Nick Friedell: Nash on Simmons “I just think he’s rusty. The man hasn’t performed in over a 12 months. He’s nonetheless getting used to referees, protection, offense. It is a course of for Ben … He’s proven clearly glimpses of the participant we all know he’s and could be, nevertheless it’s not straightforward. We’re right here to assist him”
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NBA opening nights:
Zion Williamson a drive in return
Ben Simmons not a lot
LeBron not sufficient for Lakers
Hawks loving new backcourt
DeRozan douses Warmth
Jays shine for Celtics
James Harden seems nice
Mitchell not sufficient for Cavs
extra …
cbssports.com/nba/news/nba-o… – 2:04 AM
NBA opening nights:
Zion Williamson a drive in return
Ben Simmons not a lot
LeBron not sufficient for Lakers
Hawks loving new backcourt
DeRozan douses Warmth
Jays shine for Celtics
James Harden seems nice
Mitchell not sufficient for Cavs
extra …
cbssports.com/nba/news/nba-o… – 2:04 AM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
The story behind the Nets’ dwelling opener towards the Pelicans was the long-anticipated returns of two former #1 picks.
It was an evening to overlook for Ben Simmons and Brooklyn as they have been dominated by Zion Williamson en path to a blowout loss Wednesday evening.clutchpoints.com/nets-blown-out… – 1:33 AM
The story behind the Nets’ dwelling opener towards the Pelicans was the long-anticipated returns of two former #1 picks.
It was an evening to overlook for Ben Simmons and Brooklyn as they have been dominated by Zion Williamson en path to a blowout loss Wednesday evening.clutchpoints.com/nets-blown-out… – 1:33 AM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Simply now seeing that Ben Simmons had extra fouls than… all the things else (4/5/5 no steals/blocks)
In the meantime, Zion and Ingram getting double digit buckets every. The ceiling is sky excessive for that workforce (like, final 12 months’s Memphis Grizzlies excessive) – 12:49 AM
Simply now seeing that Ben Simmons had extra fouls than… all the things else (4/5/5 no steals/blocks)
In the meantime, Zion and Ingram getting double digit buckets every. The ceiling is sky excessive for that workforce (like, final 12 months’s Memphis Grizzlies excessive) – 12:49 AM
Nick Friedell @NickFriedell
Nash on Simmons “I simply assume he’s rusty. The man hasn’t performed in over a 12 months. He’s nonetheless getting used to referees, protection, offense. It is a course of for Ben … He’s proven clearly glimpses of the participant we all know he’s and could be, nevertheless it’s not straightforward. We’re right here to assist him” – 11:43 PM
Nash on Simmons “I simply assume he’s rusty. The man hasn’t performed in over a 12 months. He’s nonetheless getting used to referees, protection, offense. It is a course of for Ben … He’s proven clearly glimpses of the participant we all know he’s and could be, nevertheless it’s not straightforward. We’re right here to assist him” – 11:43 PM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
I overlook any time I tweet about Ben Simmons, 76ers Twitter goes nuclear – 11:25 PM
I overlook any time I tweet about Ben Simmons, 76ers Twitter goes nuclear – 11:25 PM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
I requested Ben Simmons postgame how he can get again to his aggressive fashion offensively:
“It takes time. Having again surgical procedure and being away from the sport for a 12 months there’s little issues that your thoughts would possibly inform you to go do one thing however your physique’s not eager to go do this.” – 11:04 PM
I requested Ben Simmons postgame how he can get again to his aggressive fashion offensively:
“It takes time. Having again surgical procedure and being away from the sport for a 12 months there’s little issues that your thoughts would possibly inform you to go do one thing however your physique’s not eager to go do this.” – 11:04 PM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Ben Simmons stated he was cramping up at halftime however provides that comes with getting again into the stream. – 10:49 PM
Ben Simmons stated he was cramping up at halftime however provides that comes with getting again into the stream. – 10:49 PM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
Ben Simmons says he was cramping up a bit at halftime. Says he thinks it’s one thing that comes with getting again into the stream of enjoying excessive depth video games. – 10:49 PM
Ben Simmons says he was cramping up a bit at halftime. Says he thinks it’s one thing that comes with getting again into the stream of enjoying excessive depth video games. – 10:49 PM
Barbara Barker @meanbarb
“I feel I used to be simply too excited actually” Ben Simmons stated after enjoying his first recreation in additional than a 12 months. pic.twitter.com/nPgYmecDeT – 10:48 PM
“I feel I used to be simply too excited actually” Ben Simmons stated after enjoying his first recreation in additional than a 12 months. pic.twitter.com/nPgYmecDeT – 10:48 PM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Ben Simmons stated he thought he performed “too excited” tonight. – 10:48 PM
Ben Simmons stated he thought he performed “too excited” tonight. – 10:48 PM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
Ben Simmons: “I feel I used to be simply too excited, actually.” – 10:47 PM
Ben Simmons: “I feel I used to be simply too excited, actually.” – 10:47 PM
Brian Lewis @NYPost_Lewis
Ben Simmons on fouling out of his #Nets debut, after fouling out of preseason finale: “I’ve acquired to tone it down. I acquired a bit of too bodily.” – 10:46 PM
Ben Simmons on fouling out of his #Nets debut, after fouling out of preseason finale: “I’ve acquired to tone it down. I acquired a bit of too bodily.” – 10:46 PM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
The Nets acquired outscored 36-4 on second likelihood factors.
Steve Nash stated the Nets are by no means going to be the most important workforce however they should compete more durable on the glass. – 10:16 PM
The Nets acquired outscored 36-4 on second likelihood factors.
Steve Nash stated the Nets are by no means going to be the most important workforce however they should compete more durable on the glass. – 10:16 PM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
Steve Nash stated it seemed “a bit of clunky and hectic” for the Nets after they opened the sport.
Mentioned the workforce positively took a step again from the ball motion within the final two preseason video games and it felt “extra new” tonight versus the chemistry they’d proven. – 10:12 PM
Steve Nash stated it seemed “a bit of clunky and hectic” for the Nets after they opened the sport.
Mentioned the workforce positively took a step again from the ball motion within the final two preseason video games and it felt “extra new” tonight versus the chemistry they’d proven. – 10:12 PM
Brian Lewis @NYPost_Lewis
Steve Nash: “Clearly it was a bit of clunky at occasions. However my message to the blokes was simply the elevating our requirements and competitors.” #Nets – 10:09 PM
Steve Nash: “Clearly it was a bit of clunky at occasions. However my message to the blokes was simply the elevating our requirements and competitors.” #Nets – 10:09 PM
Micah Adams @MicahAdams13
In his final two video games, Ben Simmons has…
6 factors
12 fouls
5 turnovers
3 made FG
0 made FT
36 minutes
After he fouled out in Brooklyn’s last preseason recreation, Simmons stated: “Clearly, I in all probability wouldn’t be laughing if it was the common season nevertheless it’s the preseason.” – 9:47 PM
In his final two video games, Ben Simmons has…
6 factors
12 fouls
5 turnovers
3 made FG
0 made FT
36 minutes
After he fouled out in Brooklyn’s last preseason recreation, Simmons stated: “Clearly, I in all probability wouldn’t be laughing if it was the common season nevertheless it’s the preseason.” – 9:47 PM
Will Guillory @WillGuillory
Steve Nash simply pulled Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving with 4:30 left within the 4th. Brooklyn formally waving the white flag. – 9:47 PM
Steve Nash simply pulled Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving with 4:30 left within the 4th. Brooklyn formally waving the white flag. – 9:47 PM
Meghan Triplett @Meghan_Triplett
Ben Simmons has fouled out. Simmons finishes with 4pts, 5reb, 5ast – 9:36 PM
Ben Simmons has fouled out. Simmons finishes with 4pts, 5reb, 5ast – 9:36 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Ben Simmons Nets debut:
4 factors
6 fouls
-26 pic.twitter.com/ydFq5j6m10 – 9:36 PM
Ben Simmons Nets debut:
4 factors
6 fouls
-26 pic.twitter.com/ydFq5j6m10 – 9:36 PM
Jake Madison @NOLAJake
Ben Simmons fouled out with over 9 minutes left within the recreation – 9:34 PM
Ben Simmons fouled out with over 9 minutes left within the recreation – 9:34 PM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
Ben Simmons has fouled out with 9:01 to go within the fourth quarter.
His season-opening stat line:
23 minutes
4 factors
2-of-3 FG
5 assists
5 rebounds
3 turnovers – 9:34 PM
Ben Simmons has fouled out with 9:01 to go within the fourth quarter.
His season-opening stat line:
23 minutes
4 factors
2-of-3 FG
5 assists
5 rebounds
3 turnovers – 9:34 PM
Christian Clark @cclark_13
Ben Simmons fouled out. There are 9 minutes left on this recreation. Zion is again. – 9:34 PM
Ben Simmons fouled out. There are 9 minutes left on this recreation. Zion is again. – 9:34 PM
Brian Mahoney @briancmahoney
Ben Simmons fouls out three minutes into the fourth quarter. 4 factors, 5 rebounds, 5 assists. – 9:34 PM
Ben Simmons fouls out three minutes into the fourth quarter. 4 factors, 5 rebounds, 5 assists. – 9:34 PM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Ben Simmons fouls out in 23 minutes. Scored 4 factors to go together with 5 rebounds and 5 assists. – 9:34 PM
Ben Simmons fouls out in 23 minutes. Scored 4 factors to go together with 5 rebounds and 5 assists. – 9:34 PM
Michael Pina @MichaelVPina
ben simmons simply fouled out with 9:01 within the 4th quarter. he has 4 factors. – 9:33 PM
ben simmons simply fouled out with 9:01 within the 4th quarter. he has 4 factors. – 9:33 PM
Ky Carlin @Ky_Carlin
Ben Simmons has taken only one shot tonight in 20 minutes. In some unspecified time in the future, all of us are gonna have to just accept that that is who he’s. He’s simply not gonna be persistently aggressive along with his offense. It’ll solely be there each infrequently. – 9:22 PM
Ben Simmons has taken only one shot tonight in 20 minutes. In some unspecified time in the future, all of us are gonna have to just accept that that is who he’s. He’s simply not gonna be persistently aggressive along with his offense. It’ll solely be there each infrequently. – 9:22 PM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
Brandon Ingram has packed the Nets up. His three provides him 21, however places the Pelicans up 25 factors with an 87-62 lead on the 4:09 mark of the Third quarter. Kevin Durant (25 PTS) is the one Nets participant to attain in double figures. Ben Simmons has 2 factors, 5 rebounds, 5 fouls. – 9:12 PM
Brandon Ingram has packed the Nets up. His three provides him 21, however places the Pelicans up 25 factors with an 87-62 lead on the 4:09 mark of the Third quarter. Kevin Durant (25 PTS) is the one Nets participant to attain in double figures. Ben Simmons has 2 factors, 5 rebounds, 5 fouls. – 9:12 PM
Rob Perez @WorldWideWob
after 20 minutes of playtime to date, Ben Simmons:
2 factors (1-1 FG)
5 rebounds
5 assists
3 turnovers
5 fouls
Pels lead by 22, 4:38 left 3Q. – 9:11 PM
after 20 minutes of playtime to date, Ben Simmons:
2 factors (1-1 FG)
5 rebounds
5 assists
3 turnovers
5 fouls
Pels lead by 22, 4:38 left 3Q. – 9:11 PM
Barbara Barker @meanbarb
Ben Simmons has 5 fouls and the Nets are down by 20 within the third quarter. – 9:10 PM
Ben Simmons has 5 fouls and the Nets are down by 20 within the third quarter. – 9:10 PM
Brian Lewis @NYPost_Lewis
Maybe Ben Simmons mistook “aggressive” for “reckless” Fouled out of preseason finale, has 5 fouls in 20 minutes tonight. #Nets down 82-59 with 5:11 left within the third. – 9:10 PM
Maybe Ben Simmons mistook “aggressive” for “reckless” Fouled out of preseason finale, has 5 fouls in 20 minutes tonight. #Nets down 82-59 with 5:11 left within the third. – 9:10 PM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Ben Simmons has 5 fouls in 20 minutes with 5:31 left within the third quarter. – 9:09 PM
Ben Simmons has 5 fouls in 20 minutes with 5:31 left within the third quarter. – 9:09 PM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
Steve Nash stated pregame that the message all preseason to Ben Simmons has been:
“Put strain on the protection.”
I don’t assume it’s an exaggeration to say Simmons has not accomplished that after this recreation. – 9:05 PM
Steve Nash stated pregame that the message all preseason to Ben Simmons has been:
“Put strain on the protection.”
I don’t assume it’s an exaggeration to say Simmons has not accomplished that after this recreation. – 9:05 PM
Jake Madison @NOLAJake
When the Nets regulate to really throw one other physique at Zion as an alternative of letting him cook dinner Ben Simmons BI and CJ are going to be so completely satisfied – 8:34 PM
When the Nets regulate to really throw one other physique at Zion as an alternative of letting him cook dinner Ben Simmons BI and CJ are going to be so completely satisfied – 8:34 PM
Oleh Kosel @OlehKosel
Zion Williamson simply went by Ben Simmons, among the best defenders within the league, like a sizzling knife by butter. – 8:33 PM
Zion Williamson simply went by Ben Simmons, among the best defenders within the league, like a sizzling knife by butter. – 8:33 PM
Michael Pina @MichaelVPina
ben simmons simply missed two free throws and the gang at barclays doesn’t know what to do with itself – 8:30 PM
ben simmons simply missed two free throws and the gang at barclays doesn’t know what to do with itself – 8:30 PM
Jake Madison @NOLAJake
Ben Simmons is an All-Defensive workforce man and Zion has accomplished no matter he desires – 8:10 PM
Ben Simmons is an All-Defensive workforce man and Zion has accomplished no matter he desires – 8:10 PM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
Lol Nash took Simmons and Kyrie out which suggests it’s KD’s time to cook dinner – 7:58 PM
Lol Nash took Simmons and Kyrie out which suggests it’s KD’s time to cook dinner – 7:58 PM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Patty Mills and Day’Ron Sharpe are Nash’s first two subs of the season. – 7:56 PM
Patty Mills and Day’Ron Sharpe are Nash’s first two subs of the season. – 7:56 PM
Austin Krell @NBAKrell
In a stunning growth, the Nets’ halfcourt offense seems fairly unhealthy with each Ben Simmons and Nic Claxton within the beginning lineup. – 7:55 PM
In a stunning growth, the Nets’ halfcourt offense seems fairly unhealthy with each Ben Simmons and Nic Claxton within the beginning lineup. – 7:55 PM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Not an excellent begin for BK. Pelicans lead 11-2. Nets appear to be a workforce who haven’t performed collectively a lot. Careless turnovers, a few of which got here in actions the place a participant wasn’t anticipating the ball. Early 6-2 lead on the boards for NOLA, too. Timeout Steve Nash. – 7:50 PM
Not an excellent begin for BK. Pelicans lead 11-2. Nets appear to be a workforce who haven’t performed collectively a lot. Careless turnovers, a few of which got here in actions the place a participant wasn’t anticipating the ball. Early 6-2 lead on the boards for NOLA, too. Timeout Steve Nash. – 7:50 PM
Brian Lewis @NYPost_Lewis
Steve Nash calls timeout. #Nets trailing 11-2. Brooklyn is capturing 1-of-4 with 4 turnovers, getting beat 6-to-2 on the boards. – 7:50 PM
Steve Nash calls timeout. #Nets trailing 11-2. Brooklyn is capturing 1-of-4 with 4 turnovers, getting beat 6-to-2 on the boards. – 7:50 PM
Brian Mahoney @briancmahoney
Ben Simmons will get the Nets’ first basket. Dunk to complete a quick break. – 7:49 PM
Ben Simmons will get the Nets’ first basket. Dunk to complete a quick break. – 7:49 PM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
Ben Simmons defending Zion early on. This ought to be a extremely enjoyable matchup. – 7:47 PM
Ben Simmons defending Zion early on. This ought to be a extremely enjoyable matchup. – 7:47 PM
Brian Mahoney @briancmahoney
Zion Williamson and Ben Simmons guarding one another to start their returns to the NBA. – 7:45 PM
Zion Williamson and Ben Simmons guarding one another to start their returns to the NBA. – 7:45 PM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
Loud reception for Brooklyn’s massive three throughout pregame intros. I’d say Ben Simmons acquired the loudest applause. – 7:44 PM
Loud reception for Brooklyn’s massive three throughout pregame intros. I’d say Ben Simmons acquired the loudest applause. – 7:44 PM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Kevin Durant launched at Barclays to roars. Similar with Ben Simmons and Kyrie Irving. – 7:42 PM
Kevin Durant launched at Barclays to roars. Similar with Ben Simmons and Kyrie Irving. – 7:42 PM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
Nets starters tonight vs the Pelicans:
– Ben Simmons
– Kyrie Irving
– Kevin Durant
– Royce O’Neale
– Nic Claxton
#NetsWorld – 7:01 PM
Nets starters tonight vs the Pelicans:
– Ben Simmons
– Kyrie Irving
– Kevin Durant
– Royce O’Neale
– Nic Claxton
#NetsWorld – 7:01 PM
Brian Mahoney @briancmahoney
Ben Simmons warming up on the close to facet, Zion Williamson down the far finish. Welcome again, fellas. pic.twitter.com/bFuG2gA71v – 6:26 PM
Ben Simmons warming up on the close to facet, Zion Williamson down the far finish. Welcome again, fellas. pic.twitter.com/bFuG2gA71v – 6:26 PM
Barbara Barker @meanbarb
Ben Simmons warming up earlier than his first recreation in 16 months. Minutes earlier Pelicans coach Willie Inexperienced referred to as Simmons “form of a strolling triple double.” pic.twitter.com/SPxTKwdg3L – 6:24 PM
Ben Simmons warming up earlier than his first recreation in 16 months. Minutes earlier Pelicans coach Willie Inexperienced referred to as Simmons “form of a strolling triple double.” pic.twitter.com/SPxTKwdg3L – 6:24 PM
Nick Friedell @NickFriedell
Nash strengthened pregame the identical message that he says the Nets have been giving him all alongside: Be aggressive.
“The aim is, and I feel the imaginative and prescient is, for him to be the engine of this workforce [on] each side of the ball.” – 6:24 PM
Nash strengthened pregame the identical message that he says the Nets have been giving him all alongside: Be aggressive.
“The aim is, and I feel the imaginative and prescient is, for him to be the engine of this workforce [on] each side of the ball.” – 6:24 PM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Ben Simmons and Nic Claxton heat up collectively forward of the season- opener. pic.twitter.com/59J4MAtegk – 6:11 PM
Ben Simmons and Nic Claxton heat up collectively forward of the season- opener. pic.twitter.com/59J4MAtegk – 6:11 PM
Brian Lewis @NYPost_Lewis
#Pelicans coach Willie Inexperienced calls Ben Simmons “a strolling triple double.” #nets – 6:08 PM
#Pelicans coach Willie Inexperienced calls Ben Simmons “a strolling triple double.” #nets – 6:08 PM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
Pelicans HC Willie Inexperienced referred to as Ben Simmons “a strolling triple double” when talking pregame.
Mentioned having Simmons and Zion again on the ground is nice for the NBA. – 6:07 PM
Pelicans HC Willie Inexperienced referred to as Ben Simmons “a strolling triple double” when talking pregame.
Mentioned having Simmons and Zion again on the ground is nice for the NBA. – 6:07 PM
Barbara Barker @meanbarb
Steve Nash in pregame says the aim and imaginative and prescient of the workforce is for Ben Simmons “to be the engine” on offense and protection. pic.twitter.com/mZ6GSmzuno – 6:00 PM
Steve Nash in pregame says the aim and imaginative and prescient of the workforce is for Ben Simmons “to be the engine” on offense and protection. pic.twitter.com/mZ6GSmzuno – 6:00 PM
Brian Lewis @NYPost_Lewis
Steve Nash on pushing Ben Simmons to be aggressive: “That’s the message. (He’s) in a position to put strain on the protection whether or not it’s pushing in transition or making an attempt to interrupt the paint…The aim is & the imaginative and prescient is for him to be the engine of this workforce, each side of the ball.” #Nets – 5:57 PM
Steve Nash on pushing Ben Simmons to be aggressive: “That’s the message. (He’s) in a position to put strain on the protection whether or not it’s pushing in transition or making an attempt to interrupt the paint…The aim is & the imaginative and prescient is for him to be the engine of this workforce, each side of the ball.” #Nets – 5:57 PM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
Steve Nash on Ben Simmons forward of his Nets debut:
“The imaginative and prescient for this workforce is for Ben to be the engine on each side of the ball.” – 5:53 PM
Steve Nash on Ben Simmons forward of his Nets debut:
“The imaginative and prescient for this workforce is for Ben to be the engine on each side of the ball.” – 5:53 PM
Brian Lewis @NYPost_Lewis
Steve Nash on Ben Simmons getting a full workload tonight: “We’ll see how the sport goes. We don’t know the way he’ll reply and the way he’ll really feel.” #Nets – 5:52 PM
Steve Nash on Ben Simmons getting a full workload tonight: “We’ll see how the sport goes. We don’t know the way he’ll reply and the way he’ll really feel.” #Nets – 5:52 PM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
Steve Nash on Ben Simmons being aggressive: “The imaginative and prescient is for him to be the engine of this workforce on each side of the ball.” – 5:52 PM
Steve Nash on Ben Simmons being aggressive: “The imaginative and prescient is for him to be the engine of this workforce on each side of the ball.” – 5:52 PM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Steve Nash stated the Nets had no selection however to play the large three as a lot as he did within the preseason given the novelty of the group. – 5:52 PM
Steve Nash stated the Nets had no selection however to play the large three as a lot as he did within the preseason given the novelty of the group. – 5:52 PM
Brian Lewis @NYPost_Lewis
Steve Nash on enjoying the Massive 3 a lot within the preseason: “I feel we had no selection. It’s simply that everybody’s so new to one another.” #Nets – 5:51 PM
Steve Nash on enjoying the Massive 3 a lot within the preseason: “I feel we had no selection. It’s simply that everybody’s so new to one another.” #Nets – 5:51 PM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
Steve Nash says the Nets will “see how the sport goes” when requested if Ben Simmons could have a full workload. – 5:50 PM
Steve Nash says the Nets will “see how the sport goes” when requested if Ben Simmons could have a full workload. – 5:50 PM
Paul Pierce @paulpierce34
Most excited to look at this Cleveland Cavaliers workforce tonight . Brooklyn is one other workforce I wanna see how Ben Simmons matches in with KD and Kyrie. Let the video games start “That’s the Reality “ – 5:41 PM
Most excited to look at this Cleveland Cavaliers workforce tonight . Brooklyn is one other workforce I wanna see how Ben Simmons matches in with KD and Kyrie. Let the video games start “That’s the Reality “ – 5:41 PM
Brian Lewis @NYPost_Lewis
How Ben Simmons is dealing with strain of long-awaited #Nets debut. #nba nypost.com/2022/10/19/how… by way of @nypostsports – 1:19 PM
How Ben Simmons is dealing with strain of long-awaited #Nets debut. #nba nypost.com/2022/10/19/how… by way of @nypostsports – 1:19 PM
Barbara Barker @meanbarb
“if I’m not aggressive, this groups not going…you realize?” Says Ben Simmons. pic.twitter.com/RilnlNveIk – 11:35 AM
“if I’m not aggressive, this groups not going…you realize?” Says Ben Simmons. pic.twitter.com/RilnlNveIk – 11:35 AM
Brian Lewis @NYPost_Lewis
The #Nets have inspired Ben Simmons to be aggressive: “If I’m not aggressive, this workforce’s not going. If I’m not pushing the ball, if I’m not discovering my guys, if I’m not attending to the rim than these straightforward pictures that we get now aren’t going to occur. So I acquired to be the motor.” – 11:27 AM
The #Nets have inspired Ben Simmons to be aggressive: “If I’m not aggressive, this workforce’s not going. If I’m not pushing the ball, if I’m not discovering my guys, if I’m not attending to the rim than these straightforward pictures that we get now aren’t going to occur. So I acquired to be the motor.” – 11:27 AM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Ben Simmons: “If I’m not aggressive, this workforce’s not going…you realize? Like if I’m not pushing the ball, if I’m not discovering my guys if I’m not attending to the rim than these straightforward pictures that we get now aren’t going to occur. So I acquired to be the motor.” – 11:11 AM
Ben Simmons: “If I’m not aggressive, this workforce’s not going…you realize? Like if I’m not pushing the ball, if I’m not discovering my guys if I’m not attending to the rim than these straightforward pictures that we get now aren’t going to occur. So I acquired to be the motor.” – 11:11 AM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Requested Ben Simmons if he expects a daily workload tonight: “I hope so.” – 11:04 AM
Requested Ben Simmons if he expects a daily workload tonight: “I hope so.” – 11:04 AM
Barbara Barker @meanbarb
Ben Simmons knocks down a jumper at shoot round. pic.twitter.com/NEF9XZbCDM – 10:55 AM
Ben Simmons knocks down a jumper at shoot round. pic.twitter.com/NEF9XZbCDM – 10:55 AM
Anthony Puccio @APOOCH
Brooklyn Nets season opener
• Ben Simmons performs his first recreation since June 2021
• Kyrie Irving is enjoying on a full-time foundation
• Kevin Durant is coming off his Third-best scoring szn (29.9 PPG)
Who’re you most excited to look at? pic.twitter.com/0WhQjSheGU – 10:26 AM
Brooklyn Nets season opener
• Ben Simmons performs his first recreation since June 2021
• Kyrie Irving is enjoying on a full-time foundation
• Kevin Durant is coming off his Third-best scoring szn (29.9 PPG)
Who’re you most excited to look at? pic.twitter.com/0WhQjSheGU – 10:26 AM
Extra on this storyline
Brian Lewis: Kyrie Irving on Ben Simmons fouling out: “As we told him in the locker room, he’s a valuable piece for us and we need him out there. And fouling out is not an option. Taking part in aggressive is one thing that we would like him to do, however we additionally need to play good.” #Nets #NBA -via Twitter @NYPost_Lewis / October 20, 2022
Brooklyn Nets swingman Ben Simmons couldn’t maintain again his pleasure as he ready to play in his first regular-season NBA recreation in nearly a 12 months and a half. “Able to go,” Simmons stated after Wednesday’s shootaround, upfront of the Nets’ season opener towards the New Orleans Pelicans. “Very excited. I’m looking forward to getting out there and playing. We got a great group of guys here, and we’re ready to roll.” -via ESPN / October 19, 2022
“If I’m not aggressive, this workforce’s not going,” Simmons stated. “Like if I’m not pushing the ball, if I’m not finding my guys then those easy shots that we’re getting now are not going to happen. So I got to be the motor.” Simmons can be wanting ahead to the defensive tone he appears like he can set for the Nets all through the season. “There’s not many guys who can do this,” Simmons stated of being a defensive trendsetter. “I take that chance with regards to guard the most effective gamers on the earth, so it’s a fairly good job.” -via ESPN / October 19, 2022
