Stephen A. Smith Reaffirms Ben Simmons' Playing Status

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Fans want to see Ben Simmons back on the floor.

Ben Simmons has not played a single NBA game since the second round of the 2021 playoffs. This was a bad time for Simmons who was pretty awful against the Atlanta Hawks. Now, Simmons has a chance to redeem himself with the Brooklyn Nets, although there have been concerns that he won't be ready, especially given everything that has happened over the past few months.

The Nets are a team that needs all of its players on the floor, which means Simmons has to be ready. With Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving drama running rampant, it would mean a lot to the team if Simmons could ramp up his rehab and make his Nets debut at the start of the regular season.

Stephen A. Smith Reaffirms Ben Simmons' Playing Status
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According to Stephen A. Smith, Simmons told him that he is good to go. Smith reiterated this fact on "The Rich Eisen Show" today, as he gave a definitive update on the status of the Nets big man.

"I spoke to him privately," Smith said. "He convinced me that his problems were very, very real. ... But he's convinced me that he's ready to go this season."

With Simmons, you really have to see it to believe it. Hopefully, he can prove us all wrong and get back to his previous form.

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Alexander Cole is the current Managing Editor of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. During this time, he has shown an expertise in Air Jordans, Yeezys, and all things that have to do with Nike. His favorite kicks are the Air Jordan 1 High OG, the Air Jordan 4, the Air Jordan 6, and the Adidas Yeezy Boost 350 V2 in the "Beluga 2.0" colorway. Although his collection might not be the biggest, he is always looking to add new styles to it. When it comes to sports, Alex has a particular interest in the NBA and the NFL. His favorite teams are anywhere LeBron goes, and the Kansas City Chiefs. As a Montrealer, the Montreal Canadiens hold a special place in his heart, even if they haven't won the Stanley Cup in his lifetime. Alex also works for the Concordia Stingers, where he provides play-by-play and color commentary for the football, hockey, and basketball teams His favorite hip-hop artists are Kendrick Lamar, Playboi Carti, Travis Scott, and Lil Uzi Vert.
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