At the same time last year, Ben Simmons had a lot to prove, after a blank year between Philadelphia and Brooklyn. Twelve months later, little has really changed since the playmaker has yet to show that he can return to his best level. Which was clearly not the case last season.
In recent weeks, the former Sixers leader had reassured: he is 100% physically. An announcement confirmed during his speech at “media day” in Brooklyn, even in the form of relief.
” I feel good. I’m back on the pitch and I’m playing five-on-five.”he slips New York Post. “I feel so good. I can do my job and that’s fortunate. I’m grateful to be back and on the field playing and doing what I love. As with the physical, the mental is important. And when we are physically well, it helps mentally. »
To go far, the Nets need him
After a summer devoted to his body and his mind, but also to his relationship with his coach, Jacque Vaughn, to ensure he plays exclusively as a playmaker, Ben Simmons arrives full of good intentions. If they are confirmed, the Nets will progress, assure his teammates.
“This team will go as far as Ben and Mikal Bridges can take it. We know him when he is in good shape and for us to be the best team possible, we need him,” announces Spencer Dinwiddie. “Few players can achieve what he is capable of,” believes Cam Johnson. “He is tall, athletic, knows how to distribute the game, defend, take rebounds and score. »
During his best years in Philadelphia, Simmons was valuable for his passing skills, particularly in the fast game, but also for his defense. A perfect profile to support Mikal Bridges and form a high-level stopper duo.
“He looks really good,” remarks the former Suns. “It’s a key element for us, for what we want to do and be. I know he is happy to feel good. We’re going to need him. It is important to us. With what he can do, he will cause problems for other teams, both in attack and defense. He will really help us. »
| Ben Simmons | Percentage | Rebounds | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | Team | MJ | Min | Shots | 3pts | L.F. | Off | Def | Early | Pd | Party | Int | Bp | Ct | Pts |
| 2017-18 | PHL | 81 | 34 | 54.5 | 0.0 | 56.0 | 1.8 | 6.4 | 8.1 | 8.2 | 2.6 | 1.7 | 3.4 | 0.9 | 15.8 |
| 2018-19 | PHL | 79 | 34 | 56.3 | 0.0 | 60.0 | 2.2 | 6.7 | 8.8 | 7.7 | 2.7 | 1.4 | 3.5 | 0.8 | 16.9 |
| 2019-20 | PHL | 57 | 35 | 58.0 | 28.6 | 62.1 | 2.0 | 5.8 | 7.8 | 8.0 | 3.3 | 2.1 | 3.5 | 0.6 | 16.4 |
| 2020-21 | PHL | 58 | 32 | 55.7 | 30.0 | 61.3 | 1.6 | 5.6 | 7.2 | 6.9 | 3.0 | 1.6 | 3.0 | 0.6 | 14.3 |
| 2022-23 | BRK | 42 | 26 | 56.6 | 0.0 | 43.9 | 1.0 | 5.3 | 6.3 | 6.1 | 3.3 | 1.3 | 2.3 | 0.6 | 6.9 |
| Total | 317 | 33 | 56.0 | 13.9 | 59.1 | 1.8 | 6.1 | 7.8 | 7.5 | 2.9 | 1.6 | 3.2 | 0.7 | 14.7 | |
How to read the stats? MJ = matches played; Min = Minutes; Shots = Successful shots / Attempted shots; 3pts = 3-points / 3-points attempted; LF = free throws made / free throws attempted; Off = offensive rebound; Def=defensive rebound; Tot = Total rebounds; Pd = assists; Fte: Personal fouls; Int = Intercepts; Bp = Lost balls; Ct: Against; Pts = Points.
