Ben Simmons Makes Absurd Pass That Goes Viral In Bucks-Nets Game

Ben Simmons made a fantastic pass in Sunday's game.

Nov 27, 2024; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Brooklyn Nets guard Ben Simmons (10) passes the ball against the Phoenix Suns during the second half at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-Imagn Images / Joe Camporeale-Imagn Images

On Sunday afternoon, the Brooklyn Nets played the Milwaukee Bucks (at home) in New York.

During the game, Ben Simmons made a fantastic pass to Cam Johnson that got a lot of views on social media.

Via The Nets: "just an absurd pass lol"

just an absurd pass lol https://t.co/6YZXeu1lvb pic.twitter.com/CkjlVFkjKJ

— Brooklyn Nets (@BrooklynNets) December 8, 2024

Many people reacted to the highlight.

Lucas Kaplan: "Cam Johnson blocks Giannis on one end, then receives a gorgeous transition pass from Ben Simmons for a three on the other end:"

Cam Johnson blocks Giannis on one end, then receives a gorgeous transition pass from Ben Simmons for a three on the other end: pic.twitter.com/VhmYTwtsDS

— Lucas Kaplan (@LucasKaplan_) December 8, 2024

@eugenejohnson_: "Ben Simmons is an elite passer."

Ben Simmons is an elite passer. https://t.co/aQ2NbGxrIe

— Eugene B. Lee-Johnson, PhD (@eugenejohnson_) December 9, 2024

@damefor3: "What a pass from Simmons"

What a pass from Simmons

— dolla💸 (@damefor3) December 8, 2024

@aou4r: "Simmons can pass like Doncic but Doncic can’t pass like Simmons"

Simmons can pass like Doncic but Doncic can’t pass like Simmons pic.twitter.com/fYq0ItiAEN https://t.co/j1N3SeAOi3

— 🎱 (@aou4r) December 8, 2024

@nikochanr3: "It’s a very nice pass, but how is none of this is a travel? Simmons takes a bunch of steps without a dribble then passes to CJ who takes a bunch of steps before he shoots? Yes this isn’t a nets thing it’s an nba thing"

It’s a very nice pass, but how is none of this is a travel? Simmons takes a bunch of steps without a dribble then passes to CJ who takes a bunch of steps before he shoots? Yes this isn’t a nets thing it’s an nba thing https://t.co/w8BXVGn2z8

— niko (@nikochanr3) December 8, 2024

The game was close, but the Nets lost by a score of 118-113.

Simmons had a quiet game, as the pass to Johnson was his only assist of the day.

He finished with 0 points, three rebounds and one assist in 18 minutes of playing time.

In addition, the three-time NBA All-Star did not attempt a shot.

Dec 8, 2024; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Brooklyn Nets guard Ben Simmons (10) brings the ball up court while being defended by Milwaukee Bucks forward Bobby Portis (9) during the first half at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: John Jones-Imagn Images / John Jones-Imagn Images

The Nets are now 10-14 in 24 games, which has them as the eighth seed in the Eastern Conference.

On Friday night, they will play their next game when they visit Ja Morant and the Memphis Grizzlies.

Simmons is in his third season playing for Brooklyn.