Twitter reacts to Simmons' continued absence
Brooklyn Nets point forward Ben Simmons won't play in Game 4 of the team's first-round series against the Boston Celtics after previous reports suggested the former All-Star would make his debut for the club.
It's been 11 eventful months since Simmons passed up a wide-open dunk in the playoffs, and Twitter tapped into a well full of jokes and takes about the three-time All-Star's latest situation.
Ben Simmons now targeting Game 7 or Game 8. Details to come.
— Bill Simmons (@BillSimmons) April 24, 2022
Ben Simmons ruling himself out for Game 4 pic.twitter.com/Bhz4Y9c4a1
— Steve Smith (@stevesmithffx) April 24, 2022
Ben Simmons out for game 4. Man, heartbreaking to lose a reliable teammate in crisis.
— Colin Cowherd (@ColinCowherd) April 24, 2022
Simmons talking to Steve Nash https://t.co/kX5w6IIbmZ pic.twitter.com/x9HdaHDBr8
— Mike Golic Jr (@mikegolicjr) April 24, 2022
“I’m 5 minutes away.” — Ben Simmons to Game 4
— Zach Harper (@talkhoops) April 24, 2022
NBA legend Reggie Miller voiced his displeasure with Simmons' decision and questioned his competitive spirit.
Cmon MAN!!! Out for Game 4 when it was rumored you were going to make your debut. This dude has ZERO competitive 🔥.. As small a chance as the Nets have to come back in this series, you still have KD and Kyrie, all you need is to win ONE game and take it from there.. #ManUp pic.twitter.com/Y5smcnQkqZ
— Reggie Miller (@ReggieMillerTNT) April 24, 2022
During halftime of the Denver Nuggets and Golden State Warriors' playoff tilt, ESPN mainstay Stephen A. Smith called Simmons' situation "pathetic."
Enough is Enough with Ben Simmons! pic.twitter.com/y3WAlVVk3x
— Stephen A Smith (@stephenasmith) April 24, 2022