However good the NBA stars might depict themselves to be, there are always some controversies going on behind the scenes. Whether the controversies might be regarding their personal lives or their playing career, they never stay hidden for too long. An athlete is always linked with some jaw-dropping facts and controversies revolving around them. One such revelation made about Ben Simmons a few years back has come to light recently and is gaining traction on NBA social media.

Simmons started his NBA career as a bright prospect for the Philadelphia 76ers in 2016. Despite playing for the 76ers for almost seven seasons, his career there did not pan out the way he and the franchise would have hoped for. There are some facts regarding Simmons’ playing style and attitude which have been come to light from before his draft in 2016. While the facts were revealed before his 76ers career even started, it is only recently that these facts have gained public attention and renewed relevance.

Accuracy of pre-draft analysis about Ben Simmons stuns fans

While Simmons’ stint with the 76ers playing is over, this 2016 revelation about him might have predicted the trajectory of his NBA career. The 2016 report claimed that Simmons’ game is deficient in many things including his will to perform. It claimed that there are various questions regarding Simmons’ playing as he does not have the willingness and seriousness in the games that matter the most.

The report claimed that Simmons does not have the character to be great. A twitter user named NBA Memes recently shared the 2016 report claiming that we were already warned about him. The report from Simmons’ LSU days claimed, “Simmons’ lack of competitiveness in crucial games has raised questions about his character … Those who know him best say he needs things to revolve around him on and off the court and that he’s often been close-minded to coaching or instruction.”

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While his playing character seems to be questioned, doubts regarding his attitude are in the report too. It also claims how Simmons wants all the things to revolve around him. Not only does he want to be the main focus on the court but off the court too. Questions regarding his attitude towards the coaching staff and their instructions are also there, as he is regarded to be a close-minded player.

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Why the facts came to light after all this time?

While the report about Simmons is from 2016, it recently went viral all over social media. Simmons’ stint with the Philadelphia 76ers didn’t go according to the plan and that led to his trade to the Brooklyn Nets. As the trade went through, the report about Simmons also went viral all over the internet because of its sheer accuracy.

While the 76ers got James Harden in return, there still are questions how Simmons’ Nets career will pan out. Whether it will be an exact shadow of his Philadelphia career or better, remains to be seen. What do you think, how will he fare with the Nets? Do let us know in the comments below.

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