There are lots of individuals who doubt the talents of Ben Simmons of the Brooklyn Nets.
The previous No. 1 draft decide has had a tough few years.
It’s gotten so dangerous that even his most devoted followers are dropping religion.
However he needs everybody to know what he’s able to and is reminding folks of his potential.
Talking with the press, by way of ClutchPoints, the Nets star mentioned, “I believe folks overlook, me as a participant once I’m wholesome, I can play basketball. I’m fairly good, proper?”
The query now could be if Simmons can stay wholesome and show how good he’s.
“I believe folks overlook, me as a participant once I’m wholesome, I can play basketball. I am fairly good, proper?”
Ben Simmons at Nets Media Day on his well being heading into this season.pic.twitter.com/5wog9sS7bO
— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) September 30, 2024
It’s been some time earlier than Simmons performed lots throughout an NBA season.
He got here to the Nets two seasons in the past however has solely performed in 57 video games for the workforce to date.
Final season, he averaged simply 6.1 factors, 7.9 rebounds, and 5.7 assists.
That’s a far cry from what he did again in 2017-18 when he was named Rookie of the Yr.
Again then, he put up 15.8 factors, 8.1 rebounds, and eight.2 assists.
So much has modified since then, with a number of accidents and a serious dispute with the Philadelphia 76ers that in the end despatched him to Brooklyn.
Over time, some folks have claimed that Simmons has misplaced his ardour for the sport and doesn’t appear assured in himself or his abilities anymore.
Can he show in any other case in 2024-25?
There was a time when he was one of the crucial promising younger stars within the league and now he looks as if somebody who’s battling together with his physique and his thoughts to get again in fine condition.
The upcoming season is perhaps his final probability at redemption.
