Ben Simmons
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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.
VILLAIN RESUME
TIMELINE OF TERROR
2019
Zero three-point attempts entire playoff run
2020
Afraid to dunk - passed up wide open basket
2021
Mental health holdout with 76ers
2022
Nets debut disaster - 6 PPG in playoffs
2024
Young Socialite more than basketball player
The legend continues... More villain moments to come.
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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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.
Ben Simmons has a villain score of 85.9 out of 100. This score is calculated from community votes and reflects how strongly NBA fans feel about this player's villain status. The higher the score, the more universally disliked they are.
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.
Ben Simmons is in the Legend tier, the highest level of villainy. This means the community considers them one of the most polarizing and hated players in NBA history.
Yes, Ben Simmons is still an active NBA player, continuing to build their villain resume with each season.