Ben Simmons Could Get A New Role With The Nets

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Ben Simmons has yet to play a single game for the Brooklyn Nets, although that is certainly going to change this upcoming season. Simmons has told people like Stephen A. Smith that he feels ready to play, and after being cleared for 3-on-3 basketball, it is looking likely that Simmons will even be ready in time for the first game of the Nets' season.

With the Nets running it back with Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving, there have been talks about what Simmons' role with the team will be. He has plenty of skill sets as a point guard, but with Kyrie taking PG duties, Simmons will have to readjust. According to The Athletic, Kyrie might be going into uncharted territory as the Nets are thinking of playing him at Center.

Ben Simmons Could Get A New Role With The Nets
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Per The Athletic:

“There have been rumblings of Simmons playing center this season and Durant has done so before in small-ball lineups.”

Simmons is a big player and he does well in the paint. With that being said, it is easy to see how Simmons could wind up being an effective center with KD and Kyrie on the floor. Not to mention, Simmons is a beast on defense and the Center position would be perfect for that skill set.

Ben Simmons Could Get A New Role With The Nets
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This is a developing story so stay tuned to HNHH for updates.

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Alexander Cole is the current editor-in-chief of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. It was here where he began to hone his craft, putting his journalism degree from Concordia University in Montreal, Quebec, to good use. Since that time, he has documented some of the biggest stories in the hip-hop world. From the Kendrick Lamar and Drake beef to the disturbing allegations against Diddy, Alex has helped HotNewHipHop navigate large-scale stories as they happen. In 2021, he went to the Bahamas for the Big 3's Championship Game. It was here where he got to interview legendary figures like Ice Cube, Clyde Drexler, and Stephen Jackson. He has also interviewed other superstar athletes such as Antonio Brown, Damian Lillard, and Paul Pierce. This is in addition to conversations with social media provocateurs like Jake Paul, and younger respected artists like Kaycyy, Lil Tecca, and Jeleel!
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