Nets reportedly frustrated with Ben Simmons' availability and level of play | NBA | UNDISPUTED

The Athletic reported that frustration is growing in recent weeks surrounding Ben Simmons. Brooklyn Nets coaches and teammates are reportedly quote: 'concerned about his availability and level of play' with some questioning his passion for the game. Skip Bayless and Shannon Sharpe discuss whether Simmons is officially a lost cause or not.
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[@zaydagreat1500]

If he can't perform he is a liability but it's strange how it happened so fast

[@zipzipzommin4329]

Skip is so high during this segment it's pathetic. Nodding out on set. It's disgusting and disrespectful to SS... This is a joke.

[@charkyicenhour587]

Yeeah!!! LeBron ReCruitMent!!! Recruits: DeRoZan, IrVing. DREY. GREEN!!

[@charkyicenhour587]

Oh Noo!! Couple days ago!! The teams.. upgraded the running!! Yep. Lakers are Behind. Maybe Russ can find a cruise.. Hawks vs Giannis... Beginning Giannis Dominates.. Later.. Hawks.. Ran quickly... around the Court.. Us, the Giant. Confused. Running. Whrre the Ball Go?

[@charkyicenhour587]

Ooo!! Luka Vs Clippers. Lol

[@tshepo1799]

6 Points 6 Rebounds 6 Assists....Man is literally fighting demons and trying to tell us

[@damien8438]

Lol I caught that

[@cwill2097]

Comedic genius lol 😂

[@Legendary_Twan]

🤯

[@princesslightning5447]

😂😂😂😂

[@Chris_Da_Prince]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@ghostface_7]

Ben laying the groundwork to avoid that philly game

[@meatusshaft300]

Big Factuals! 😂 😂

[@Vega_Sports]

😢

[@williambreeze2659]

Facts lol.

[@realking4918]

That actually the game he needs to play in to get over this shht

[@kennyhelper6296]

That’s exactly what he’s doing lol he’s a straight clown with millions

[@joed545]

Ben is an example on why having resilience is so important in life.

[@benk7027]

What happened to him?

[@pat5262]

In the grand scheme of things he is winning in life. Don’t let sports talk shows fool you. It’s a career at the end of the day and he’s doing more than fine financially.

[@different7029]

@@pat5262 fact

[@coz2j69]

@@pat5262 Some problems money cannot solve; usually mental issues

[@jimmymagic7686]

Facts! I was thinking the same thing. I believe he's never struggled in is life so now this is overwhelming for him

[@leetraviusmckay2919]

Shaq: "Ben doesn't care about basketball, he cares what basketball has done for him"

[@Tayte3]

Stop

[@Wayo595]

That’s some real. Ben Simmons only cares about the money and living in LA

[@Melodic623]

F Shaq

[@justinherrera1700]

best take

[@margarinetaintedgreen8140]

That sounds like a pretty pithy assessment to me. I felt empathy at first, following the 2021 Game 7 stuff, i.e. receiving such harsh criticism, etc. I don’t see how “a love of basketball” could ever describe Ben Simmons at this point.

[@Greg_Deep]

He's getting paid way too much to be scoring 6 points a game.

[@Jackiechan744]

No cap 🧢

[@kashaunmorris2179]

Don't forget the 6 fouls too..

[@jimmyjay689]

His old employer, who gave him that contract, said he didnt need to score

[@Eric-lx8hp]

He's not paid to be anytype of meaningful scorer lol

[@alblack3425]

An able to take games off when it suits him...

[@PeanutButterAndJellyBros]

His basketball demons are real. The dude doesn’t like pressure and being looked at with a mean hard face. He’s done. It’s up to whoever wants him now.

[@chairmanoftheboard11]

He’s a little b$&ch… it’s that simple.

[@erikdayne5429]

I agree, and honestly that’s fine if he would just admit it. I mean yeah it’s pretty weak to fold like a cheap suit because you got booed, but that’s better than pretending you’ve got a bunch of injuries so you can keep collecting a paycheck from the bench.

[@brennancondon3357]

I feel bad for him, so much talent gone to waste because he can’t get over himself. Hopefully he goes to get help for it

[@PeachysGaming]

@@brennancondon3357 he dug this hole himself lol

[@sa23ge]

Trade him to Toronto. We'll help him.

[@watsondr14]

He played only one season of college and was able to hide his issues until he got his money.

[@atlanta1290]

That’s a fair point. I recall a friend telling me he had concerns about Simmons going into the 2016 draft and wouldn’t take him with the 1st overall pick. In hindsight, my friend was right.

[@everydaydreday1383]

And he didn’t really play that one season in college

[@MannyParadisee]

Nah he at least shot the ball a little bit. Mf stopped shooting all together and is now scared to even score the ball. He got worse

[@jeffdaman6969]

People called him the next Lebron. Boy was that a mistake.

[@39872adnan]

@@everydaydreday1383 Didn't he bail on that LSU team and they didn't even make the tournament? The 6 months he was there? I also remember the showtime mini docu series. He was b!tching and moaning about practice.

[@ShySo9]

Why are we still treating this dude like a baby

[@coolbreeze2.0-mortemadfasc13]

He clearly has mental health issues. “Tough love” won’t help with that.

[@PubsTaR1997]

Because he is one lmao 🤣 fr he’s like a child no 🧢 a 6’11 child 👶

[@andrewilliams6367]

“mEnTaL hEaLtH” 😂😂

[@quentinmyles4731]

Mental health if very real.. Just because you’re okay don’t mean he is.

[@NoobGamer-mh4gj]

@@quentinmyles4731 then retire. Why stay in the same place that's giving him mental problems?

[@das8771]

I don’t feel sorry for Ben, he has ignored the advice of good people since college.

[@1JAM229]

Skip forgot to remind everyone that he first guessed the Nets winning the trade and that Ben Simmons would've made the First Round series against Boston last season competitive. 🤫

[@ajp5616]

Skip live rent free in ya head

[@datsapaddlin]

The Kings ran a no holds barred train on the Nets on national tv last night. The authorities had to be called in that 3rd quarter.

[@Udon_Noodle]

Trained em’ like a college freshman on birth control

[@GoatedAtNFS]

no lie Shaq had the Kings being the 7th or 6th seed in the playoffs, because that’s how jacked the west is rn

[@datsapaddlin]

@@Udon_Noodle Lol all aboard!!!! 🚂

[@craig3642]

The Nets look like a net in the middle of rainy season. Ragged.

[@williambreeze2659]

APB is out on all Kings players and Coaching staff.

[@TysonB786]

This shows why guys like D. Howard & Carmelo still deserve to play. They produce more than some people who are currently active in the NBA.

[@sportsnerdtv4506]

Facts!

[@JamereOfficial]

He ain’t been the same since he passed up that open layup and doc said he wasn’t sure if they can win with him. Before those playoffs he was atleast aggressive going to the basket now there is zero offensive aggression it crazy to see

[@ZuckerbergsAi]

not the case, he was playing passive all season with Philly, he would carry up the ball, and just pass it to Embiid who was already being double-teamed because Ben wasn't a 3p threat.

[@elvingallard7255]

The Nets need an overhaul, there's too much drama I don't see a way out. Sometimes you have to cut your losses and just start over in life.

[@prxy4luvvvtwice845]

well said brotha

[@tophighlitez6176]

The fact they haven’t done it yet and did not see this coming and didn’t do it before is beyond stupid… they deserve this tbh…

[@kellykcombination]

Agreed.

[@michaelcarter4569]

my lakers need to do the same

[@deelewis8061]

Twice! They went all in and gave up a lot for Bostons old big 3. Oh well 🤷🏿‍♂️

[@charlesbruner7983]

Ben Simmons looking like he may not be playing in the NBA after this season.

[@nicktaylor2551]

Eat your words 😂

[@charlesbruner7983]

@@nicktaylor2551 I feel the confidence from you about Ben... I don't knock that at all but umm... With that fragile mental he has, he needs to get it together before the top guys in the league start to lose hope in him

[@indubitably.]

I'm already prepared to hear about the game against Utah.

[@kl2389]

Nah. Skip gave up on Ben Simmons.

[@thebetterodds1141]

😂😂 I think skip done wit Ben too

[@datsapaddlin]

If he keeps this up Ben gonna be like “This summer ima be taking my talents to Shanghai…”

[@evansmith7533]

"Talents"

[@brucemichaelgrossman4913]

He’s under contract for several years. He’s going to get every dime of that money.

[@datsapaddlin]

@@brucemichaelgrossman4913 Shanghai will be in his future for sure.

[@fracmas5481]

i think he should retire he made more than enough money with that max contract.

[@tbates4938]

This joke is getting old. No team in China would want him. Chinese teams expect production from their imported players.

[@Bilnation]

He’s literally a non-offensive threat. The Nets are playing 4 on 5 when they have the ball and Ben’s in the game.

[@anthonychristianson411]

He's good at finding the open man but that's not enough at the level of play they aspire to

[@dmbondboys]

He sat out all this time and come back looking like this, 6”10 there’s no excuses

[@adingdingdiiing6740]

Simmons will find a way to sit out the Philly game.

[@blackdynamite5016]

Ben might be outta the league soon

[@elderassassin9673]

What a fall from grace

[@Romamb]

Yup

[@Invictus-Solaris]

He definitely fell off a cliff.

[@PeanutButterAndJellyBros]

MIGHT? He'll be fortunate if 1 or 2 teams would want him at this point.

[@steel749]

He'll probably end up on the lakers, Pacers or some team like that.

[@envoydroid4027]

Imagine if the nets just kept the original core +kd and kyrie. That was what this was supposed to be and now most of those guys are shining elsewhere

[@tevincheatham2990]

Talk about it bro 💯 woulda been a whole different league rn tbh

[@slimylildude8224]

How would that happen

[@tevincheatham2990]

@@slimylildude8224 do you actually need me to explain how not trading for James Harden would alter the whole league? Lol it just would bro, given how it played into Ben Simmons leaving Philly (which technically prolly wouldn’t have happened) and the Nets nearly beating the Bucks who ended up being the NBA champs that year.

[@indianastarkjones1535]

I Guarantee he's enthusiastic about cashing his check and spending that money.

[@leetraviusmckay2919]

If Giannis could handle the Suns fans counting when he was shooting free throws then Ben Simmons should be able to face the music in Philly.

[@debobakare400]

Giannis is more mentally tougher than Simmons

[@spendsshanks6050]

Giannis is way way more mentally tough

[@salimsalimg]

Remember when Skip used to always mention Ben's one game anomaly where he scored 40pts on Gobert and the Jazz

[@keithmoran5695]

42 points 😂😂😂

[@abdillahiadhan4999]

Hahaha did u see that jazz game skip has to retire

[@leetraviusmckay2919]

The Harden for Ben Simmons seems to have been going in the 76ers favor

[@D34DSL4Y3R]

It was a str8 up steal, I'll be honest I thought it would be smooth sailing for BKN til playoff time bc I thought that's where the nets what found out what the sixers already knew, he's unplayable especially In the 4th, and he has no want to, doesn't hold accountability for his play and is concerned with social media status, celebrity, and gaming.

[@leetraviusmckay2919]

Ben doesn't even want to get fouled and have to shoot free throws.

[@jrad410]

Who could’ve seen this coming?

[@youngkgarrett]

Stevie Wonder

[@agrey832]

Right!! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@nickellis5868]

@@youngkgarrett 🤣🤣

[@loulsicar2155]

Kobe did years ago. He was critical of Ben's inability to shoot.

[@Sportsscuttlebutt1]

Skip always makes facial expressions as if this is a life or death conversation

[@simonsaid8790]

It is for him. This is all he cares about 24/7. His life's purpose

[@Micvic79]

" Damn Ben " - Shannon 🤣

[@tyuswilliams4567]

Honestly bro this situation starting to get sad. He just needs to take the money he’s made and go off into the sunset. We ain’t here to deal with folks emotions/politics/religion. We watch sports to get away from all that

[@MagicEmpireTV]

It’s not your money or team watch somebody else and don’t worry about it. Man shouldn’t count another man’s pockets

[@tyuswilliams4567]

@@MagicEmpireTV I never thought about it like that, glad I read your comment

[@agrey832]

Funny how everyone was singing his praises when he first got signed 🤣🤣🤣🤣 The real ones knew this was going to happen 😏

[@vibezworldwide]

Philly fans tried telling y’all🤷🏾‍♂️😂🤣

[@alblack3425]

@@johnm2939 Yes they were...

[@leetraviusmckay2919]

I remember these analysts saying "He's a jumpshot away from being LeBron James"

[@ihit_those8]

Facts lol

[@MrGenexxx]

Still true. Lebron is not all that.

[@sabe2147]

That was Stephen A.

[@damien8438]

@@MrGenexxx he got you 😂

[@rootsma5746]

@Decembers! And 4 MVP's

[@meatusshaft300]

Everyone: I give you, the softest man in all of sports! 😂 😂

[@b.chordial958]

I'd send Ben Simmons to the G League for a few weeks and let him build his confidence up. Either he's going to dominate there and come back to the NBA rejuvenated.. or he's going to bomb and now you have no doubt that he's finished and not worth your time.

[@gbb82]

This is a good idea.

[@tedted5904]

I think he got comfortable with getting paid without having to perform.

[@GoGetYourShinebox]

He doesn't have that drive anymore and seems like he's mentally weak to criticism and pressure in general

[@jasonvegan5761]

Shannon lost it at the end, Lakers season is completely done and they will NOT make the play in.

[@ClareAmel]

Clearly was sarcastic banter

[@jmcgee39]

Ben Simmons is turning into what I always knew he'd become once he got into the NBA....Just Another Guy

[@idw9159]

simmons really is a shadow of his former self - he used to be a 76er, now he's only a sixer... that's just beastly!

[@adingdingdiiing6740]

We're still early in the season. Teams haven't even tried doing the hack-a-Ben. Once they start doing that, he's done. It's going to mess with his mind.

[@justswanginn]

They can’t do that now with the “take foul” rule.

[@GoatedAtNFS]

send him to the g-league just like wiseman

[@agrey832]

I don't think that will help at this point 😬

[@novelaego2404]

wiseman trash too

[@shlobs422]

Ben Simmons was like me in PE haha "Nah, I'm good. Too injured to play"

[@Thrivel]

Ben Simmons is real life Space Jam. One of the Monstars has took his basketball talents.

[@GoGetYourShinebox]

Be gone wannabe!

[@kevind6965]

It’s so crazy that in 2019, the Nets were the most fun team to watch and they gave that all away for James Harden. Shouldn’t have given KD and Kyrie this much power.

[@stefanpapdi5151]

harden was good till injury

[@raygaub9861]

I'm finally starting to like the superteam era. These last couple years watching the Nets and Lakers has been great.

[@breymaize9608]

Sarcasm?? Cause they’ve been anything but great

[@chrissimon3790]

@@breymaize9608 nah because its great to be able to see the dumpster fire unfold in real time

[@truss2005]

I love the fact the nets are this dysfunctional. The funniest part is that the players act like you couldn’t see this train wreck coming.

[@georgem7091]

10:37 *"Don't do that skip!!!!!" Lmao Shannon*

[@iTonic_]

This was a really good segment! And Unc’s idea of trading KD was really good. No Kyrie next year. Ben is a shell of himself. What’s the point of keeping KD? Trade him and move on.

[@Marcus_shawn]

You were right

[@SSJRome]

Ben Simmons is a depreciating asset and not worth the money he’s being paid anymore. Think it would be best if he goes to a team with no expectations where he can somehow get back to himself.

[@SSJRome]

@Smoke some weeeeduh objectively speaking he was a pretty good player in the past

[@sonofforever1]

Who’s gonna pay him what he making? At this point might have to throw in assets to get rid of him

[@motivatingvision5874]

Speechless

[@doublerrplay2826]

Definitely feels like he doesn’t want to play or cares about basketball. I’ve watched every Nets game and he seems like he’s looking to foul out so he’s not on the floor.

[@ycity20]

And they wondered why KD wants to leave!

[@cobi2502]

Even though Russell Westbrook is erratic and sloppy with the ball, I rather have him over Ben Simmons. At least Westbrook will shoot no matter what anyone tells him. You can't question his passion and desire for the game. He plays hard. Ben Simmons gets hurt when no one has guard him for a year and this year he doesn't even look close to himself. I think he is the most overpaid player and the worse contract in the NBA. I though Russell Westbrook had the worse contract but at least he plays hard and won't hesitate to shoot.

[@NaturalWeener]

Jen felt when Shannon said “damn Ben” like who is he talking to, oh yeah Ben, not Jen

[@jaquayvermillion4524]

I remember Joel went and out 2nd year been averages like 28 point triple double for two weeks sad what happened mental health got him

[@charlesdawkins4341]

Shannon: you'd gonna look up n we going to be 10-10. Me:😂😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣 Shannon knows he's spitting that bull but I like it cause it's funny asf🤣🤣💯💯

[@jadworld4125]

the d angelo russell era of brooklyn nets looks better than ever after the last few years of drama. they need to start from scratch and rebuild there’s too much toxicity around this team atm.

[@TheChildofdasouf]

That’s where they messed up. Traded that young talent away for a quick ring that they didn’t even get.

[@JamesASharp]

Wow! Shocking. 🤷🏿‍♂️

[@ojayciao9652]

The Nets should send Ben Simmons to the G League for an extended time to try to save his career. There he will be out of the spotlight and get high reps on shots. Hopefully he can regain some basketball value

[@kevmack101]

TRADE BEN FOR A BUCKET OF CHICKEN

[@leetraviusmckay2919]

Shannon: "Sometimes we create our own demons and we have to chase those away we must chase those things away"

[@JAM_2024]

Shannon is a house n3gro. Don’t let him fool you.

[@primeminister66]

Indeed

[@diehardeaglesfansince1994]

love to see it!!!

[@dn30001]

Most of yall basically tried to call Philly the bad guys and defend Ben when all that went down

[@TheUltimateRage]

As a native Chicago Bulls fan looking from afar, I'm disappointed in the Nets so far. I was really hoping that KD, Kyrie, and Ben Simmons would be a DOMINANT trio. But, ofc, Kyrie gotta be Kyrie and Ben Simmons is just a shell of himself. He doesn't even LOOK at even TRYING to shoot a 3. I feel a lil' bad for KD, but that's what he gets for not comin' to Chicago lolol

[@guanoguy4800]

That’s what he gets for not staying in Golden State.

[@terezrel3619]

Ben Simmons shouldn’t be looking to shoot a 3 lol. But once he gets in the paint he definitely should be looking to score first! 6’10 for no reason 🤦🏿‍♂️

[@trashyplay6932]

If kd wanna come to the bulls pair of with Zach lonzo and demar

[@30h5tillimdead]

Forget about the threes this man doesn’t even have a jumpshot yet

[@thrawn5k]

Triple single threat

[@justincase9337]

They better trade Kevin Durant while he’s healthy.

[@jareestraughter2374]

Ben got the Kardashian curse 💯💯

[@paladynius]

This happening is the most obvious thing that was gonna happen this year in the NBA

[@eliasw6474]

I'm not convinced when there are pre-season videos of Ben shooting 3s in the gym, dude has not improved his weaknesses unlike Giannis so far

[@lydellb]

He can do it with absolutely no pressure. He folds instantly.

[@dkbarbados4540]

"They're gonna make A run from 10&10?... To what?" 😂

[@pangdada5208]

The Nets exactly know what they are getting into when they traded for Ben Simmons. Why are they upset? They should be blaming themselves and no one else for pushing this trade with Harden.

[@juinxxviii624]

They’re just getting frustrated? Why now?

[@Ahjusshi_Brown]

He’s been relegated to back up center for now, but if Ben can’t make progress mentally that manifests in him getting his game back then they’ll definitely trade him

[@eman22017]

Nobody will take on that contract along with the level he’s playing at.

[@LeeTorso44]

Who's going to want him though. His stock keeps dropping every game.

[@illogik]

I’ve never seen anything like this!

[@cjgameon264]

I don't believe Ben loves the game, anymore. I believe that one response from Doc Rivers, which was NOT a bad or disrespectful answer, when asked can you win wit Ben as your point and he said, "yeah Dave, I don't know the answer to that question." That was not disrespectful, AT ALL!! Doc Rivers answer was reflecting on what he was "seeing" from Ben, and I'm not just talking about against the Hawks but remember, people was asking Doc throughout the season about sitting Ben down in the 4th due to him shying away from the ball and Doc relentlessly stood up for Ben, even tho he knew he should've benched Ben but he tried to take up for Ben but his play vs the Hawks, Doc couldn't hold it in, anymore and that was the last straw. Doc said that "it's a lot of work that Ben has to do," which was true and what happens in the weeks to come? Ben Simmons announces that he wants to be traded. SmMFh. Ben Simmons said he wants to be traded for one reason: his feelings was hurt. Ben Simmons is a very fragile, weak minded basketball player who does not want to REALLY put the work in to improve his game. Ben Simmons is a lost cause and after this season or before it's over wit the Nets will try to trade him but they won't be able to. There's NO TEAM in the NBA that sees the way Ben Simmons is playing and believes that he can be better. Ben Simmons is sorry af.

[@michaelwood9559]

I don’t know if KD is on the roster come the trade deadline but I would bet a lot of money Simmons and/or Kyrie don’t make it

[@ozz7602]

At this point just showing up to next weeks game in Philly, I'm gonna give him credit for it.. the bar is that low.

[@edadams376]

Called Em A TurnStylr 😭😭😭 Ouch! .... I agree Ben Simmons Looks Out Of It. Hopefully he'll be able to turn up soon.

[@1JAM229]

Who wouldn't?

[@t.guido8]

Why hasn't he been sent to the g league??

[@MrClebophd]

I have a suggestion. The NBA has a "penal team" consisting of talented (of varied degree) players who cannot fit in the standard NBA teams. Previously, we had the Portland Jailblazers. We'll call them the St:Louis Penal Team. Players like Simmons, Harden, Kyrie Irving etc. It would be fun to see them compete against the other teams. Will undisciplined talent win against disciplined, but less talented teams?

[@waterman0075]

WE GOT TO GO THRU,TO GET THRU!!!

[@jordanburroughsusa]

When Ben Simmons played for the 76er’s he built a beautiful home in South Jersey, just outside of Philly. I know a guy who worked for the architectural firm who built his house. He spared no expense. Everything custom, built on a 5 acre lot. He mentioned to me the oddest thing he’d ever seen from an NBA player building a house from scratch. “Ben didn’t want a court. All NBA players want a custom court in their homes so they can play uninterrupted games for hours with teammates and close friends. Ben had no interest in building a basketball court, or so much as a hoop at his home.”

[@QankoIvanov]

you lyin

[@amirmorgan7787]

The sixers tried to warn y’all, and they won the trade.

[@wilsonbenjamin7708]

How's harden looking right now? He's out for a month

[@amirmorgan7787]

@@wilsonbenjamin7708 he’s injured lol, but he’s already doubled Ben’s career stats as a Sixer, and will continue to do so while sitting on the bench versus an active player 💀

[@Cornwall1888]

Too many players these days get hundreds of millions of dollars and seem to have no drive or commitment

[@jaredwashington6708]

“Love of the game” clause 🔥

[@ljunyreona9882]

It is more than hard to see him getting anothe max deal from any team.

[@spidaman2475]

Sad to see his decline, but I can't feel sorry for him due to how much money he's making 😂. I do wish him the best though.

[@salimsalimg]

He has 1-2 years before he totally gives up on hoops. I think the money is the only thing keeping him around

[@bobbib5779]

i wrote him off after the playoff loss in philly . but after listening to reports that he still in alot of pain and could easily explain his not leaping abilities near the rim . i just assume it was ALL mental and did not think he would be able to recover from it .Then i hear from others with back problems say once it starts you'll never really not feel pain . with all that said i still predict he will finish his career overseas , but i feel much worst about saying it . i am curious to see if we will see some spurts of what could be

[@abdillahiadhan4999]

No one will sign him we good players overseas

[@tubenachos]

Wow this is late 😂😂😂 he checked out when he flinched at Trae Young's block attempt 🤣

[@TheArchfiend]

"I thought he would turn things around and become a baller again." - no one

[@ccink3931]

Send him to Orlando... That should be the go too move for any team with this problem because if there is 1 team that can fix broken players it's the Magic I mean Markelle Fultz is now a solid NBA caliber player & Bol Bol is setting the league on fire if 1 team can fix Ben it's the Magic lol

[@EulalioMagana]

Will not understand why they are surprised

[@MaDFroG88]

He was always overrated, should go play in the EuroLeague or China! 😂

[@16arcade]

He's injured that's the bottom line

[@Raeamir95]

Yeah his pride

[@SherwoodSavage225BR]

No he not fool. He is trash. No offseason work. It shows you 🤡

[@rogerphillipo1583]

I'm from Australia & Simmons told a reporter he will play for Australia in the next Olympics but I don't think he will make the team at this point.

[@user-jh9tq6rt8d]

It’s one thing if ur teamates question ur ability, but it’s another thing if they question ur EFFORT. If ur effort is the issue, u gotta go.

[@Vone-pz3id]

Them damn atl hawks