Even by Ben Simmons’ standards, Tuesday night’s game against the Boston Celtics had some terrible lowlights.
The Brooklyn Nets guard hit only one of five shots and scored five points coming off the bench in a 118-110 loss.
Simmons added six rebounds and eight assists, so numbers-wise, this was an average game for the former No. 1 overall pick (he averages 6.8 points, 8.4 rebounds and 6 assists per game).
But several of Simmons’ missed shots and a terrible turnover left X (formerly Twitter) buzzing well into Wednesday.
Ben Simmons really gonna be in China soon man 😭 pic.twitter.com/KjKKIGfeKd
— BrickWrld (@BRICKW0RLD) February 14, 2024
Simmons’ struggles on and off the court have been well documented in recent years, and in some ways, Tuesday night was just more of the same. Many fans feel sympathetic for him and wish him well. That forgiving spirit isn’t what drives viral posts on social media, however, and many fans were not kind to Simmons after his bad game.
Ben Simmons went 1-5 tonight and missed every shot In spectacular fashion. Elite cardio merchant. pic.twitter.com/CYLvO0BflZ
— Hater Report (@HaterReport_) February 14, 2024
Bro need to download Dualingo now https://t.co/H9r3GKZ22Y
— Pippen (@UnlikeMike_) February 14, 2024
The reign is over , had high hopes for him and was patient as a fan but he’s just lost his game. https://t.co/foQ7bxxDj2
— D r e w (@YsDrew) February 14, 2024
The biggest scammer in basketball 🔥🔥🔥🔥 https://t.co/xmg396QPXr
— Beezy (@HLouiee_50) February 14, 2024
Keep being aggressive @BenSimmons25 Mof be more aggressive. Game isn’t always dictated by shots made https://t.co/5B1lPe0XIv
— Vic Damone….. Jr (@SoS_TAYSAVAGE) February 14, 2024
He’s being used wrong he needs to be used like draymond green. Be the iq of the defense and a lockdown defender, he should run every fast break, score only when he has to on offense, set the table for other stars, he’d be good on a team like the suns or okc maybe the spurs.
— Jacob Bolcer (@jacob_bolcer) February 14, 2024
He hit the rim on 1 of those 3 shots!!! Let’s be fair…Europe will take him.
— Raptors Truth (@RaptorsSlander) February 14, 2024
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