NBA fans critical of Ben Simmons’ performance in Nets-Knicks game

On Friday night, the Brooklyn Nets faced the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden in Manhattan.

The Nets lost by a score of 124-122, falling to 5-8 in their first 13 games.

Ben Simmons finished the rout with four points, seven rebounds, five assists and one steal while shooting 2/5 from the field in 25 minutes of playing time.

Many NBA fans reacted to his performance.

@NetsSage: “I wonder if there will ever be an explanation for how Ben Simmons went from perennial all-star with limitless potential to washed up at the age of 28? I can’t remember a player in any sport who slipped so badly”

@CoolidgeRique: “I can’t wait until Ben Simmons is no longer a Net”

@NetsFrequent: “2024 Ben Simmons is the most useless body in NBA history”

Erik Slater: “There is no reason why this Ben Simmons play should end in a big hook shot that goes away from the basket.

It was a great first move. Going to finish strong.”

@Blow_My_Ego: “Just don’t understand how Ben Simmons became such a bum”

@4Evashook: “I don’t understand how Ben Simmons knows we need easy buckets and routinely throws up the paint instead of getting to the rim. He makes himself invisible on offense.”

The Nets play their next game on Sunday when they take on the Knicks (again) in Manhattan.

Simmons is in his fourth season as a member of the Nets.

He also spent nine seasons with the Philadelphia 76ers in the NBA.