Ben Simmons Throws Down Alley-Oop Dunk In Nets-Grizzlies Game

On Friday evening, Ben Simmons and the Brooklyn Nets played the Memphis Grizzlies in Tennessee.
During the game, Simmons had an exciting highlight.
Jalen Wilson threw a lob that Simmons finished off with a one-handed dunk.
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Considering Simmons has dealt with a lot of injuries over the previous few years, it's good to see him dunking.
He finished his night with two points, four rebounds, eight assists and one block while shooting 1/3 from the field in 21 minutes of playing time.
Simmons is now averaging 5.1 points, 5.6 rebounds and 6.5 assists per contest while shooting 59.7% from the field in his first 19 games of the season.
While he is no longer a borderline superstar, the 28-year-old has been a productive role player for Brooklyn.
This summer, Simmons will become a free agent who is available to sign with any team in the NBA.
With the 135-119 loss to Memphis, the Nets dropped to 10-15 in their first 25 games, which has them as the tenth seed in the Eastern Conference.
They have gone 4-6 over their last ten (and are also in the middle of a two-game losing streak).
Following the Grizzlies, the Nets will return home to host Darius Garland and the Cleveland Cavaliers on Sunday at Barclays Center in New York.
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Simmons was the first pick in the 2016 NBA Draft after one season at LSU.
He has been in the league for nine seasons (76ers and Nets).