Ben Simmons joined the Brooklyn Nets before the 2022–23 NBA season, but his time with the team has been anything but smooth. Since his arrival, Simmons has struggled to win over fans due to his inconsistent performance on the court and his injury. The Nets’ season opener against the Atlanta Hawks highlighted these ongoing concerns, ending in a disappointing 120-116 loss.
The night took a turn for the worse for Simmons, who was seen with a bloody wrist during the first half of the game. He was spotted approaching the officials to address his injury, and footage of the incident quickly spread across social media.
NBA fans seized the moment, responding with a wave of sarcastic comments regarding his injury. Many joked that the wrist issue might be serious enough to sideline Simmons for an extended period.
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Since joining the Nets, Simmons has played in only 57 games, primarily due to various injuries. This has fueled fan skepticism, with some taking to social media to exaggerate his injury woes. Some fans humorously suggested it could be a season-ending injury.
Ben Simmons’ Return Performance In The Nets’ Season-Opener
Despite the injury, Ben Simmons didn’t leave the court. Simmons was on the court for 13 minutes during the Nets’ season-opener against the Hawks. During this time, he registered 6 points, 5 rebounds, 5 assists, and one block while shooting 3/4 from the field.
On the other hand, Hawks stars Trae Young and Onyeka Okongwu’s stellar game stole the win for Atlanta. Young recorded 30 points, while Onyeka added 28 points to the win.
Simmons will have another chance to reply to the critics in the Hawks next regular season game on Friday. The Nets are set to play against the Orlando Magic in their next game.
