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  1. robbie380

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    These nerve issues are likely more psychosomatic than physical. Good luck to the guy.
     
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  2. rockets1995

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    Who wants Ben Simmons now Rockets Fans?

    I knew Ben Simmons is a Terrible Overrated Player from the beginning. A Australian Handball Player playing in the NBA, where the money is.
    Basketball is not his Favorite Sport,

    Top Sports in Australia
    Rugby
    Cricket
    Handball
    Basketball
    Baseball
     
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    Who wants Ben Simmons now Rockets Fans?

    I knew Ben Simmons is a Terrible Overrated Player from the beginning. A Australian Handball Player playing in the NBA, where the money is.
    Basketball is not his Favorite Sport, Rugby is, Ben Simmons is a combinations of Rugby and Handball.

    Top Sports in Australia
    Rugby
    Cricket
    Handball
    Basketball
    Baseball
     
    #623 rockets1995, Mar 26, 2023
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    Not to derail the rag-on-Simmons fest (and he deserves it), but what about the Nets themselves -- you know, the guys who actually play?

    If Harden's not right in the playoffs (and when is he completely right in the playoffs, honestly), the Nets could give Philly trouble in a first-round matchup.

    The more the Nets shed distractions, the better they might get. I think they got a little better after Kyrie trade, and now that they have complete clarity on Simmons, they'll get better still.
     
    #624 B-Bob, Mar 26, 2023
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    Maybe, but Embiid tends to just devour those "bunch of role player" type opponents like the Raptors last year.
     
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    You mean the 7-13 record in the last 20 games has impressed you (only 2 more wins than the Rockets)?
     
    #626 arno_ed, Mar 27, 2023
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    he can not ever play a game in the nba again and not give af. he got his money, well more like robbed so hes perfectly content with all that
     
    #630 YOLO, Mar 28, 2023
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    We should offer to take back Simmons and some Suns, 76ers or Mavericks draft picks into unused cap room if we don't get Harden
     
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    This should be a lesson to all front offices to take character concerns seriously in the draft process. You can fix a broken jumpshot or a bad handle. You can't fix a guy who doesn't care enough to put in the effort and doesn't want to compete hard.
     
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    Pretty sure Ben Simmons shut himself down before the Nets could. The beauty of guaranteed contracts. I wish I could have a well paying job while I do the bare minimum to ensure I stay within the legalities of keeping my contract/job.
     
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    Interesting thought experiment. You are taking his contract and would seemingly give them young talent i guess. For picks while devaluing the picks that you already have from them. Somehow you could make that benefit the Rockets I am sure. I’m not sure how though.
     
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    D-Rock wanted this guy for Harden. Never forget
     
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    how is this even real

     
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    Is not, he scored 290+.
     
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    LMAO
     
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    Did he ever score more than 24 in any of those 42 games?
     
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