Ben Simmons
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Ben Simmons
The point guard who refuses to shoot. Ben Simmons went from #1 pick to the NBA's most frustrating enigma. His refusal to...
WHY WE HATE HIM
The point guard who refuses to shoot. Ben Simmons went from #1 pick to the NBA's most frustrating enigma. His refusal to develop a jump shot, mental health standoff with the 76ers, and complete disappearance in big moments have made him the poster child for unfulfilled potential. Critics say he's soft, overpaid, and afraid to be great. He passed up a wide-open dunk in a crucial playoff moment, leading to Game 7 loss and Doc Rivers questioning if he could be a championship point guard.
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TIMELINE OF TERROR
Refused to Dunk
Passed up wide-open dunk against Hawks in Game 7, epitomizing his fear of shooting and playoff failure.
Holdout from 76ers
Refused to report to training camp, demanding trade while collecting $8.25 million in fines.
Mental Health Claims
Cited mental health issues to recoup fines, drawing both sympathy and skepticism from critics.
Nets Trade
Traded to Nets in James Harden deal, getting fresh start but immediately suffered back injury.
Nets Debut Disaster
Struggled in return, averaging career-low numbers and showing no improvement in shooting.
Swept by Sixers
Nets swept by his former team in first round, with Philly fans mercilessly mocking him.
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GREATEST VILLAIN MOMENT
"Game 7 of the 2020 playoffs when Ben Simmons passed up a wide-open dunk and instead passed to Trae Young. The Sixers lost, and Doc Rivers immediately questioned if Simmons could be a championship point guard in the post-game press conference. It wasn't just one play - it was the culmination of years of refusing to shoot, refusing to improve, and refusing to be the player his talent suggested he could be. The ultimate symbol of wasted potential and fear of failure."
THE DEFENSE
Simmons is a 3-time All-Star who excels at defense and playmaking. Mental health is real and should be respected - he was dealing with legitimate anxiety issues. The 76ers failed to build around his unique skillset properly. He's been asked to change his entire game instead of being utilized for his strengths. His defensive versatility is elite even if his shooting isn't there.
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