As the Nets warmed up for their preseason game against the Sixers on Monday, a fan showed Ben Simmons a tattoo of his own face, which even the player found unbelievable.
NBA fans have responded in the funniest ways to the video that the Nets first uploaded on X.After playing in two Nets preseason games, Simmons appears to be in much better shape than he was during his injury-plagued campaign from the previous year.
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Over the weekend, he participated in an exhibition match against an Israeli professional squad and talked about the aspects of his game that he has recovered after his back and knee issues.
After the game, Simmons remarked, “I’m still strong, I’m still fast, and I jump high.”
“Despite not having the athleticism that I eventually regained, I believe that my basketball IQ and style of play allow me to impact the game in a variety of ways,” Simmons remarked. “I did not look bad on the court.” The better I am getting.
After the game, Mikal Bridges, a teammate of Simmons, discussed how Simmons benefits Brooklyn.
Bridges remarked, “Just the force [he brings].” “Having him out there, glad that he’s well, just makes our team that much better. We must have him there. We simply need it, and it will help us advance further, given the way our team was assembled and how talented he is as a player.
The three-time All-Star will start tonight’s game between the Nets and the Sixers, his former team.