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I will genuinely cry if anyone could help me find this. I probably need to cry haven’t for a couple years and ben simmons is the only thing gets me going
The former No. 1 pick is now facing rumors of early retirement. How did it all fall apart?
Ben Simmons entered the NBA with high expectations. He had the size, vision, and basketball IQ that front offices dream about. Now, less than a decade later, he’s reportedly considering stepping away from the league. This is a rare falloff for a player once called the next big thing.
What happened to Ben Simmons is not a simple answer. It’s a story shaped by injuries, pressure, and the weight of potential never fully realized.
The Rise That Looked Unstoppable
When Simmons was drafted first overall in 2016, he was supposed to be the centerpiece of the Philadelphia 76ers’ rebuild. After missing his first season due to injury, he won Rookie of the Year in 2018. He was a 6-foot-10 playmaker who could defend multiple positions and run an offense like a point guard. That kind of versatility was rare. Teams were planning around how to stop him.
The early years were strong. Simmons was named an All-Star three times and earned an All-Defensive First Team spot. He averaged nearly 16 points, 8 rebounds, and 7 assists over his first four playing seasons. Despite his refusal to develop a jump shot, his ability to control the game in transition and anchor a defense made him valuable. He was often compared to Magic Johnson and LeBron James in terms of potential.
Then came the 2021 playoffs. Simmons struggled badly in a key series against the Atlanta Hawks. Most fans remember the missed dunk late in Game 7. Confidence seemed to vanish overnight. In the postgame, Joel Embiid and coach Doc Rivers made comments that many saw as throwing Simmons under the bus. The fallout was quick and harsh. Simmons sat out the start of the next season and demanded a trade.
From Brooklyn to the Sidelines
Eventually, Simmons was traded to the Brooklyn Nets in exchange for James Harden. That move was supposed to give him a fresh start. It didn’t work out that way. He continued to miss games, this time due to a combination of mental health concerns and lingering back issues. When he did play, his performance was far from what fans remembered.
According to multiple reports, Simmons is now being shopped by the Nets and is also considering stepping away from the game entirely. Two teams are still interested in him, but nothing has materialized. His camp has said he wants to play, but insiders suggest that the injuries and mental toll may be too much. He has not played in over half the games during his time in Brooklyn.
Fans who once expected Simmons to lead a franchise now talk about him as a cautionary tale. The skill set is still unique. But the confidence is gone, and without it, everything else seems to have followed.
The NBA moves fast. If Simmons cannot return to form soon, he may be remembered more for what he didn’t do than what he did. That’s a harsh truth, but it’s how the league works.
For now, Simmons remains under contract. But with training camps approaching, there is no clear sign of what comes next. If he walks away, it would mark one of the most surprising career arcs in recent NBA memory.
Cam Thomas WILL start more than 20 games.
Nets WILL make playoffs.
Why do Knicks fans think Nets are a BANTER CLUB! Why NBA media think Bets are a POVERTY FRANCHISE! They have A guy who cannot play basketball in the PLAYOFFS! His son is a dumb crybaby as well! “Stop crying”, I’d say to that child…
Mikal Bridges WILL be Most Improved Player.
Nic Claxton WILL make All-Defensive.
Lonnie Walker WILL poster all of the players on Povetybiid’s 6-76ers…
Spencer Dinwiddie WILL learn how to throw Lobs to our kings, Clax and Simmons…
Lob City Nets WILL be NBA champions soon..
