Ben Simmons describes his defensive efforts on superstars, says it’s draining to play on both ends of the floor Comment Share Brooklyn Nets vs. Philadelphia 76ers Last season, the Ben Simmons trade saga was one of the biggest stories in the NBA. After struggling against the Atlanta Hawks in the 2021 postseason, he decided it was time to end his association with the Philadelphia 76ers. While the former No. 1 pick demanded a trade, Daryl Morey remained patient until they found a suitable package. Hours before the trade deadline, a move was agreed to send James Harden to Philly in exchange for the disgruntled star. Since the trade, Ben Simmons is yet to make an appearance for the Brooklyn Nets. However, the three-time All-Star finally spoke out about his situation with former teammate JJ Redick on "The Old Man and The Three" podcast. During the interview, they discussed the playoff series that led to Ben Simmons' falling out with the Sixers. He stated that to play at a high level on both ends can be very demanding. He said: "Especially in the playoffs, I think it's tough. It's obviously tough in the playoffs but playing both sides of the ball is extremely tiring. "It's fun getting to guard the best players in the world. It's fun like it's taxing but it's fun." Ben Simmons is the biggest X-factor for the Brooklyn Nets this season Milwaukee Bucks vs. Brooklyn Nets While it looked like the Brooklyn Nets were going to look very different this season, they managed to keep their core intact. With Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving leading the team, they are back in the title conversation. There are countless players on the Nets' roster who can be seen as X-factors, but Ben Simmons is at the top of the list. After sitting out for an entire season, it will be interesting to see how he comes back this season. If Simmons can return to his All-Star self, then the Nets are going to be a tough team to compete with. This trio can compete with just about anyone in the NBA. Most importantly, the 26 year old will give the defense a big boost. Durant and Irving are more than capable of providing firepower on the offensive end, but can be attacked on defense. As one of the league's most versatile defenders, Simmons should provide a major upgrade in that area. The Nets will be a force to be reckoned with if the three can build good chemistry together. Poll : 0 votes Quick Links More from Sportskeeda Edited by Gautam Aggarwal × Feedback Thank You! Be the first one to comment Follow Us Share Show More Comments GIF Comment in moderation 0 0 Reply x Edit Delete Delete the comment? No thanks Delete GIF Cancel Update GIF Cancel Reply ❮ ❯ GIF Comment in moderation 0 0 Reply x Edit Delete Delete the comment? No thanks Delete GIF Cancel Update GIF Cancel Reply ❮ ❯ Be the first one to comment on this story More from Sportskeeda Fetching more content... 1 Manage your profile Editing Story Queue Video Queue Editing Stats Writer Home SEO Redirection Admin Gaming Wiki Edits Taxonomy Home Edit Site Menu Mapping Dashboard Tag Pages Community Social Feed Queue Feed Center Notification Center Affiliate Home Manage Pages Bottom Tagline Dash Timeless Stories Logout No Results Found Get the free App now Manage notifications Popular ‍ Sports (30+) CricketCricket HomeCricket NewsScheduleIND vs SAAUS vs WIENG vs PAKLegends LeagueECC T10County ChampionshipBukhatir LeagueNZ T20 Tri-SeriesWomen's Asia Cup 2022Japan Cricket LeagueWI-W vs NZ-WECT10T20 World Cup FootballFootball HomeNewslettersSK Experts ScheduleEPLNations LeagueLa LigaLigue 1Champions LeagueFIFA WCMLS Bundesliga Serie A WWEWWE HomeNewslettersRumor RoundupRAWSmackDownResultsRosterChampionsWWE Extreme Rules 2022PPV ScheduleAEW EsportsEsports HomeMinecraftOverwatch 2RobloxGenshin ImpactFortniteGTAStreamersFree FirePUBGValorantBGMIPop CultureAnimeGaming TechWiki Guides TennisTennis HomeTennis calendarChina OpenTennis Results TodayATP RankingsWTA RankingsRoger FedererRafael NadalNovak DjokovicSerena Williams MMAMMA HomeUFC NewsONE ChampionshipUFC Fight NightScheduleRankingsResultsUFC Fights TonightONE Championship ResultsONE Championship ScheduleONE Championship Rankings KabaddiKabaddi HomePKL 2022PKL SchedulePKL Points TableKabaddi Rules WikiWiki HomeMinecraft WikiNaruto WikiTikTok WikiYoutube WikiGTA WikiTerraria WikiOne Piece Wiki MoreSportsBasketballIndian FootballNFLMinecraftFormula 1NascarPop CultureCollege FootballHockeyGolfAthleticsBadmintonGymnasticsWrestlingSwimmingTennisShootingBoxingArcheryWinter SportsRobloxSkateboardingKho KhoLifestyle LINKS About Us Write For Us Policies Editorial Standards Journalism Awards Fact Check Affiliate Program Careers CSR Privacy Policy Contact Us Edition: English हिन्दी