“Ben Simmons spotted shooting some hoops with Kevin Durant in Brooklyn”: NBA Twitter question the mental health status of the former ROTY, slamming him for insulting those with the illness – The SportsRush

Controversial NBA player Ben Simmons finally arrives in Brooklyn and is seen interacting with his Nets teammates in the dugout.

One of the most talked about NBA players until late, Ben Simmons made his first public court appearance at Barclays Center. From the looks of it, the former ROTY could suit up for the Nets soon. Simmons has been making headlines since the 2021 Eastern Conference semifinals.

The 25-year-old was heavily criticized for his performance in the playoffs, with his partner Joel Embid and coach Doc Rivers publicly expressing his doubts about his potential as a Sixers shooting guard. What happened next was that Simmons and the Philadelphia organization refused to be on the same page.

The Australian native was in no mood to return to the Sixers despite several attempts being made by the organization, including his former teammates wanting to fly in and talk to him. Simmons refused to be a part of any Sixers practices or games and received heavy fines.

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Simmons wouldn’t budge an inch from his stance, and Sixers president Daryl Morey finally made a deal with the Nets before the trade deadline.

Ben Simmons makes his first public appearance in the 2021-22 NBA season.

A recent trade between the Nets and Sixers finally gave Simmons what he wanted. The 6″10′ point guard found a new home playing alongside Kevin Durant Y Kyrie Irving in Brooklyn. The NBA Twitter was abuzz with reactions, seeing the three-time All-Star in Nets gear.

Simmons seemed happy to be in Brooklyn as he cheered on his team. However, a section of the media criticized the former Sixers player for using his sanity to not play until now.

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With Simmons starting a new chapter in Brooklyn, the scars of the past continue to follow him, keeping him under the radar.

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