I think it is more likely Kyrie takes another mental health break before KD returns than him actually stepping up.

KD turns 35 this year. That must be about the oldest NBA MVP ever. I could see Steph maybe stealing one age 34+ if he could stay on the court. These older players can't seem to stay on the court enough games to get the MVP votes.

Ben Simmons has to step up.

You just know that Nets legal is trying hard to find a loophole that gets them out from under some if not all of his ridiculous contract. Yet another bad teammate who doesn’t want to play basketball.

Ben Simmons sucks, most overpaid player in history.

Simmons is an embarrassment. Should go back to Australia and try his hand at kangaroo boxing or something. Punk ass bitch.

It seems like that suspension was a wakeup call, as it hit him in the pocket book big time. I think he will be leaving the politics alone for a little while now.

I'm actually dead serious. I'm also right. Simmons is a bitch and a liability, No harm in graciously accepting your L.

I was watching highlights yesterday and almost didn't recognize him. It looks like he went back to 2016. I sincerely hope that he keeps it together, he has too much talent for fans to be deprived of watching him.

He's not anywhere close to an all star but he still a legit NBA player. There's always room for a guy who dishes, rebounds, and plays D. I guess he could learn to kangaroo box in the off season.

Or at least shoot. Unfortunately I watched him on JJ Redick's podcast last summer and there seemed to be something disingenuous about him talking about hooping. This season hasn't helped.

I don't know if was disingenuous. Could be. Seemed to be in denial. Fultz ended up in Orlando. That was a good break for him. That's what Simmons needs. A hinterland with no pressure.

Agreed. It's also why I'd hoped that Sacramento could've gotten him from Philly. Little national glare and if he gave them a near triple double average with maybe 15ppg he'd be beloved there.

Agreed. It's also why I'd hoped that Sacramento could've gotten him from Philly. Little national glare and if he gave them a near triple double average with maybe 15ppg he'd be beloved there.

You both are presuming he cares about getting better. Why presume that? He has never ever worked on shooting, it's unacceptable. He's still the same player he's been for years. That's an indicator of laziness. You want a change in environment but he just went through one? I'm not sure why these dude is being so coddled around these parts. He is what he is - a thief, malcontent, and loser.

More deflection which is what guys do when they're cornered. It's obvious I've got more NBA watching hours under my belt than you given I know what Simmons is while you cling to some hope he can fill in for Durant while the latter is injured.
There's only one person who would start a thread touting Simmons: a person who doesn't watch him at all.