🚨 Stephen A.-Ben Simmons RANT ALERT! 🚨 'This is UTTERLY RIDICULOUS!' | First Take

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  • 🚨 Stephen A.-Ben Simmons RANT ALERT! 🚨 'This is UTTERLY RIDICULOUS!' | First Take
    Stephen A. Smith sounds off on the Brooklyn Nets' Ben Simmons and how he injured his back.
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  • @Terror832
    @Terror832 2 роки тому +1927

    Simmons (feelings) will be reevaluated in the offseason

  • @bullsfan2246
    @bullsfan2246 2 роки тому +429

    4:57 Stephen A what Kevin Durant is doing is very professional -- do you really believe that he isn't annoyed that Kyrie missed half of the season or that Simmons has a back injury from doing nothing? Kevin is keeping it professional by keeping his emotions away from the media and focusing on the tough playoff series ahead. That's the sign of a winner and not a diva.

    • @asecretone
      @asecretone 2 роки тому +21

      *THIS*

    • @g24g
      @g24g 2 роки тому +11

      Kevvvvinnnnnn Durrrraaant ( flights voice )

    • @SolaceMcfly
      @SolaceMcfly 2 роки тому +24

      @@casey5641 if you can show me proof of this ill believe you.

    • @Savagexmode27
      @Savagexmode27 2 роки тому +3

      Definitely not a leader though

    • @user-jg1ez6kk9e
      @user-jg1ez6kk9e 2 роки тому +2

      Truth

  • @dylancharles2
    @dylancharles2 2 роки тому +830

    Big Perk is right, but so is Stephen a. Ben shouldnt be babied but at this point it will be hard for him to produce at a decent level and would be no where near basketball shape

    • @Mrjonezzz
      @Mrjonezzz 2 роки тому +59

      Yea I agree. He shouldn’t get any special treatment but at the same time things are what they are right now. You don’t play basketball to get in shape. You get in shape to play basketball.

    • @felixtoledo5449
      @felixtoledo5449 2 роки тому +6

      Why would you put some random player that hasn't play in nearly a year in the play off? Is he Michael Jordan? That he can impact the game so much

    • @Kobe8DaGreat24
      @Kobe8DaGreat24 2 роки тому

      Shut your dumb @$$ up your not a Dr nor is these idiots get off his 🥜🔩's he will play when he ready fools. Dylan your such an idiot

    • @rayquaza1245
      @rayquaza1245 2 роки тому +17

      @@felixtoledo5449 Even MJ needed 17 regular season games and was still rusty in the playoffs

    • @yurie5076
      @yurie5076 2 роки тому +7

      @@rayquaza1245 mj needed to score Ben dosent

  • @marlinesutherland5358
    @marlinesutherland5358 2 роки тому +426

    Why does the media want Kevin to turn on his teammates so bad, even when he “called Bruce Brown out” he was joking, he has a dry sense of humor. That man ain’t trying to be these ppl parents. He wants to play and he’s gonna roll with the guys that want to roll with him.

    • @goldenstatewarriors9418
      @goldenstatewarriors9418 2 роки тому +12

      Thats always been the case. In OKC, many accused Westbrook of "holding Durant back" and that there was only "one star on OKC." KD has talked about in interviews how in Golden State the media and many others referred to them at "KD and the Warriors" kinda separating them and that they were always on his heels about free agency. Unfortunately this aint nothing new.

    • @youngcity4241
      @youngcity4241 2 роки тому

      KD is not a leader doesn’t hold teammates accountable he’s cleary a beta male

    • @j314-q7i
      @j314-q7i 2 роки тому +45

      Because he took two rings from Bron. The media doesn't like that.

    • @culturehub2628
      @culturehub2628 2 роки тому +10

      He was using dry humor to correct Bruce brown why can’t he do the same to the two biggest buffoons in the NBA (kyrie/Ben)

    • @wishman822
      @wishman822 2 роки тому

      @@goldenstatewarriors9418 !!

  • @karimw.9954
    @karimw.9954 2 роки тому +278

    I’m not even concerned about Ben at this point. He isn’t playing and hasn’t played all season. Why is this even a conversation? Are the Nets bringing it up or is the media?

    • @Jorgito1121
      @Jorgito1121 2 роки тому +38

      You trade for a Healthy guy that doesn’t want to play and you are okay with that? 🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡

    • @bigfendii77
      @bigfendii77 2 роки тому +17

      The media .. no one on the Nets think Ben is coming back especially during this series

    • @BijinMCMXC
      @BijinMCMXC 2 роки тому +3

      THE NETS said they are aiming for him making his debut as early as game 4

    • @bigfendii77
      @bigfendii77 2 роки тому +9

      @@BijinMCMXC You clearly didn’t hear what KD or Steve Nash said yesterday then

    • @BijinMCMXC
      @BijinMCMXC 2 роки тому +2

      @@bigfendii77 You clearly haven’t been following the news surrounding this.

  • @narcozz9670
    @narcozz9670 2 роки тому +119

    “RANT ALERT 🚨 “ in the title is crazy 😭

  • @bobbyhuff2023
    @bobbyhuff2023 2 роки тому +6

    Stephen A lives for these kind of discussions 😂😂

  • @jerryc5449
    @jerryc5449 2 роки тому +253

    Lol this one actually had me chuckle 🤭.. like dayum how you mess up your back that bad. Stephen A said it pretty well. 😂

    • @joeljohnson6137
      @joeljohnson6137 2 роки тому +10

      @DC Universe Clips Simmons wasn't even warming up

    • @Gadge3553
      @Gadge3553 2 роки тому +6

      @DC Universe Clips Draymond had a slipped disc in his back tho

    • @Gadge3553
      @Gadge3553 2 роки тому

      @Veezo Uptown I'm not comparing anything I was just saying to the other guy why Draymond had back pain

    • @bryang8967
      @bryang8967 2 роки тому +2

      He went to Dwight Howard's house lol.

    • @chosenone8964
      @chosenone8964 2 роки тому

      People slip discs training all the time and I think he’s had back problems before

  • @paulreid7902
    @paulreid7902 2 роки тому +5

    He wanted out of Philly and he still don’t wanna play. So idk what else he wants.

  • @Mamba88888
    @Mamba88888 2 роки тому +342

    Brooklyn is bringing in Ben for this series so they can put him on Tatum and ease the defensive load of KD and Kyrie so they can go to work offensively. All I know is, the Nets better figure how to work Ben into the system quickly, or the Celtics will take advantage.

    • @alanbrown3172
      @alanbrown3172 2 роки тому +29

      Nah ur right tho. Finally a logical take.

    • @koryverde
      @koryverde 2 роки тому +19

      @@alanbrown3172 this is literally what every other analyst has said 😂 on offense he just gotta stay out da way

    • @Thatboyforeign
      @Thatboyforeign 2 роки тому

      He's gonna be there for defense and playmaker he could've been played they didn't need him for the end of the season all along he has been practicing with the nets don't be fooled let's go nets

    • @alanbrown3172
      @alanbrown3172 2 роки тому +1

      @@koryverde no they haven't,

    • @alanbrown3172
      @alanbrown3172 2 роки тому +1

      @@koryverde but u have a job and a 3 year old so I'm not constantly watching tv, so maybe you have more of an advantage seeing as how you're sitting in ya grandma basement in ya draws eating

  • @dahigh4life
    @dahigh4life 2 роки тому +23

    KD - I am preparing without him. Let that man heal and rest.
    Ben - KD hurt my feelings......he doesn't believe in me.....

    • @Recker1990
      @Recker1990 2 роки тому

      He probably wouldn't play war zone with him

  • @SPEAKYACE
    @SPEAKYACE 2 роки тому +5

    you can see stephen a smith ready to talk his ish while kendrick was talking😂😂

  • @erichemmelgarn4623
    @erichemmelgarn4623 2 роки тому +12

    It’s embarrassing that you guys think he is going to play. He will milk this out as long as he can.

    • @hamhockbeans
      @hamhockbeans 2 роки тому

      Let them suffer. They did not listen to a fan base that had five years of Simmons nonsense.

  • @gnvtwhp1218
    @gnvtwhp1218 2 роки тому +74

    KD is playing 76 minutes per game in round 1.
    He's playing point guard, shooting guard, small forward and center. He's doing everything.

    • @lukeharper2814
      @lukeharper2814 2 роки тому

      He ain’t playing point guard
      Kyrie!?

    • @moneymoney3235
      @moneymoney3235 2 роки тому +4

      He won’t lead his team in every category like Bron enough. He gonna lead in points that’s all

    • @jaydenpersonnat3706
      @jaydenpersonnat3706 2 роки тому +4

      @@lukeharper2814 kyrie literally takes more shots than KD half the games and he isn't a pass-first player

    • @phxlltv
      @phxlltv 2 роки тому

      @@jaydenpersonnat3706 kyrie takes more shots because kd gets trapped. simlpe solution would be to shoot the easy shot

    • @wil9861
      @wil9861 2 роки тому

      @@moneymoney3235 He led in Assists and blocks the last two games and had a 30 point triple double. Tell me what Lebron can do that KD can’t. People used this as an argument why Lebron is better but KD has proved he can pass , defend, block shots and pass just as good as Lebron but he is also taller , a better more efficient and clutch shooter plus has a career 92% free throw shooter while Lebron is like 75% or something. KD is a better player period. The ONLY thing Lebron is better at is leadership. KD is too timid to check people like Kyrie and Ben Simmons

  • @dawudmuhammad7104
    @dawudmuhammad7104 2 роки тому +40

    he got tired of ranting on kyrie so now simmons is next

    • @joeljohnson6137
      @joeljohnson6137 2 роки тому

      He wasn't ranting. Dude forced KD to play with him in Brooklyn but couldn't force himself to get the shot now that KD joined him in Brooklyn.

    • @joeljohnson6137
      @joeljohnson6137 2 роки тому

      @Honest Westbrick Fan #1 Ben doesn't care about KD or basketball. He just wanna be a fan of it an get paid an look good. He will keep lying why he can't play until he can milk it...

  • @Nina-nk8zs
    @Nina-nk8zs 2 роки тому +19

    That’s one of many reasons why I love KD and respect him so so much. From Coaching, 43 fxxing lineups, rookies, Harden playing bad on purpose, Kyrie only played 1/4 games, trades for new teammates….etc. So many obstacles, he can just carry and bring everyone ego tgt and play at highest level. And that time when ppl tried to blame anyone on his team, he took it himself for getting hurt. Still, he is able to elevated every his teammates to another level and bring the best of them on the court. He is just unbelievable, no stats chasing, always make right plays. He is exactly the same guy in thunder in warriors and now nets that embrace his teammates and still doing what he does on the court🤯 And ppl really take him for granted sometimes. He is Kevin Durant, really an alien and treasure in NBA. My one and only goat💙 Wherever and whenever he plays, he is basketball.🔥死神🔥

    • @vanescenze304
      @vanescenze304 2 роки тому

      meatrider

    • @taariqware1922
      @taariqware1922 2 роки тому +1

      I couldn’t agree more!

    • @And1one757
      @And1one757 2 роки тому +3

      Wellll alot of the reason kd ends up in situations he ends up in because he doesn't lead much at all... his attitude is basically is do whatever you want and imma do me

  • @kevothegoat9891
    @kevothegoat9891 2 роки тому +30

    Leave it to Stephen A to tell Kevin Durant the kind of person he wants him to be🤦🏾‍♂️

  • @richardsansbury7453
    @richardsansbury7453 2 роки тому +64

    Hasn't played since last June. For experts to say he can be a factor is malpractice.

    • @hamhockbeans
      @hamhockbeans 2 роки тому +1

      Well Sixers fans must have been right now huh.

    • @richardsansbury7453
      @richardsansbury7453 2 роки тому

      @@hamhockbeans Sixer fans should have kicked him to the curb long ago. He never showed any improvement since he left LSU

  • @LakeShowJ678
    @LakeShowJ678 2 роки тому +18

    Ben Simmons is a joke and he doesn't take his career serious. He's not a competitor and he's not a professional. He's selfish and he's immature.

  • @gseric4721
    @gseric4721 2 роки тому +79

    This arguably has the be one of the most interesting Nets teams ever.

    • @PorkChopExpress86
      @PorkChopExpress86 2 роки тому

      Since 2012 when they moved to Brooklyn? Not saying much is it

    • @h1gg1n
      @h1gg1n 2 роки тому

      @@PorkChopExpress86 They were the Nets before Brooklyn… Your point?

  • @anthonysloan2620
    @anthonysloan2620 2 роки тому +7

    Big perk out here looking like a big hush puppy when he annoyed lol. Or what's the slushies with the dog logo? 🤣🤣

    • @prestochango1323
      @prestochango1323 2 роки тому

      He’s not tryna get kicked off the show like max kellerman

  • @KZ1994able
    @KZ1994able 2 роки тому +2

    If you're the Nets, Simmons not playing is the biggest godsend of the year for you.

    • @commonsense2156
      @commonsense2156 2 роки тому

      100% he would be such a liability for them in the playoffs just like he was for the 76's. He can't handle playoff pressure

  • @kirkmiller5152
    @kirkmiller5152 2 роки тому +3

    I want Ben Simmons to retire from the NBA and donate all his $$$ to charity. Anything less is unacceptable

  • @xkryptic3633
    @xkryptic3633 2 роки тому +128

    If he does come back, I have a feeling he’ll sell like he did on the 76ers. I don’t know if they want him to come back

    • @koryverde
      @koryverde 2 роки тому +19

      Becus Brooklyn not asking him to do what Philly asked for

    • @alonzogamble1430
      @alonzogamble1430 2 роки тому +7

      He doesn’t need to score

    • @Tomi1k
      @Tomi1k 2 роки тому +25

      @@koryverde all we asked for is for him to be a respectable free throw shooter😂. So Brooklyn want him to shoot 33% from the line and continue to be intentionally fouled… okay👌🏾

    • @BaithNa
      @BaithNa 2 роки тому

      Stay in school, kid
      You need an education more than most people

    • @oscarthomasfifa4871
      @oscarthomasfifa4871 2 роки тому +7

      If he plays the celtics only need to foul him every time He has the Ball so he goes to the line and kd and kyrie can't shoot and they will win

  • @iandhr1
    @iandhr1 2 роки тому +4

    The sad thing is that Simmons actions have definitely sent back the conversation when it comes to sports and mental health.

  • @laurentbfree
    @laurentbfree 2 роки тому +42

    I would NOT let Ben back into the lineup. It would jeopardize the current chemistry of the team and cause them to potentially lose in the playoffs.

    • @marlinesutherland5358
      @marlinesutherland5358 2 роки тому +4

      If he’s ready he should play. I wouldn’t have him start but he should come of the bench for Bruce brown and play in that role.

    • @BlackGeniusGod
      @BlackGeniusGod 2 роки тому +6

      They gonna lose anyway

    • @originaltroll7511
      @originaltroll7511 2 роки тому +3

      I hate Ben Simmons and he should be ashamed himself but I'd take him...worst case scenario you get a all defense type of player that can play make for 20min

    • @originaltroll7511
      @originaltroll7511 2 роки тому

      @@marlinesutherland5358 lol Ben Simmons with a bad back is better than Bruce lowkey

    • @gregoryharlston0602
      @gregoryharlston0602 2 роки тому +1

      You make it seem like Brooklyn is the favorites! They’re not!

  • @nostradumass6248
    @nostradumass6248 2 роки тому +8

    why does stephen a want kd to have problems with other players so badly?

    • @brysonthompson2
      @brysonthompson2 2 роки тому +2

      Cause he’s weird. It bothers him that KD doesn’t throw his team under the bus

    • @nostradumass6248
      @nostradumass6248 2 роки тому +1

      @@brysonthompson2 yeah stephen a’s been a weirdo and there’s been weirder and worse but he comes off like an instigator more here than i can remember in awhile

    • @commonsense2156
      @commonsense2156 2 роки тому

      Because it will give him something to rant about come on its obvious

  • @bhall2323
    @bhall2323 2 роки тому +2

    This man drops non stop truth bombs

  • @Tarhockey33
    @Tarhockey33 2 роки тому +54

    Say what you want about harden, but atleast he shows up to play regardless of outcome. Why anybody would want a lazy man like simmons I'll never understand

    • @aboutmillions
      @aboutmillions 2 роки тому +5

      Yeah JH shows up to play and sells the game lol 😂

    • @Anonxladyo12
      @Anonxladyo12 2 роки тому

      @@aboutmillions Im dying🤣

    • @jaytheactivist8520
      @jaytheactivist8520 2 роки тому +9

      @@aboutmillions just like Ben Simmons then Lmaooooo

    • @ogdanny5933
      @ogdanny5933 2 роки тому +1

      They did the trade for Seth curry, Andre drummond, and the 2 first round picks not because of Ben simmons. Harden looks washed and whoever gives him a max contract will likely regret it.

    • @Tarhockey33
      @Tarhockey33 2 роки тому

      @@ogdanny5933 I mean yeah he is definitely not the harden of old, I'm just saying despite him being washed I'll still take him over simmons

  • @phillytreez
    @phillytreez 2 роки тому +1

    I remember my uncle saying "He doesn't love basketball and doesn't care about becoming apart of the city" and thinking WTH is he talking about and boy was my uncle right 😂😂😂

  • @WrestlingIsReal649
    @WrestlingIsReal649 2 роки тому +17

    Dam Stephen a woke on the wrong side of the bed 😭😭😭

  • @OnlyHTMRK
    @OnlyHTMRK 2 роки тому +86

    As a celtics fan I pray to god the nets bring back simmons so we can double team kd & kyrie and just have the ball in simmons hands because everyone on planet earth knows this man is scared to shoot the ball.

    • @memoirsofalegend5472
      @memoirsofalegend5472 2 роки тому +3

      He wants to play for the Celtics.

    • @marlinesutherland5358
      @marlinesutherland5358 2 роки тому +16

      They’re gonna double team kd at the top of key and that’ll open up the lane for Ben to roll to the basket. Great game plan

    • @rrcastillo9973
      @rrcastillo9973 2 роки тому +15

      @@marlinesutherland5358 Ben Simmons cant even do open dunks, man

    • @jeffhardy6333
      @jeffhardy6333 2 роки тому +20

      This isn’t as easy as you’re making it out to be. On top of that, Simmons will be guarding Tatum. Even more so, Simmons will help on the boards and protect the rim. Him being scared to shoot isn’t an issue when you have Seth, KD and Kyrie. Good luck🤣

    • @LeGeNd00703
      @LeGeNd00703 2 роки тому

      @@rrcastillo9973 are you stupid, u judge him based of one play. So ignorant😂

  • @malcolmjackson7067
    @malcolmjackson7067 2 роки тому +6

    Dude might as well never play again. I’m done with Ben Simmons

  • @vp100
    @vp100 2 роки тому +10

    “I love my brother KD, but…” “kyrie is the best player to watch, but…” SAS is great at creating paths on both sides so he can flip flop. Nets win “I told y’all”, Nets Lose “I told y’all”

    • @joeljohnson6137
      @joeljohnson6137 2 роки тому

      Aldridge gonna need to give em 17 or 20 like he use to an Seth an Drum gonna need a combine close to 30 because KD an Kyrie can't win championship by themselves.

    • @vp100
      @vp100 2 роки тому +3

      @@joeljohnson6137 LA is out of rotation, Bruce brown has been the one that has been scoring 15-20pts. Curry & Drummond always get 30. KD & Kyrie will combine minimum 60. Than any of the role players can score the rest 10-20pts, mills if he’s hot & consistent, he’s looking better but still not like he was in beginning of the season. Even dragic can score 15 if he gets hot. Thomas can be put in against Pritchard and he can score 20-25 depends on mins/shots. Claxton has been scoring 10-15. The starters (Kai, Curry, Bruce, KD, & Drummond) will score consistently but it’s just the role players that need to play good.

    • @joeljohnson6137
      @joeljohnson6137 2 роки тому

      @@vp100 agreed

  • @TheycallmeRP
    @TheycallmeRP 2 роки тому +6

    Only thing I want to point out is maybe KD has said the things that Stephen A mentioned, but to his team instead of the media.

  • @BrandonTube6632
    @BrandonTube6632 2 роки тому +2

    From someone who deals with depression and other mental health issues I hope he's not faking it even though I suspect he is. All people asked him to do is work on his shooting and he just shut down. I can't get away with that on my job and neither can most.

  • @josnerf1470
    @josnerf1470 2 роки тому +48

    Stephen A is spot on

  • @BlindSamurai916
    @BlindSamurai916 2 роки тому +45

    Stephen A. is literally annoyed with KD for not publicly turning on his teammates 😭

    • @petrusedwardjr.2598
      @petrusedwardjr.2598 2 роки тому +10

      A true leader isnt okay with the other members just doing whatever they want

    • @DrivenA111
      @DrivenA111 2 роки тому +1

      "Turning"?? My goodness man

    • @DrivenA111
      @DrivenA111 2 роки тому

      @@petrusedwardjr.2598 TY

    • @ajdaking507
      @ajdaking507 2 роки тому

      @Anthony De Los Santos That and commenting on what's going on inside the team's locker room to the media is a horrible idea and it never works out well for anyone. So kd decided to address that issue with his team and not the media like it's supposed to be done

  • @juliusdeloach
    @juliusdeloach 2 роки тому +31

    Lmaooo there's no chance he comes back this season and he better wear that green suit every game for the luck of the Irish 😂🍀

  • @jordan12118
    @jordan12118 2 роки тому +1

    Y’all disrespectful to Tatum and Brown thinking Simmons who hasn’t played the entire year can come back in and guard those guys

  • @elgallowayjr
    @elgallowayjr 2 роки тому +48

    Kendrick got straight to the point and made a valid one, Steven A confused me

    • @rrcastillo9973
      @rrcastillo9973 2 роки тому +4

      because SAS havent played in the NBA. Perk knows that there are alot of preparation to do in the playoffs, you cant just show up and guard

    • @teewill1917
      @teewill1917 2 роки тому +3

      Ben Simmons is soft punk, end of discussion. He's lying because he's afraid to play the Sixers.

    • @joeljohnson6137
      @joeljohnson6137 2 роки тому

      The Nets didn't trade Harden for just role players

    • @martinbakal1503
      @martinbakal1503 2 роки тому

      @@joeljohnson6137 no they traded him for 2 first round picks because Harden refused to play for them. The Nets know they need some youth. KD, Kyrie, Mills, Dragic, Aldridge, etc aren't getting younger. If they thought Simmons would play no need for the picks.

    • @joeljohnson6137
      @joeljohnson6137 2 роки тому

      @@martinbakal1503 They did not trade a right now we can win with this player for draft picks. Sir KD is in his early 30s. He is in right now win mode.

  • @reneesmith983
    @reneesmith983 2 роки тому +3

    I agree with Perk. Just announce that no one's anticipating him being back in the playoffs. If that changes, you will find out via player change of status. The media needs to let this go.

  • @LEGIT_ELITE
    @LEGIT_ELITE 2 роки тому +30

    Does Stephen A really not hear how dumb he sounds sometimes? "Somebody has to say say something..." No Stephen A noone ever needs to say it. He's mad at KD for not getting mad at his teammates publicly? He's mad that KD isn't providing him with new fake drama storylines? That's just sad bro.

    • @MrAVGNdude
      @MrAVGNdude 2 роки тому +1

      I don’t think he even used the word “publicly”

    • @LEGIT_ELITE
      @LEGIT_ELITE 2 роки тому +1

      @@MrAVGNdude the implication is that he wants that info should it occur to be public , don't play coy.

    • @thedoubtfuls
      @thedoubtfuls 2 роки тому +2

      SAS knows KD doesnt know how to be a leader, so hes trying to push him to the next level, cuz he knows KD is sensitive to public opinion. Look what Smart did calling out the tatum n brown then the whole season turned around.

    • @LEGIT_ELITE
      @LEGIT_ELITE 2 роки тому

      @@thedoubtfuls this is stupid. The premise of your argument is stupid. Stop making claims about people like you know them.

    • @neetrab
      @neetrab 2 роки тому +1

      @@thedoubtfuls no, SAS just want KD to give the media trash talk, point, blank, period.

  • @dbradandthem2727
    @dbradandthem2727 2 роки тому +1

    You dont want Ben coming back vs Celtics. They are the team thst exposed Simmons first. They used to mock him in their practices. Horford played with him...

  • @JB-bw8nj
    @JB-bw8nj 2 роки тому +16

    He dunked in pregame warmup a few weeks ago... did that cause the herniated disk or did it aggravate it?

    • @BaithNa
      @BaithNa 2 роки тому

      He hurt his back months ago

    • @semi5alpha
      @semi5alpha 2 роки тому +8

      Nah its his feelings that's seriously injured. Not his back..

    • @selwynseymour3896
      @selwynseymour3896 2 роки тому

      We already knew he was spineless so that might lead to other back problems..

    • @Blballerboy
      @Blballerboy 2 роки тому

      @@BaithNa months ago? Doing what?

    • @semi5alpha
      @semi5alpha 2 роки тому

      If his back is too serious then he should have surgery already..

  • @lamontricks1074
    @lamontricks1074 2 роки тому +2

    😂😂😂 look at Stephen A face in the beginning

  • @DreamCarGarage1
    @DreamCarGarage1 2 роки тому +4

    Stephen A made a lot of noise but I think big Perk was on point. Forget Simmons for now, and just focus 100% on the team you know you have.

  • @calbastian
    @calbastian 2 роки тому +1

    Simmon’s mental health claim is an insult to people with real issues.

  • @whysoserious3x
    @whysoserious3x 2 роки тому +13

    If they shut him down for the rest of the season best believe hes getting traded in the off season

    • @neetrab
      @neetrab 2 роки тому

      Lol

    • @jackshabazz
      @jackshabazz 2 роки тому

      I fkn hope so. I really don’t like Ben Simmons

    • @reneesmith983
      @reneesmith983 2 роки тому

      Why. They just traded for him. They waived the physical to make that happen. Who's fault is that.

    • @analcommando1124
      @analcommando1124 2 роки тому

      umm, no. What an absurd statement.

  • @SithLordNefaar022
    @SithLordNefaar022 2 роки тому +1

    I just *KNEW* SAS was gonna bring up that "getting his groove on & tweaked his back" subject 🤣🤷🏿‍♂️

  • @deeptime5581
    @deeptime5581 2 роки тому +3

    How about this? If you bring in Simmons, you are taking minutes away from Brown. I would argue at this point in the season, Brown is a better all around player, defensive and offensive. Perk is right. He is a distraction.

  • @tyler6god
    @tyler6god 2 роки тому

    Fox News when Stephen A says "Shut up and hoop!!!": 👁️👄👁️

  • @JakeBayCity
    @JakeBayCity 2 роки тому +18

    I miss the 80s and 90s. If you were well enough to play, you play. The level of these “superstars” being coddled and babied in this era is ludicrous.
    And people wonder we look at era and call it soft.
    I mean Bird basically played with a broken back in 91-92.

    • @HK-sd1mr
      @HK-sd1mr 2 роки тому +3

      You can't play with a broken back.

    • @tari8134
      @tari8134 2 роки тому +5

      That's why all those old guys are hobbled now. If you watch anyone that played in the 80's and 90's try to walk, you can almost feel the damage they've done to their bodies. If players today need to sit out, they should sit out or else they can walk with a limp the rest of their lives.

    • @dreamcage1801
      @dreamcage1801 2 роки тому

      I also miss the 00s to as well

    • @JakeBayCity
      @JakeBayCity 2 роки тому +1

      @@tari8134 it’s called heart

    • @thesneakygamer4343
      @thesneakygamer4343 2 роки тому +1

      @@HK-sd1mr do you honestly believe he has a broken back. Ben is the ultimate diva and baby, he isn’t playing because his feelings are hurt.

  • @trigun442
    @trigun442 2 роки тому +1

    Had Simmons teamed up with Jordan or Kobe. He would have retired at the tender age of 25 lol.

  • @MiyokiBeats
    @MiyokiBeats 2 роки тому +4

    nerve damage aint no joke🤦‍♂️ yall talking like he got a sore back and just dont feel like playing… one wrong movement and he goes back to bed. yall love to hate on that man as if yk him personally

    • @Mr.Rosesright_now
      @Mr.Rosesright_now 2 роки тому

      so his back is hurt but he can dress n attend , jump out of his seat for a celebration

    • @ap1royale627
      @ap1royale627 2 роки тому +4

      You want a pacifier and bib too?

    • @commonsense2156
      @commonsense2156 2 роки тому

      its not a joke for sure, but his injury was not because of basketball its due to him doing nothing for an entire year

    • @And1one757
      @And1one757 2 роки тому

      If the world ran on special treatment these nba players get nothing will get done... everybody would be on fmla and some more ish

  • @fourscore1964
    @fourscore1964 2 роки тому +2

    Perk is getting sick of Stephen a attacking him instead of his argument

  • @birdsfan34
    @birdsfan34 2 роки тому +8

    As much as James Harden is a question mark and has defensive issues, I’m so happy the Sixers got rid of the Ben Simmons drama. He’s very entitled and doesn’t even want to play basketball-he just wants to get paid and buy houses and cars.

  • @Only2GendersCommonSense
    @Only2GendersCommonSense 2 роки тому +1

    The only reason Stephen A is mad at KD for not being mad at his teammates (Simmons, Irving) is because he wants to be able to make a drama story and see teammates fighting with each other.
    Just stfu and report what actually happens.

  • @davidlee7074
    @davidlee7074 2 роки тому +22

    If not expecting BS then he serves as the perfect water boy

  • @ranny8684
    @ranny8684 2 роки тому +1

    The 30 for 30 on this nets team will be incredible

  • @nicolaseltom6487
    @nicolaseltom6487 2 роки тому +39

    I’m with big perk on this. No point in having Ben come back this season. This group struggled together to get to where they are and It would be nice to see KD lead the guys that stuck with him to go against the odds and make a run without Ben.

    • @joeljohnson6137
      @joeljohnson6137 2 роки тому +4

      I disagree. They will need him in the championship if they get far. Because of the depth in the West..
      Suns
      Paul Booker Bridges Shamet Payne
      Warriors
      Steph Klay Kuminga Poole Wiggins
      An other teams I could go on
      Nets will need him to guard those guys...
      Unless Seth an Drum can give them both a combine 35 every game..

    • @nicolaseltom6487
      @nicolaseltom6487 2 роки тому

      @@joeljohnson6137 I know what you mean but it would be a nice story to see the people who played for Brooklyn make it work and make a run despite the circumstances. Ben hasn’t contributed yet and they made the playoffs without him. I wanna see what this team can do without him. It would be much more interesting imo.

    • @joeljohnson6137
      @joeljohnson6137 2 роки тому

      @@nicolaseltom6487 Bro them making the playoffs without Ben Simmons was not a shocker. An like I said teams in the West have more taller athletic guards an small forwards. Seth an Mills can play D but they are too small. Simmons has size like a guard an small forward to stick guys like Devin Payne Wiggins Poole Klay Bridges an etc...
      The Nets have depth but its mostly at the center an PG position. The West got a lot of depth at the two guard an small forward position..
      Trust me they will need Ben Simmons to win championship...

    • @nicolaseltom6487
      @nicolaseltom6487 2 роки тому

      @@joeljohnson6137 you’re not getting my point but okay

    • @joeljohnson6137
      @joeljohnson6137 2 роки тому

      @@nicolaseltom6487 Honestly I don't wanna see a wimp like Ben Simmons get a free ring like he's been getting free money who will keep making excuses on why he can't play....

  • @saeedhunter398
    @saeedhunter398 2 роки тому +5

    How many times have we heard about Ben “this is becoming a distraction” !!!!! I’m glad we got garden for him but I’m saddened and infuriated we lost Drummond and Seth

    • @zakthescout
      @zakthescout 2 роки тому +2

      Yeah, Harden is nice, but Philly gave up two weapons for one.

  • @g.t.werber4476
    @g.t.werber4476 2 роки тому +1

    I think Perk doesn't like Stephen A . Look at his face when Stephen A talks, he's fed up.

  • @cm70425
    @cm70425 2 роки тому +25

    Perk is right. SAS chill, the man has not played in almost a year. He might as well just sit the rest of the time. An KD is right, he watched what happen when you rush people back, injuries happen. No need for it, let him sit and hit the ground running next season. No excuses at that point.

    • @cm70425
      @cm70425 2 роки тому

      @@Starvin-Marvin Thank you

  • @lanceyrenzo932
    @lanceyrenzo932 2 роки тому +1

    I figured it was because if he was to play so quick, the money that Philly withheld from him would be rightfully kept due to Philly thinking he just didn’t show up because he didn’t want to play. If Ben sits out and files his grievance he can claim that Philly withheld money from him even though he was technically out due to “mental health” which is a reason that doesn’t withhold getting paid- he doesn’t want to be like james harden and magically start playing fine because then he’d have to leave the millions he wasn’t paid

  • @manuteboler
    @manuteboler 2 роки тому +13

    😂😂😂😂 "Got a cheesy smile that would put George Foreman to shame!! Jumping off the bench high fiving!!" 😂 😆 😂 Absolutely hilarious and true, Ben certainly didn't look like he was having and mental health problems on that bench, but talk about him playing basketball and all of a sudden oh no 😂😆

  • @bobdeleon3826
    @bobdeleon3826 2 роки тому +2

    No play, no pay.

  • @HOV4N
    @HOV4N 2 роки тому +9

    SAS is absolutely correct. Simmons should have been playing after being traded so he would be ready for the playoffs.

    • @BaithNa
      @BaithNa 2 роки тому +2

      He has an injury.
      What about that is too hard for you to understand?

    • @tobiokageyama8846
      @tobiokageyama8846 2 роки тому

      @@BaithNa what no he was not injured 😅😂🤣😭 he was just dealing with mental health issues due to all the criticism and scrutiny he was getting for his play for last post season which is all legitimate and qualified it just shows he has a weak mentality

    • @alexdorisca
      @alexdorisca 2 роки тому +1

      @@BaithNa facts, I think they should have him shut down & let him come back healthy next year. Playoffs isnt really an ideal time to ramp-up especially for someone that hasn’t played in close to a year. That’s an injury waiting to happen.

    • @Mrcharles.
      @Mrcharles. 2 роки тому +2

      Simmons is as bad as Antonio Brown! This guy cannot play anymore until he is treated.

    • @HOV4N
      @HOV4N 2 роки тому

      Players with an ACL injury come back sooner than that. Simmons is thinking too much about how people will react to his first shot attempt. All he needs to do is go out and hoop.

  • @chrismiller755
    @chrismiller755 2 роки тому

    Perk is the only person in the media, thats against talking about the Lakers and Ben Simmons everyday but the producers of these shows is forcing him to talk about it.

  • @spot_of_tea53
    @spot_of_tea53 2 роки тому +3

    Perk on point

  • @chrisrogers1976
    @chrisrogers1976 2 роки тому +2

    Imagine this dude was on Kobe’s team back in the day lmao

    • @njva18
      @njva18 Рік тому

      Kobe wouldn't even allow him to get off the team plane 😂😂😂

  • @groundbeef174
    @groundbeef174 2 роки тому +15

    Nash and KD know whether or not Simmons is playing they just don't want to tell the media or Boston

  • @pitchking5496
    @pitchking5496 2 роки тому +1

    Ben Simmons reminds me Royce White. Royce was a top draft pick. Went to The Rockets in 2012 and was out of the NBA by 2017/18. He had an overwhelming fear of flying and paralyzing anxiety. Missed an entire season because of his fear. Dude had all the potential in the world to be a great player but mentally he was broken by his fear. I see the same thing with Ben Simmons. It’s like he’s still living in that moment under the rim in his head when the possibility of returning approaches. Dude need’s a psychiatrist and I’m not joking.

  • @louisb5766
    @louisb5766 2 роки тому +3

    mad at kd for being a perfect teammate

    • @thedoubtfuls
      @thedoubtfuls 2 роки тому

      If he was perfect he wldnt be bitching abt Brown, thats the contradiction SAS pointed out. Imv kD has his own concept of public image. Brown is a noob, so he can slam him. Kyrie Harden Simmons r stars, so he has to be careful. But its indicative that behind the scenes KD is a hands off leader.

    • @louisb5766
      @louisb5766 2 роки тому +1

      @@thedoubtfuls idk man I have no prob with leader gettin upset with a role player giving other team bulletin material, my comment was more how Stephen a is bad mouthing him for not behaving in his image of what a star should be.

    • @thedoubtfuls
      @thedoubtfuls 2 роки тому

      @@louisb5766 Both are playing politics. SAS wants a louder leadership. KD is more "Asian" style, dont show yr cards, handle things indoors, but even indoors do so impliedly. KD is also the sort to quit and join the rival finalist team, so hes used to the noise. He has a diff attitude. I wont say he is a grt teammate, he is more an individualist who allows u to be who u r.

    • @And1one757
      @And1one757 2 роки тому

      Being a perfect teammate is not avoiding conflict or calling out ish from time to time... that like saying the perfect relationship is one you never argue thats cap means both of yall avoiding any kind of discussion

  • @Nadiaafterourz
    @Nadiaafterourz 2 роки тому

    Pothole on the turnpike got me😂

  • @dmena21
    @dmena21 2 роки тому +5

    They want KD to throw players under the bus so they have something to talk about in the media. I respect KD. After he got all that backlash for going to golden state he realizes that the media can control narratives if you let them. So he makes sure he doesn’t do that. Kind of teammate I would be happy to have

    • @joeljohnson6137
      @joeljohnson6137 2 роки тому

      I disagree...
      Back in the day players an I'm not just talking about the ones in their 70s 60s an 50s.
      The guys in the 40s also would get on teammates. They didn't call them out to the media. But they would say we need him on the floor.
      These guys today call it hating now so I'm a mind my business an worry about me now..

  • @majormxwll8317
    @majormxwll8317 2 роки тому

    SAS writes the questions. He was ready to flame Ben Simmons before he woke up this morning 😅

  • @jaywardlaw
    @jaywardlaw 2 роки тому +5

    Could've just put this in the "Worst of Stephen A" playlist. No matter what anyone thinks or feels about how it happened, Ben has not played for 10 months. Starting him up mid-playoffs would definitely mess up the Nets rotations and probably get him injured. Stephen A Smith has to know this.

  • @HidekiRising
    @HidekiRising 2 роки тому +1

    Ben Simmons is the most expensive paper weight ever produced.

  • @victoriagore470
    @victoriagore470 2 роки тому +5

    It's crazy how Stephen A thinks people are supposed to be on his time.

    • @joeljohnson6137
      @joeljohnson6137 2 роки тому

      Simmons hasn't been playing on anybody time not just Steven A

    • @victoriagore470
      @victoriagore470 2 роки тому +1

      @@joeljohnson6137 Nets ain't gotta problem with it. So what's the issue?

    • @joeljohnson6137
      @joeljohnson6137 2 роки тому

      @@victoriagore470 They need him to win the championship tho. They can't win it without him. If wrong an they do I'm sorry. But besides the point Ben Simmons turned spoiled. Every player in the NBA should do what he do an say they can't play because of mental health an still get paid.. A lot of people in America have mental health problems an they continue to work.

    • @victoriagore470
      @victoriagore470 2 роки тому +1

      @@joeljohnson6137 you said a whole bunch of nothing. Like I said if the Nets are ok with his progress, why is it a problem to you or anybody else. Do you know more about the situation than them?

    • @joeljohnson6137
      @joeljohnson6137 2 роки тому

      @@victoriagore470 no but they need him for the Finals

  • @adgee5401
    @adgee5401 2 роки тому

    This is why press conferences are silly. The media creates the storylines by the questions they ask just to debate about it on the backend.

  • @dionruffin3996
    @dionruffin3996 2 роки тому +32

    I love how Stephen A skipped over Kendrick Perkins best take

    • @thedoubtfuls
      @thedoubtfuls 2 роки тому +3

      Does perk ever have a good take

    • @LouLou-ft8yp
      @LouLou-ft8yp 2 роки тому +6

      @@thedoubtfuls yeah he does

    • @neetrab
      @neetrab 2 роки тому

      @@thedoubtfuls maybe open your ears, bro.

    • @thedoubtfuls
      @thedoubtfuls 2 роки тому

      @@neetrab its rare man, i dont usually like his takes. And talking abt open ears, his are often closed, he ignores the others in discussion , kind of like a coach who cant change his plan in game

  • @NBA_Dunk
    @NBA_Dunk 2 роки тому

    For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.

  • @andreidinu7316
    @andreidinu7316 2 роки тому +11

    As a Celtics fan, I hope Ben Simmons comes back. Not only is he one less player to worry about on defense, he'll also mess with the minutes balance they have right now, which for a lot of players means way less points (like the Kyrie led Celtics).

  • @deerinheadlights9784
    @deerinheadlights9784 2 роки тому +1

    I think it’s good not to put pressure on him. Nash said it right. It’s Ben’s back, not anyone else’s. If he’s good to go and wants to, he should play. At least for a little.

  • @ladyj82
    @ladyj82 2 роки тому +4

    I see Ben is getting the Kyrie treatment. Since Kyrie can play full time he can’t yell and scream about him anymore.

  • @IliasLiako
    @IliasLiako 2 роки тому

    He’s got Old man back! like a diamond, that’s forever! 🤣

  • @dipsetkory7964
    @dipsetkory7964 2 роки тому +4

    Stop with the "mental health" BS. That's a bigger copp out then when they blame everything on race.... even though it had nothing to do with anything in the first place. F Ben, hope he tears his ACL

    • @commonsense2156
      @commonsense2156 2 роки тому

      I agree, whats crazy is that not once have we heard Ben personally address this mental health issue. His agent is talking on his behalf. Ben is spitting in the face of all those that actually have mental health issue.

    • @ryanb9305
      @ryanb9305 2 роки тому

      Dude is soft as tissue paper with a fragile ego

  • @dustonlindeman5245
    @dustonlindeman5245 2 роки тому

    "Wanna get him a pacifier and a bib too". 😂😅🤣🤣

  • @SP-ik6cc
    @SP-ik6cc 2 роки тому +3

    You know SAS never really hooped. You dont just insert that dude into the lineup during this crucial time.

    • @BijinMCMXC
      @BijinMCMXC 2 роки тому +2

      The NETS are talking about inserting him as early as game 4.

    • @nasirmills101
      @nasirmills101 2 роки тому

      Lmfaoooo he played college ball but okay what have you done?

    • @thedoubtfuls
      @thedoubtfuls 2 роки тому

      Actually u do. Esp in old days, u can get 10 day contract players come in give u some minutes.

  • @realessayog6947
    @realessayog6947 2 роки тому

    The media has ignored the FACT that Simmons got injured OUTSIDE of basketball. No, he wasn't shot or hit by a car. He actually never gave the true reason but he loves collecting checks.

  • @jay80
    @jay80 2 роки тому +3

    Let him have a fresh start next year I agree wit perk

  • @REEM3310
    @REEM3310 2 роки тому

    why does it look like Perks Suit coat is still hanging on a hangar?😂😂😂

  • @JOJOtookyohoho
    @JOJOtookyohoho 2 роки тому +18

    Ben Simmons is just trying to get the money he lost in philly by acting like he was legit hurt so he couldnt play. gaurantee if simmons got paid he would be playing already.

    • @Tomi1k
      @Tomi1k 2 роки тому +1

      Finally someone who gets it

    • @BaithNa
      @BaithNa 2 роки тому +4

      You dont get an epidural for a fake injury.
      Stay in school, kid.
      You need an education more than most people.

    • @Stretch1812
      @Stretch1812 2 роки тому

      @@BaithNa He could of done that while not playing with the sixers. But instead just played the mental illness card. This dude deserves no sympathy.

    • @BijinMCMXC
      @BijinMCMXC 2 роки тому

      You sound dumb smh in order for what you’re saying to be true, that would require the Nets/their doctors to have been LYING about Ben’s back injury in some conspiracy to help him with his grievance against Philly 😑

  • @ok-bb7xu
    @ok-bb7xu 2 роки тому

    Never heard so many segments on a player who quit on his team, won't play for his new team and hasn't played in a year!

  • @poppa956
    @poppa956 2 роки тому +3

    Because KD not a drama queen like Steven A… so yea he has no issues with the players, what they do don’t make him sh!t

  • @gt6293
    @gt6293 2 роки тому +1

    Stephen A is right on Simmons, this man is scared to play the game of basketball

  • @primedvet1603
    @primedvet1603 2 роки тому +3

    He always find a way to slide Kyrie name in something lol let it go Stephen A!!!!!!

  • @phillysupra
    @phillysupra 2 роки тому

    Sixers fan here : just watching all the comments. Yall are saying all the things we've been saying about Ben

  • @michaelterrell2108
    @michaelterrell2108 2 роки тому +6

    I don’t think he is interested in playing in the NBA anymore.