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Feb 16, 2022; New York, New York, USA; Brooklyn Nets guard Ben Simmons (10) and forward Kevin Durant (7) watch from the bench during the second quarter against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
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Feb 16, 2022; New York, New York, USA; Brooklyn Nets guard Ben Simmons (10) and forward Kevin Durant (7) watch from the bench during the second quarter against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
When it comes to trouble, the Brooklyn Nets are on top of the list. Their franchise is crumbling away with internal sparks. Kevin Durant is waiting for his chance to get out. However, even the outside news isn’t supporting them. Notably, Ben Simmons couldn’t stay out of the drama. But the former Sixers star laughed in the face of the news. And the fans made sure to grill him.
The Nets’ story went from one of the best teams to a franchise in jeopardy. A humiliating defeat to the Celtics gave way for a breakdown. They were the only team to get swept in the playoffs. However, there was a high chance the Nets could have been a stronger opposition to the finalists. After all the hype, Simmons left Kevin Durant and Kyrie hanging. But the recent news broke the internet.
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According to the reports, the former All-Star guard left the group chats with the notion of him playing coming up.
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Fans go after Ben Simmons for ghosting Kevin Durant
With Brooklyn on the verge of a sweep, they needed all the firepower they could get. Both Kevin Durant and Kyrie were struggling. This is when a light shined on them as Simmons was expected to return. However, it was only brief as the All-Defensive guard left the Nets’ group chat. As old news came up, Simmons laughed at the media. But the fans didn’t let him slide.
They roasted Simmons for calling out the media. Likewise, his single backing out could have set up a downfall in his own future in Brooklyn.
At least they showed up to work https://t.co/NfYdyuTCCX
— sam, the worst ™ 🇺🇦 (@sjbxtr) August 9, 2022
When is the play start day https://t.co/kM0BbCVCFk
— JokerVisuals (@JokerVisuals24) August 10, 2022
Just shot a damn basketball https://t.co/hHD1qE1RnB pic.twitter.com/C6z1k8Q7t4
— Paul Lee🔝 (@07Strays) August 10, 2022
Shut up bruv https://t.co/DerLTIACmm
— shady (@shadychopper) August 10, 2022
😂😂this dude is a clown get on the court scrub https://t.co/Vald2eBlEO
— blasé (@blaise_unger34) August 10, 2022
No no no, you don’t get to do this, only good players get to do this https://t.co/XHjkDc1NgA
— Nick Schmidt (@nickschmidt34) August 9, 2022
An addition of Simmons in the finals could have helped slow down Boston. He could take on Jayson Tatum who averaged 29.5 points. Moreover, his playmaking could also be a critical addition. Durant was smothered by the Celtics’ forces as he turned the ball over 5 times every game. With Simmons, Brooklyn could be in control. His buckets would just be a bonus for the Nets. But backing out set off a chain of consequences.
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