Brooklyn Nets star Ben Simmon has had it rough in recent seasons. He has frequently been on the injury list and is unable to contribute to his team. However, this hasn’t stopped the money from flowing into his pockets. It was revealed that he earned a king’s ransom in just three seasons.
The former number-one overall pick has yet to prove his worth for the Nets since he transferred. He has been on bench duty for most of the season, a trend that has become a disastrous liability for the Nets.
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Ben Simmons makes $106 million in three seasons
Nets star Ben Simmons has made an astounding $106 million in just three seasons. With the number of games he has played in those three seasons, his earnings would seem like a steal for any NBA player. Simmons has spent most of his days injured and can’t be blamed for not participating in games. However, his huge earnings still leave a salty taste in many people’s minds.
According to Sportrac, in the 2021–22 season, Simmons made $33 million. The following season, he made $35.4 million. Finishing this season with a paycheck of $37.9 million, his combined earnings for all three seasons come to a staggering $106.3 million. He has earned this amount of money by only playing in 57 games for the Nets. He missed the entire 2021–22 season and played only 42 games in the following season. This season, he has played only 15 games before getting sidelined for the rest of the season.
Simmons sidelined for the remainder of 2023-24 season
The Brooklyn Nets’ recently announced that their star player, Ben Simmons, will be out for the remainder of the season. He suffered a back injury earlier this season and has played only 15 games this season. He is currently under medical supervision and the Nets have released an update regarding his condition.
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The Nets announced that Simmons is currently exploring treatment options for the nerve infringement in his back. He is not in a condition to play anymore and until his treatment has been done, he won’t be returning to the court. This news is not good for the Nets, who have not been in the best place in the league right now. The absence of Simmons probably means that the Nets have to give up on their dreams of making the playoffs this season.
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