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Ben Simmons as a Brooklyn Net

Discussion in 'NBA Dish' started by daywalker02, Feb 15, 2022.

  1. Jturbofuel

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    I still remember Ben fouling out when LSU came to Hofheinz a few years ago.
     
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  2. J.R.

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    Operation Shut down (again)

    Knee —> Back —> (soon) “mental health” (—> another trade request?)
     
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    I'm soooooo glad we didn't trade for him.
     
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  5. J.R.

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    Day to day.
     
  7. tehG l i d e

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    This is exactly what Ben wanted. Collect millions, play video-games on Twitch, and never have to play basketball.
     
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    Its only good in the short term. He is burning thru his money if reports are to be believed.
     
  9. J.R.

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  11. apollo33

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    Think Ben gonna retire soon
     
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    https://nypost.com/2023/03/24/nets-ben-simmons-still-hasnt-started-practicing-fully
     
  13. Reeko

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    I hope he’s been smart with his money and saved/made some good investments because I could see him getting offered the vet minimum for his next deal
     
  14. Roomba

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    Remember when people said that we lost the Harden deal because we didn't get Ben Simmons out of it?

    Pepperidge farm remembers.

    So do I
     
  15. IBTL

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    Such a headcase.
     
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    he’s got the nerve…
     
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    I wouldn't even offer him that, why waste a roster slot on a guy who won't even play?

    But if the Nets want to dump him, sure, we can fill up some cap space with his contract... if they're willing to pay up. More picks to combine for moving up the Clippers pick or our own pick (if we land outside top 2).
     
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    Nerve damage don’t get better. You can have surgeries to relieve the pressure but these surgeries will actually make it worse as you age later in life.
     
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