Many have criticized Simmons’ decision not to take the floor in the Nets’ 2022 first-round loss to the Boston Celtics. But Simmons says he is not bothered about the criticism. Speaking at the Brooklyn Nets media day on September 26, Simmons told the press:
When pressed about being frustrated over any negative narrative around him, Ben Simmons replied:
Ben Simmons has come out swinging at his detractors
The positivity around Ben Simmons’ demeanor could be a positive sign. Just last week, Simmons appeared on former NBA player JJ Redick’s podcast “The Old Man and The Three.” Simmons addressed many of the controversies involving him since the 2021 playoffs. The consistent thing about Simmons’ responses in the interview was that he wasn’t holding back.
Take, for instance, Simmons’ reaction to Shaquille O’Neal’s criticism of the 2018 Rookie of the Year award. O’Neal had referred to Simmons as a “crybaby” last season.
Addressing O’Neal’s criticism, Ben Simmons told Redick:
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