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Ben Simmons: 'I want to be better than an All Star'
He’s bold in his predictions for the upcoming season. “We have a great opportunity to start from scratch and build a team that can shock a lot of people,” he says. “And then individually, I want to be back where I was. I want to be an All Star. I want to be better than an All Star. That’s where I want to be. I never try to live with myself. I’m never like, Well, hopefully, maybe I get a couple votes in an All-Star game. Nah, if that’s the case, I might as well be fishing.”
Source: Esquire
Source: Esquire
What’s the buzz on Twitter?
Erik Slater @erikslater_
Nets: Jacque Vaughn reveals key coaching point to unlock Ben Simmons-Nic Claxton offensive pairing clutchpoints.com/nets-news-jacq… – 8:16 PM
Nets: Jacque Vaughn reveals key coaching point to unlock Ben Simmons-Nic Claxton offensive pairing clutchpoints.com/nets-news-jacq… – 8:16 PM
Ky Carlin @Ky_Carlin
Ben Simmons and I discussed the improvements Tyrese Maxey has made on the floor #Sixers sixerswire.usatoday.com/2023/10/17/net… via @SixersWire – 7:19 PM
Ben Simmons and I discussed the improvements Tyrese Maxey has made on the floor #Sixers sixerswire.usatoday.com/2023/10/17/net… via @SixersWire – 7:19 PM
Sirius XM NBA @SiriusXMNBA
“I really want to see him succeed”
🔊 @adaniels33 is rooting for Ben Simmons this season #NetsWorld pic.twitter.com/Q6nzaNm2Gb – 4:15 PM
“I really want to see him succeed”
🔊 @adaniels33 is rooting for Ben Simmons this season #NetsWorld pic.twitter.com/Q6nzaNm2Gb – 4:15 PM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
Defender distance tracking is a good tool to assess 3-point shooters, and it’s one that shows how vital Mikal Bridges and Cam Johnson will be to floor-spacing in lineups featuring Ben Simmons and Nic Claxton.
During their last full season in PHX (21-22):
Johnson:
-3-point… – 2:36 PM
Defender distance tracking is a good tool to assess 3-point shooters, and it’s one that shows how vital Mikal Bridges and Cam Johnson will be to floor-spacing in lineups featuring Ben Simmons and Nic Claxton.
During their last full season in PHX (21-22):
Johnson:
-3-point… – 2:36 PM
Anthony Puccio @APOOCH
It’s only preseason so it’s not worth the overreaction but…
Ben Simmons looks healthier, spry. Gets the ball up faster and still has good court vision. My concern is his aggression near the rim — saw him turn to the righty hook twice instead of going up strong against Tobias. – 12:59 PM
It’s only preseason so it’s not worth the overreaction but…
Ben Simmons looks healthier, spry. Gets the ball up faster and still has good court vision. My concern is his aggression near the rim — saw him turn to the righty hook twice instead of going up strong against Tobias. – 12:59 PM
Kevin O’Connor @KevinOConnorNBA
🚨New Mismatch with @ChrisVernonShow🚨
My story on the Nuggets
Teams with too much overlap
📈Lakers depth + AD
Ben Simmons resurgence
🤔Clippers make Mann “untouchable”
🚀Jabari Smith’s rise
🏀We’ll be back again on Friday with our annual Semi-Bold Predictions… – 10:39 AM
🚨New Mismatch with @ChrisVernonShow🚨
My story on the NuggetsTeams with too much overlap📈Lakers depth + AD
Ben Simmons resurgence🤔Clippers make Mann “untouchable”
🚀Jabari Smith’s rise
🏀We’ll be back again on Friday with our annual Semi-Bold Predictions… – 10:39 AM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
Ben Simmons is looking a lot like he did in first All-Star season 👀 pic.twitter.com/GwMBVDls9f – 10:26 AM
Ben Simmons is looking a lot like he did in first All-Star season 👀 pic.twitter.com/GwMBVDls9f – 10:26 AM
Ky Carlin @Ky_Carlin
“The sky’s the limit for him, but with everything going on in terms of like Philly, he’s getting an opportunity to play point guard and run the team and continue to build…”
Ben Simmons is impressed with Tyrese Maxey #Sixers sixerswire.usatoday.com/2023/10/17/net… via @SixersWire – 9:04 AM
“The sky’s the limit for him, but with everything going on in terms of like Philly, he’s getting an opportunity to play point guard and run the team and continue to build…”
Ben Simmons is impressed with Tyrese Maxey #Sixers sixerswire.usatoday.com/2023/10/17/net… via @SixersWire – 9:04 AM
Ky Carlin @Ky_Carlin
“…I thought it was uncalled for because he couldn’t get the ball…”
Filip Petrusev reacts to the hard foul from Ben Simmons and the double techs they received #Sixers sixerswire.usatoday.com/2023/10/16/six… via @SixersWire – 11:26 PM
“…I thought it was uncalled for because he couldn’t get the ball…”
Filip Petrusev reacts to the hard foul from Ben Simmons and the double techs they received #Sixers sixerswire.usatoday.com/2023/10/16/six… via @SixersWire – 11:26 PM
Alvaro Martin @AlvaroNBAMartin
Mirá esta joyita de Ben Simmons frente al equipo de sus tormentos.
Vídeo: @NBA
pic.twitter.com/2Sry0wYOnj – 10:24 PM
Mirá esta joyita de Ben Simmons frente al equipo de sus tormentos.
Vídeo: @NBA
pic.twitter.com/2Sry0wYOnj – 10:24 PM
Evan Barnes @evan_b
Jacque Vaughn attributed Ben Simmons’ 8 turnovers to the Nets learning to play with him and adjusting to his unique style/pace/angles.
Said some of the bigs weren’t used to his pick-and-roll style. – 10:09 PM
Jacque Vaughn attributed Ben Simmons’ 8 turnovers to the Nets learning to play with him and adjusting to his unique style/pace/angles.
Said some of the bigs weren’t used to his pick-and-roll style. – 10:09 PM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
Ben Simmons is all over the court
(via @NBATV)
pic.twitter.com/fLWsAjzyjY – 9:37 PM
Ben Simmons is all over the court
(via @NBATV)
pic.twitter.com/fLWsAjzyjY – 9:37 PM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
This pass from Ben Simmons 😮💨
(via @NBATV)
pic.twitter.com/fLWsAjzyjY – 9:35 PM
This pass from Ben Simmons 😮💨
(via @NBATV)
pic.twitter.com/fLWsAjzyjY – 9:35 PM
Mike Prada @MikePradaNBA
Excited to consider normal Ben Simmons basketball questions like “Can the Nets play him with another non-shooter in Nic Claxton” instead of more depressing ones – 9:35 PM
Excited to consider normal Ben Simmons basketball questions like “Can the Nets play him with another non-shooter in Nic Claxton” instead of more depressing ones – 9:35 PM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
Yeah, this is a different Ben Simmons. pic.twitter.com/LdId5lzSCU – 9:34 PM
Yeah, this is a different Ben Simmons. pic.twitter.com/LdId5lzSCU – 9:34 PM
Austin Krell @NBAKrell
For those not watching (what else could you possibly have to watch tonight??), Pat Bev just got tossed for chirping Ben Simmons.
His second T of the game. It may be preseason, but Bev is in his prime edgy form. – 9:33 PM
For those not watching (what else could you possibly have to watch tonight??), Pat Bev just got tossed for chirping Ben Simmons.
His second T of the game. It may be preseason, but Bev is in his prime edgy form. – 9:33 PM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
Second time Ben Simmons and Royce O’Neale have connected on this setup.
O’Neale has the stroke tonight, he’s 4/7 from three. pic.twitter.com/VUDtbUAhRr – 9:27 PM
Second time Ben Simmons and Royce O’Neale have connected on this setup.
O’Neale has the stroke tonight, he’s 4/7 from three. pic.twitter.com/VUDtbUAhRr – 9:27 PM
More on this storyline
“I did it my way,” he says proudly. “I built my own team around me. I got healthy, I blocked out whatever everybody thought I should do. I’ve tried what other people wanted me to do and it didn’t work. So I’m like, you know what, this is a chance for me to do it my way. I know it works for me. I’ve done this before. I’ve been an All Star, I’ve never missed the playoffs; I’ve been in those moments. At the end of the day it’s my career; I’d rather go out on my own sword.” -via Esquire / October 17, 2023
“This is what people don’t know,” he continues. “I was struggling walking and little things like going upstairs. I had pain in my knee and in my back just sitting down in cars. The smallest things to me that seemed normal were such a struggle. You could tell in the way I was breathing too. Because every time I would go to do something I would just be compressed and trying to get ready to brace myself. So to be able to stand up right after this interview and go walk around is a blessing for me.” -via Esquire / October 17, 2023
Ben Simmons fan goes viral for chest tattoo of Nets star -via Larry Brown Sports / October 17, 2023
