Ben Simmons Shut Down For The Season, NBA Twitter Erupts

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Fans are sick of the Ben Simmons experience.

Ben Simmons is someone who has been slandered into oblivion over the past few years. Unfortunately, this slander has been very well deserved. Overall, Simmons has gone ghost in various situations. Whether it be the playoffs or his time in Brooklyn, Simmons has made it seem like he does not care about basketball. Consequently, there is this sense that Ben is now officially an NBA bust. He was picked first overall back in 2016, however, he has not been able to live up to the hype.

Over the past few weeks, Simmons has been out of the Nets lineup. He has been dealing with back issues, including an impingement to a nerve. Although this is a serious problem, there are those who are simply fed up with the Ben Simmons experience. Some fans think he is faking, while others just want the Nets to pull the plug. Ultimately, there is quite a bit of confusion at play here, and the fans would just like to have some answers.

Ben Simmons Is Out

According to Shams Charania of The Athletic, the Nets have officially decided to shut Ben Simmons down for the rest of the season. It was a tough decision, but it had to be made. Subsequently, Simmons will be entering some sort of rehab program. From there, he will be able to get a hold of what is happening to his back. At this point, however, many are skeptical that he will ever be able to get back to where he used to be. It's an unfortunate situation that continues to get worse.

As for NBA Twitter, they were having a lot of fun with the recent news regarding Ben Simmons. Below, you can find all sorts of memes and commentary on what is taking place. The prevailing joke is that Simmons will have to go and seek employment over in China. If there is one thing for certain, it's that his next deal will not be negotiated by Rich Paul. Be sure to keep it locked to HNHH for the latest news and updates from around the sports world.

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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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