@HK-sd1mr do you honestly believe he has a broken back. Ben is the ultimate diva and baby, he isn’t playing because his feelings are hurt.

[@KZ1994able]

If you're the Nets, Simmons not playing is the biggest godsend of the year for you.

[@commonsense2156]

100% he would be such a liability for them in the playoffs just like he was for the 76's. He can't handle playoff pressure

[@cm70425]

Perk is right. SAS chill, the man has not played in almost a year. He might as well just sit the rest of the time. An KD is right, he watched what happen when you rush people back, injuries happen. No need for it, let him sit and hit the ground running next season. No excuses at that point.

[@cm70425]

@@Starvin-Marvin Thank you

[@davidlee7074]

If not expecting BS then he serves as the perfect water boy

[@jay80]

Let him have a fresh start next year I agree wit perk

[@xMyAmBiTiOnz]

i have heard “he hasnt played since last june” so many times on this show im about to make it my ringtone

[@IliasLiako]

He’s got Old man back! like a diamond, that’s forever! 🤣

[@saeedhunter398]

How many times have we heard about Ben “this is becoming a distraction” !!!!! I’m glad we got garden for him but I’m saddened and infuriated we lost Drummond and Seth

[@zakthescout]

Yeah, Harden is nice, but Philly gave up two weapons for one.

[@groundbeef174]

Nash and KD know whether or not Simmons is playing they just don't want to tell the media or Boston

[@chevytahoe9913]

I think he's gonna play

[@3starskiwi]

Perk went back to leaning left after 30 secs🤣🤣🤣

[@trustnun_staylow]

Perks right 💯

[@nicolaseltom6487]

I’m with big perk on this. No point in having Ben come back this season. This group struggled together to get to where they are and It would be nice to see KD lead the guys that stuck with him to go against the odds and make a run without Ben.

[@joeljohnson6137]

I disagree. They will need him in the championship if they get far. Because of the depth in the West.. Suns Paul Booker Bridges Shamet Payne Warriors Steph Klay Kuminga Poole Wiggins An other teams I could go on Nets will need him to guard those guys... Unless Seth an Drum can give them both a combine 35 every game..

[@nicolaseltom6487]

@@joeljohnson6137 I know what you mean but it would be a nice story to see the people who played for Brooklyn make it work and make a run despite the circumstances. Ben hasn’t contributed yet and they made the playoffs without him. I wanna see what this team can do without him. It would be much more interesting imo.

[@joeljohnson6137]

@@nicolaseltom6487 Bro them making the playoffs without Ben Simmons was not a shocker. An like I said teams in the West have more taller athletic guards an small forwards. Seth an Mills can play D but they are too small. Simmons has size like a guard an small forward to stick guys like Devin Payne Wiggins Poole Klay Bridges an etc... The Nets have depth but its mostly at the center an PG position. The West got a lot of depth at the two guard an small forward position.. Trust me they will need Ben Simmons to win championship...

[@nicolaseltom6487]

@@joeljohnson6137 you’re not getting my point but okay

[@joeljohnson6137]

@@nicolaseltom6487 Honestly I don't wanna see a wimp like Ben Simmons get a free ring like he's been getting free money who will keep making excuses on why he can't play....

[@victoriagore470]

It's crazy how Stephen A thinks people are supposed to be on his time.

[@joeljohnson6137]

Simmons hasn't been playing on anybody time not just Steven A

[@victoriagore470]

@@joeljohnson6137 Nets ain't gotta problem with it. So what's the issue?

[@joeljohnson6137]

@@victoriagore470 They need him to win the championship tho. They can't win it without him. If wrong an they do I'm sorry. But besides the point Ben Simmons turned spoiled. Every player in the NBA should do what he do an say they can't play because of mental health an still get paid.. A lot of people in America have mental health problems an they continue to work.

[@victoriagore470]

@@joeljohnson6137 you said a whole bunch of nothing. Like I said if the Nets are ok with his progress, why is it a problem to you or anybody else. Do you know more about the situation than them?

[@joeljohnson6137]

@@victoriagore470 no but they need him for the Finals

[@howisthatgay4275]

I honestly can’t remember the last fresh, creative, interesting First Take topic

[@dustonlindeman5245]

"Wanna get him a pacifier and a bib too". 😂😅🤣🤣

[@DreamCarGarage1]

Stephen A made a lot of noise but I think big Perk was on point. Forget Simmons for now, and just focus 100% on the team you know you have.

[@deeptime5581]

How about this? If you bring in Simmons, you are taking minutes away from Brown. I would argue at this point in the season, Brown is a better all around player, defensive and offensive. Perk is right. He is a distraction.

[@monicasmith9429]

Perk...is making sense to me. Thought so the moment we found out about the back injury.

[@aaronnyakaanablair]

I’m screaming!🤣

[@birdsfan34]

As much as James Harden is a question mark and has defensive issues, I’m so happy the Sixers got rid of the Ben Simmons drama. He’s very entitled and doesn’t even want to play basketball-he just wants to get paid and buy houses and cars.

[@HOV4N]

SAS is absolutely correct. Simmons should have been playing after being traded so he would be ready for the playoffs.

[@BaithNa]

He has an injury. What about that is too hard for you to understand?

[@tobiokageyama8846]

@@BaithNa what no he was not injured 😅😂🤣😭 he was just dealing with mental health issues due to all the criticism and scrutiny he was getting for his play for last post season which is all legitimate and qualified it just shows he has a weak mentality

[@alexdorisca]

@@BaithNa facts, I think they should have him shut down & let him come back healthy next year. Playoffs isnt really an ideal time to ramp-up especially for someone that hasn’t played in close to a year. That’s an injury waiting to happen.

[@Mrcharles.]

Simmons is as bad as Antonio Brown! This guy cannot play anymore until he is treated.

[@HOV4N]

Players with an ACL injury come back sooner than that. Simmons is thinking too much about how people will react to his first shot attempt. All he needs to do is go out and hoop.

[@fourscore1964]

Perk is getting sick of Stephen a attacking him instead of his argument

[@erikoroscoe1051]

Lol fr

[@phillytreez]

I remember my uncle saying "He doesn't love basketball and doesn't care about becoming apart of the city" and thinking WTH is he talking about and boy was my uncle right 😂😂😂

[@dionruffin3996]

I love how Stephen A skipped over Kendrick Perkins best take

[@thedoubtfuls]

Does perk ever have a good take

[@LouLou-ft8yp]

@@thedoubtfuls yeah he does

[@neetrab]

@@thedoubtfuls maybe open your ears, bro.

[@thedoubtfuls]

@@neetrab its rare man, i dont usually like his takes. And talking abt open ears, his are often closed, he ignores the others in discussion , kind of like a coach who cant change his plan in game

[@MiyokiBeats]

nerve damage aint no joke🤦‍♂️ yall talking like he got a sore back and just dont feel like playing… one wrong movement and he goes back to bed. yall love to hate on that man as if yk him personally

[@Mr.Rosesright_now]

so his back is hurt but he can dress n attend , jump out of his seat for a celebration

[@ap1royale627]

You want a pacifier and bib too?

[@commonsense2156]

its not a joke for sure, but his injury was not because of basketball its due to him doing nothing for an entire year

[@And1one757]

If the world ran on special treatment these nba players get nothing will get done... everybody would be on fmla and some more ish

[@rickywright204]

You see Stephen A. face when he first pops up on the screen? His was words were already on his face😂😂😂😂

[@majormxwll8317]

SAS writes the questions. He was ready to flame Ben Simmons before he woke up this morning 😅

[@louisb5766]

mad at kd for being a perfect teammate

[@thedoubtfuls]

If he was perfect he wldnt be bitching abt Brown, thats the contradiction SAS pointed out. Imv kD has his own concept of public image. Brown is a noob, so he can slam him. Kyrie Harden Simmons r stars, so he has to be careful. But its indicative that behind the scenes KD is a hands off leader.

[@louisb5766]

@@thedoubtfuls idk man I have no prob with leader gettin upset with a role player giving other team bulletin material, my comment was more how Stephen a is bad mouthing him for not behaving in his image of what a star should be.

[@thedoubtfuls]

@@louisb5766 Both are playing politics. SAS wants a louder leadership. KD is more "Asian" style, dont show yr cards, handle things indoors, but even indoors do so impliedly. KD is also the sort to quit and join the rival finalist team, so hes used to the noise. He has a diff attitude. I wont say he is a grt teammate, he is more an individualist who allows u to be who u r.

[@And1one757]

Being a perfect teammate is not avoiding conflict or calling out ish from time to time... that like saying the perfect relationship is one you never argue thats cap means both of yall avoiding any kind of discussion

[@manuteboler]

😂😂😂😂 "Got a cheesy smile that would put George Foreman to shame!! Jumping off the bench high fiving!!" 😂 😆 😂 Absolutely hilarious and true, Ben certainly didn't look like he was having and mental health problems on that bench, but talk about him playing basketball and all of a sudden oh no 😂😆

[@johntookyobish6757]

Coming back to this perk was sounding right

[@REEM3310]

why does it look like Perks Suit coat is still hanging on a hangar?😂😂😂

[@ladyj82]

I see Ben is getting the Kyrie treatment. Since Kyrie can play full time he can’t yell and scream about him anymore.

[@jaywardlaw]

Could've just put this in the "Worst of Stephen A" playlist. No matter what anyone thinks or feels about how it happened, Ben has not played for 10 months. Starting him up mid-playoffs would definitely mess up the Nets rotations and probably get him injured. Stephen A Smith has to know this.

[@Dkirk215]

Stephen A face 🤣 the whole segment like really bro why are we even talking about this fool

[@Helloim_anthony]

😂😂

[@bobdeleon3826]

No play, no pay.

[@primedvet1603]

He always find a way to slide Kyrie name in something lol let it go Stephen A!!!!!!

[@dmena21]

They want KD to throw players under the bus so they have something to talk about in the media. I respect KD. After he got all that backlash for going to golden state he realizes that the media can control narratives if you let them. So he makes sure he doesn’t do that. Kind of teammate I would be happy to have

[@joeljohnson6137]

I disagree... Back in the day players an I'm not just talking about the ones in their 70s 60s an 50s. The guys in the 40s also would get on teammates. They didn't call them out to the media. But they would say we need him on the floor. These guys today call it hating now so I'm a mind my business an worry about me now..

[@shawnd.dawkins006]

The talk of the NBA

[@adgee5401]

This is why press conferences are silly. The media creates the storylines by the questions they ask just to debate about it on the backend.

[@SP-ik6cc]

You know SAS never really hooped. You dont just insert that dude into the lineup during this crucial time.

[@BijinMCMXC]

The NETS are talking about inserting him as early as game 4.

[@nasirmills101]

Lmfaoooo he played college ball but okay what have you done?

[@thedoubtfuls]

Actually u do. Esp in old days, u can get 10 day contract players come in give u some minutes.

[@andreidinu7316]

As a Celtics fan, I hope Ben Simmons comes back. Not only is he one less player to worry about on defense, he'll also mess with the minutes balance they have right now, which for a lot of players means way less points (like the Kyrie led Celtics).

[@jasenreigns2578]

Big Perk look like He on a Big Perc lol😂

[@tcukeem]

George Forman 😂😂

[@mohamedbarrie2796]

sas is so right like what would be the point of him not playing, especially the nets defense is horrible

[@smokesmitty1]

They top 10 since kd return on defense

[@Epitome_]

He hasn't played consistently against NBA talent since last year. Every player needs a break in period to play at their preferred level every season. Why would his first NBA reps in over a year be in the playoffs where teams are the most locked in?

[@theolddarksoul1129]

Because it doesn’t work like that the guy hasn’t played in nearly a year and now apparently his back is hurt he needs to be in basketball shape in order to be put on the court

[@dipsetkory7964]

Stop with the "mental health" BS. That's a bigger copp out then when they blame everything on race.... even though it had nothing to do with anything in the first place. F Ben, hope he tears his ACL

[@commonsense2156]

I agree, whats crazy is that not once have we heard Ben personally address this mental health issue. His agent is talking on his behalf. Ben is spitting in the face of all those that actually have mental health issue.

[@ryanb9305]

Dude is soft as tissue paper with a fragile ego

[@teuteubonano8589]

Whenever Perk speaking I fast-forward.

[@BN-tl9fl]

Perks eye look like he off a perc😂😂

[@JOJOtookyohoho]

Ben Simmons is just trying to get the money he lost in philly by acting like he was legit hurt so he couldnt play. gaurantee if simmons got paid he would be playing already.

[@Tomi1k]

Finally someone who gets it

[@BaithNa]

You dont get an epidural for a fake injury. Stay in school, kid. You need an education more than most people.

[@Stretch1812]

@@BaithNa He could of done that while not playing with the sixers. But instead just played the mental illness card. This dude deserves no sympathy.

[@BijinMCMXC]

You sound dumb smh in order for what you’re saying to be true, that would require the Nets/their doctors to have been LYING about Ben’s back injury in some conspiracy to help him with his grievance against Philly 😑

[@poppa956]

Because KD not a drama queen like Steven A… so yea he has no issues with the players, what they do don’t make him sh!t

[@lanceyrenzo932]

I figured it was because if he was to play so quick, the money that Philly withheld from him would be rightfully kept due to Philly thinking he just didn’t show up because he didn’t want to play. If Ben sits out and files his grievance he can claim that Philly withheld money from him even though he was technically out due to “mental health” which is a reason that doesn’t withhold getting paid- he doesn’t want to be like james harden and magically start playing fine because then he’d have to leave the millions he wasn’t paid

[@michaelterrell2108]

I don’t think he is interested in playing in the NBA anymore.

[@michaelterrell2108]

@@mrgetitdone85 Philly messed him up mentally.