Brooklyn Nets trio can't be trusted, according to Stephen A. Smith × Follow Us Create Notifications New User posted their first comment this is comment text Link Approve Reject & ban Delete Log in 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 Basketball NBA News News I m not giving them the benefit of the doubt they haven t earned it - Stephen A Smith says he wants to see the Brooklyn Nets Big 3 on the court next season says Kyrie Irving has to show up to get paid By Caleb Gebrewold Modified 18 Aug 2022 Follow Us Comment Share Kevin Durant (left), Kyrie Irving (center) and Ben Simmons (right) Brooklyn Nets stars Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving are two of the NBA's most talented players. Ben Simmons does nearly everything well, outside of shooting. The three stars seemingly fit together perfectly, and Durant and Irving are the type of players Simmons needs to maximize his talent. But ESPN analyst Stephen A. Smith, however, refuses to give the trio the benefit of the doubt. On "NBA Today," Smith said the Big Three must show up this year: "Ben Simmons, who was my vote for defensive player of the year two years ago, swears he's going to be ready. If Kyrie wants to be one of those dudes that's getting 200-plus million like a Bradley Beal, like a Zach LaVine, he's got to show up this year. Kevin Durant's got four years guaranteed without an out." Smith said the team has the talent to contend, but he won't believe it until he sees it: "If I'm (owner) Joe Tsai, he ain't going any damn place. (Kevin Durant)'s staying right here. You can leave the Nets the last three (seasons). I'll send you wherever you want to go, but you're going to give me this year, because with those three, Brooklyn is a legitimate top four title contender as far as I'm concerned. "But when I see them play together, then I'll believe it. Until then, I'm certainly not giving them the benefit of the doubt. They haven't earned it." Also Checkout:- Kyrie Irving Contract Can the Brooklyn Nets compete for a title It may be easy to forget how talented a trio of Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving and Ben Simmons could be due to off-the-court drama. Between the lines, however, there aren't many teams that possess a more talented Big Three. StatMuse@statmuseKyrie Irving, Kevin Durant and Ben Simmons have combined for 22 All Star appearances14 All-NBA selections3 ROY2 All-DefensiveHow far can this Brooklyn trio go?2320119Kyrie Irving, Kevin Durant and Ben Simmons have combined for 22 All Star appearances14 All-NBA selections3 ROY2 All-DefensiveHow far can this Brooklyn trio go? https://t.co/YdjqRYXB3Y Despite Durant's trade request, it seems unlikely that the Nets will be able to find an adequate trade partner this offseason. Assuming that Durant is still with the Nets to begin the season, Brooklyn could be one of the NBA's scariest teams. StatMuse@statmuseThe Nets *could* just run it back.Kyrie IrvingJoe HarrisKevin DurantBen SimmonsNic ClaxtonBench: Patty MillsSeth CurryRoyce O’NealeCam ThomasTJ Warren10484557The Nets *could* just run it back.Kyrie IrvingJoe HarrisKevin DurantBen SimmonsNic ClaxtonBench: Patty MillsSeth CurryRoyce O’NealeCam ThomasTJ Warren https://t.co/GR4319H0Iy Simmons may not have developed a jump shot, but in Brooklyn, he will be surrounded by perimeter players who are all great shooters. Simmons has always seemed like the type of player who needs to be surrounded by shooters. In Brooklyn, he will no longer be asked to play on the perimeter, and it could make him an even better player than when he last played in 2021. Poll : 0 votes Quick Links More from Sportskeeda Edited by Joseph Schiefelbein × 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? 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