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NBA World Rips Apart Ben Simmons After OKC Star Openly Tries to Recruit Him for His Team They Can Play for 36ers Together

Published 11/08/2022, 11:10 PM ESTBy Nov 7, 2022; Dallas, Texas, USA; Brooklyn Nets guard Ben Simmons (10) during the national anthem before the game against the Dallas Mavericks at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports It looks like Australian basketball players stick together. Amongst all the trolling for Ben Simmons, there are few who continue to stand by him. There is one Australian player, in particular, who has gone and publicly tried to recruit him. This came as a shock to everyone in the NBA world, who has witnessed the multiple errors that Simmons has made on the court recently. ADVERTISEMENT Article continues below this ad Oklahoma City Thunder player Josh Giddey asked the ‘ star Ben Simmons to join the Australian national team. “People forget that Ben’s an All-Star. He was, I mean he is one of the best players in the league. He’s obviously going to need time find his feet, he hasn’t played for a long time in the NBA,” Giddey . ADVERTISEMENT Article continues below this ad AFter his comments, the NBA world went into a meltdown and trolled both the Aussie stars. Some said, “They can play for the [Adelaide] 36ers together”. Others joked around with Giddey’s statements about declaring Simmons to be one of the best players in the league. Here are some of the reactions from NBA Twitter: They can go play for the 36ers together — ° (@JDub2JWill) — Buttcrack Sports  (@ButtCrackSports) — Colin Schrader (@smackncappn) josh giddey doesn't have league pass.. or cable.. or the internet — reds rings (@RedsRings) Bro lying for nationalistic reasons — All StaRJ 2023 (@PlayoffBoundNYK)

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“I’m excited for what he can do and hopefully soon we can both be apart of the Boomers together and help Australia win a gold medal,” Giddey added. Ben Simmons and the Brooklyn Nets have had a tough start to the season so far. The Nets currently sit 11th in the Eastern Conference with a 4-7 record so far. Meanwhile, Simmons has 5.6 points, 6 rebounds, and 6.6 assists per game. Regular health issues and injuries have caused Simmons to miss much of last season. The Nets guard has already collected 26 foul calls in the few games he has played so far. The Nets recently lost to the Dallas Mavericks 96-94. Simmons scored just 2 points, 2 assists, and 3 rebounds in his 16 minutes on the court. Watch This Story: ADVERTISEMENT Article continues below this ad also confirmed his for playing in the 2024 Paris Olympics. Ben Simmons says he will suit up for the Boomers in Paris 2024 (H/T ) — FIBA (@FIBA) ADVERTISEMENT Article continues below this ad Nets fans will be hoping the confidence shown by OKC guard Josh Giddey in Simmons has a positive effect on him this season. Do you think Ben Simmons will have a positive season this year with the Nets? Let us know in the comments below.

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ADVERTISEMENT Rekha Joly 122 articlesRekha Joly is an NBA writer for EssentiallySports. She earned a triple major in English, Journalism, and Psychology from St. Joseph's College, Bangalore.Please enable JavaScript to view the ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT

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