Kristian Winfield: Ben Simmons says he expects to start tonight against the 76ers
Source: Twitter @Krisplashed
What’s the buzz on Twitter?
Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
Ben Simmons following this morning’s #BrooklynNets shootaround at the Wells Fargo Center: “It feels good to be back. It does feel good to be back. I’m ready to go, locked-in. So I’m ready to play.” – 11:51 AM
Ben Simmons following this morning’s #BrooklynNets shootaround at the Wells Fargo Center: “It feels good to be back. It does feel good to be back. I’m ready to go, locked-in. So I’m ready to play.” – 11:51 AM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
Ben Simmons on what he wants to continue to work on amid recent success:
“Staying aggressive, pushing the ball, finding my guys, and then, just being relentless honestly. Just staying in attack mode all game.” – 11:43 AM
Ben Simmons on what he wants to continue to work on amid recent success:
“Staying aggressive, pushing the ball, finding my guys, and then, just being relentless honestly. Just staying in attack mode all game.” – 11:43 AM
Ramona Shelburne @ramonashelburne
Ben Simmons on trying to be Ben Simmons again, “My mind is telling me, ‘Go be you,’ But then my body’s trying to catch up. So it feels like I’m just progressing each day, each game. Just building up.
“I’m still trying to get a rhythm, find my pace. espn.com/nba/story/_/id… – 11:42 AM
Ben Simmons on trying to be Ben Simmons again, “My mind is telling me, ‘Go be you,’ But then my body’s trying to catch up. So it feels like I’m just progressing each day, each game. Just building up.
“I’m still trying to get a rhythm, find my pace. espn.com/nba/story/_/id… – 11:42 AM
Anthony Puccio @APOOCH
Nets will be .500 if they get a win in Philly tonight. ALL things considered, it could be so much worse.
-Roster overhaul
-Head coach fired
-Kyrie suspended/distractions
-Ben Simmons’ integration
-Joe Harris early rust
-Injuries (Seth, Warren) – 11:42 AM
Nets will be .500 if they get a win in Philly tonight. ALL things considered, it could be so much worse.
-Roster overhaul
-Head coach fired
-Kyrie suspended/distractions
-Ben Simmons’ integration
-Joe Harris early rust
-Injuries (Seth, Warren) – 11:42 AM
Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
Ben Simmons is prepared for an emotionally charged — and hostile — Philly return: ‘I know what’s coming’ inquirer.com/sixers/ben-sim… via @phillyinquirer #Sixers #NBA #BrooklynNets – 11:38 AM
Ben Simmons is prepared for an emotionally charged — and hostile — Philly return: ‘I know what’s coming’ inquirer.com/sixers/ben-sim… via @phillyinquirer #Sixers #NBA #BrooklynNets – 11:38 AM
Michael Pina @MichaelVPina
icymi: i wrote about how good ben simmons looks and why it *might* be ok to believe in these brooklyn nets theringer.com/nba/2022/11/21… – 11:35 AM
icymi: i wrote about how good ben simmons looks and why it *might* be ok to believe in these brooklyn nets theringer.com/nba/2022/11/21… – 11:35 AM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
Ben Simmons on his relationship with Joel Embiid:
“You’re not cool with everybody… I think there’s certain people that just you don’t talk to all the time.”
Says he had a lot of great times with Embiid and wishes him the best. pic.twitter.com/8DZB4RMYTV – 10:49 AM
Ben Simmons on his relationship with Joel Embiid:
“You’re not cool with everybody… I think there’s certain people that just you don’t talk to all the time.”
Says he had a lot of great times with Embiid and wishes him the best. pic.twitter.com/8DZB4RMYTV – 10:49 AM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
Ben Simmons on Sixers fans who are salty that he and Joel Embiid never won a championship: “I can’t worry about everybody’s feelings. At the end of the day, I’m not here to make everyone happy.” – 10:41 AM
Ben Simmons on Sixers fans who are salty that he and Joel Embiid never won a championship: “I can’t worry about everybody’s feelings. At the end of the day, I’m not here to make everyone happy.” – 10:41 AM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
Ben Simmons when asked if tonight’s game in Philadelphia is anticlimactic with Joel Embiid out:
“I’m sure the fans will make up for it.”
Says he has not spoke to Embiid. pic.twitter.com/UFCcsFJXP3 – 10:39 AM
Ben Simmons when asked if tonight’s game in Philadelphia is anticlimactic with Joel Embiid out:
“I’m sure the fans will make up for it.”
Says he has not spoke to Embiid. pic.twitter.com/UFCcsFJXP3 – 10:39 AM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
Asked Ben Simmons if it’s anticlimactic at all not to face Joel Embiid, James Harden or Tyrese Maxey (all out due to injury) in his return to Philly: “I think the fans will make up for it,” he said. – 10:37 AM
Asked Ben Simmons if it’s anticlimactic at all not to face Joel Embiid, James Harden or Tyrese Maxey (all out due to injury) in his return to Philly: “I think the fans will make up for it,” he said. – 10:37 AM
Marc J. Spears @MarcJSpears
“Be [expletive] Ben Simmons. That is his reminder. Always be myself. Be me,” said @Ben Simmons to @andscape on advice from @CoachDPatrick. bit.ly/3ES7iQX #nets #nba – 10:36 AM
“Be [expletive] Ben Simmons. That is his reminder. Always be myself. Be me,” said @Ben Simmons to @andscape on advice from @CoachDPatrick. bit.ly/3ES7iQX #nets #nba – 10:36 AM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
Ben Simmons says he expects to start tonight against the 76ers – 10:31 AM
Ben Simmons says he expects to start tonight against the 76ers – 10:31 AM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
Ben Simmons says he expects to start tonight against Philadelphia. – 10:31 AM
Ben Simmons says he expects to start tonight against Philadelphia. – 10:31 AM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Asked about not playing against Embiid, Maxey and Harden, Ben Simmons said, “I think the fans will make up for it.” – 10:29 AM
Asked about not playing against Embiid, Maxey and Harden, Ben Simmons said, “I think the fans will make up for it.” – 10:29 AM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Ben Simmons: “Feels good to be back.” pic.twitter.com/eCPVrlM56E – 10:27 AM
Ben Simmons: “Feels good to be back.” pic.twitter.com/eCPVrlM56E – 10:27 AM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Ben Simmons returns to Philly tonight amid his best stretch as a Net. Today’s story on his recent play, adjustment to the Big Apple (I spent time with him Saturday) and how he remains the X-factor: theathletic.com/3919085/2022/1… – 8:47 AM
Ben Simmons returns to Philly tonight amid his best stretch as a Net. Today’s story on his recent play, adjustment to the Big Apple (I spent time with him Saturday) and how he remains the X-factor: theathletic.com/3919085/2022/1… – 8:47 AM
Marc J. Spears @MarcJSpears
Nets forward Ben Simmons has always had “Godfather” David Patrick’s support in his basketball journey. The #NBA three-time All-Star and the Sacramento State men’s basketball coach have a bond that has lasted through Simmons’ career triumphs and struggles. bit.ly/3ES7iQX – 8:45 AM
Nets forward Ben Simmons has always had “Godfather” David Patrick’s support in his basketball journey. The #NBA three-time All-Star and the Sacramento State men’s basketball coach have a bond that has lasted through Simmons’ career triumphs and struggles. bit.ly/3ES7iQX – 8:45 AM
Chris Mannix @SIChrisMannix
NEW @TheCrossover Pod w/@Howard Beck:
▪️Kyrie returns
▪️Ben Simmons set to return (to Philly)
▪️What’s up with Golden State?
▪️Are MY Kings headed to the playoffs?
Links: bit.ly/2w1G5e2 – 8:35 AM
NEW @TheCrossover Pod w/@Howard Beck:
▪️Kyrie returns
▪️Ben Simmons set to return (to Philly)
▪️What’s up with Golden State?
▪️Are MY Kings headed to the playoffs?
Links: bit.ly/2w1G5e2 – 8:35 AM
Kevin O’Connor @KevinOConnorNBA
Ben Simmons set two season-highs on Sunday, per @SecondSpectrum:
-22 on-ball screens
-15 dribble-handoffs
This much more like the Nets could’ve expected: facilitate out of DHOs, screen and roll hard. It’s the ideal role on offense for Simmons in the half court. pic.twitter.com/uoEWNxCNse – 8:15 AM
Ben Simmons set two season-highs on Sunday, per @SecondSpectrum:
-22 on-ball screens
-15 dribble-handoffs
This much more like the Nets could’ve expected: facilitate out of DHOs, screen and roll hard. It’s the ideal role on offense for Simmons in the half court. pic.twitter.com/uoEWNxCNse – 8:15 AM
Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
Undermanned 76ers brace for Ben Simmons’ return – YouTube m.youtube.com/watch?v=Qgbztz… – 5:49 AM
Undermanned 76ers brace for Ben Simmons’ return – YouTube m.youtube.com/watch?v=Qgbztz… – 5:49 AM
Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
‘Ben Simmons’ first game back in Philly ‘ by Locked On 76ers – Daily Podcast On The Philadelphia Sixers megaphone.link/LKN7422119970 – 5:25 AM
‘Ben Simmons’ first game back in Philly ‘ by Locked On 76ers – Daily Podcast On The Philadelphia Sixers megaphone.link/LKN7422119970 – 5:25 AM
Kane Pitman @KanePitman
New podcast @ESPNAusNZ w/@Olgun Uluc
🏀 Numbers behind Cairns looking legit
🏀 Have Adelaide changed their identity?
🏀 Old man takes and complaints
🏀 Bad luck and bad decisions in Illawarra
🏀 What has changed for Ben Simmons in last few games
🎙️ https://t.co/76xHheJV3V pic.twitter.com/bsgv2T7MFV – 3:57 AM
New podcast @ESPNAusNZ w/@Olgun Uluc
🏀 Numbers behind Cairns looking legit
🏀 Have Adelaide changed their identity?
🏀 Old man takes and complaints
🏀 Bad luck and bad decisions in Illawarra
🏀 What has changed for Ben Simmons in last few games
🎙️ https://t.co/76xHheJV3V pic.twitter.com/bsgv2T7MFV – 3:57 AM
Kane Pitman @KanePitman
Ben Simmons returns to Philly tomorrow. Some of the numbers behind the early days of his return to the floor ⬇️
pic.twitter.com/nM3VKs6A8C – 3:02 AM
Ben Simmons returns to Philly tomorrow. Some of the numbers behind the early days of his return to the floor ⬇️
pic.twitter.com/nM3VKs6A8C – 3:02 AM
Barbara Barker @meanbarb
Yes boos will happen.
Nets’ Ben Simmons upbeat about return to Philadelphia newsday.com/sports/basketb… via @Newsday – 10:48 PM
Yes boos will happen.
Nets’ Ben Simmons upbeat about return to Philadelphia newsday.com/sports/basketb… via @Newsday – 10:48 PM
Brian Lewis @NYPost_Lewis
#Nets‘ Ben Simmons knows ‘what’s coming’ from Philly fans in first #76ers clash nypost.com/2022/11/21/net… via @nypostsports – 8:00 PM
#Nets‘ Ben Simmons knows ‘what’s coming’ from Philly fans in first #76ers clash nypost.com/2022/11/21/net… via @nypostsports – 8:00 PM
Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
Ben Simmons is prepared for an emotionally charged — and hostile — Philly return: ‘I know what’s coming’ inquirer.com/sixers/ben-sim… via @phillyinquirer – 6:51 PM
Ben Simmons is prepared for an emotionally charged — and hostile — Philly return: ‘I know what’s coming’ inquirer.com/sixers/ben-sim… via @phillyinquirer – 6:51 PM
Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
Ben Simmons says ‘I know what’s coming’ in return to Philadelphia nba.nbcsports.com/2022/11/21/ben… – 4:02 PM
Ben Simmons says ‘I know what’s coming’ in return to Philadelphia nba.nbcsports.com/2022/11/21/ben… – 4:02 PM
Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
Give Em To Me! I want your predictions for tomorrow’s game between the #BrooklynNets vs. #Sixers. I want the winning team, final score and points for Tobias Harris, Shake Milton, Ben Simmons, Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving. #NBA #PhilaUnite #NetsWorld pic.twitter.com/5esAFJF1Oq – 3:22 PM
Give Em To Me! I want your predictions for tomorrow’s game between the #BrooklynNets vs. #Sixers. I want the winning team, final score and points for Tobias Harris, Shake Milton, Ben Simmons, Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving. #NBA #PhilaUnite #NetsWorld pic.twitter.com/5esAFJF1Oq – 3:22 PM
Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
Ben Simmons is prepared for an emotionally charged — and hostile — Philly return: ‘I know what’s coming’ inquirer.com/sixers/ben-sim… via @phillyinquirer #NBA #Sixers #NBA #WellsFargoCenter #BrooklynNets #Nets – 2:25 PM
Ben Simmons is prepared for an emotionally charged — and hostile — Philly return: ‘I know what’s coming’ inquirer.com/sixers/ben-sim… via @phillyinquirer #NBA #Sixers #NBA #WellsFargoCenter #BrooklynNets #Nets – 2:25 PM
Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
Ben Simmons was pretty awesome last night. I loved how the Nets used him as a screener a lot and he did a good job varying his rolls. He’s a better passer than 99% of “centers” in that role too, so he’s making plays and seeing stuff most don’t. It’s all kind of new but it’s good. – 1:52 PM
Ben Simmons was pretty awesome last night. I loved how the Nets used him as a screener a lot and he did a good job varying his rolls. He’s a better passer than 99% of “centers” in that role too, so he’s making plays and seeing stuff most don’t. It’s all kind of new but it’s good. – 1:52 PM
Adam Zagoria @AdamZagoria
Now on @njdotcom
Sixers’ star Joel Embiid to miss 2 games with foot strain, starting with Ben Simmons & the Nets nj.com/nets/2022/11/s… – 12:49 PM
Now on @njdotcom
Sixers’ star Joel Embiid to miss 2 games with foot strain, starting with Ben Simmons & the Nets nj.com/nets/2022/11/s… – 12:49 PM
More on this storyline
Kristian Winfield: Ben Simmons says he’s not focused on the Philly crowd and is more-so focused on his team playing well. I followed up and asked how’s he’s able to separate personal agenda from team success: “I have to. If we want to be a great team, I have to do that.” #NetsWorld -via Twitter @Krisplashed / November 22, 2022
If Simmons wants to be in closing lineups, he has to show the ability to make free throws under pressure. “I’ve told him, ‘I’m going to always do what’s best for the group,'” Vaughn says. “That’s my job as a coach. I’m not trying to cozy up to him to gain his trust. It’s more, I’m consistent with my approach with him every day. And so he sees what consistency does.” -via ESPN / November 22, 2022
David Patrick was named Benjamin David Simmons’ godfather when he was born on July 20, 1996. Ben’s father, David Simmons, and Patrick are longtime friends dating to when they trained in basketball together while Patrick grew up in Melbourne, Australia. David Simmons, a former Australia National Basketball League star, was teammates with Patrick when they played with the Canberra Cannons during the 2000-01 season. Patrick became like a son to David Simmons and a big brother to his children. He even lived with the Simmons family for a short time. Moreover, Patrick said, the Simmons family took care of his mother, Vicki, until she died of cancer on March 12, 2014, when he was an assistant coach at Louisiana State University. -via Andscape / November 22, 2022