Brooklyn Nets Fans React To Ben Simmons Instagram Story

Ben Simmons is already back in Brooklyn, New York.

Feb 10, 2024; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Brooklyn Nets point guard Ben Simmons (10) dribbles the ball up the court against the San Antonio Spurs during the second half at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Gregory Fisher-Imagn Images / Gregory Fisher-Imagn Images

Ben Simmons will be one of the most intriguing players to watch next season.

The former All-Star has only appeared in 57 games since the 2021 season, but he is also entering a contract year (and is only 28).

Training camp will not begin for nearly three weeks, but Simmons already appears to be in Brooklyn based on his recent Instagram story (h/t Billy Reinhardt).

Via Reinhardt: "Ben Simmons has made his way back to Brooklyn with training camp less than a month away.

Could this be the year where Simmons finally stays healthy?

(via bensimmons/IG)"

Ben Simmons has made his way back to Brooklyn with training camp less than a month away.

Could this be the year where Simmons finally stays healthy?

(via bensimmons/IG) pic.twitter.com/CiYkH3EfO1

— Billy Reinhardt (@BillyReinhardt) September 10, 2024

Many fans reacted to Reinhardt's post.

Via @Os91413Jon: "If Ben Simmons is healthy Billy Brooklyn should not hesitate to trade him now! 😲.... Whether it's getting a second round draft pick or Lonzo Ball Nets should move on and end this saga once and for all......"

If Ben Simmons is healthy Billy Brooklyn should not hesitate to trade him now! 😲.... Whether it's getting a second round draft pick or Lonzo Ball Nets should move on and end this saga once and for all......

— Jonathan Oscategui (@Os91413Jon) September 10, 2024

@DR_LGOOD: "I am a huge fan of Simmons. he's the reason I followed the Nets, but I am also most disappointed in him. Even though it's not his fault of course, it's almost irrelevant at this stage. Other than his injury, I think he lacks the mental toughness to be successful 😔"

I am a huge fan of Simmons. he's the reason I followed the Nets, but I am also most disappointed in him. Even though it's not his fault of course, it's almost irrelevant at this stage. Other than his injury, I think he lacks the mental toughness to be successful 😔

— Billy GOAT (@DR_LGOOD) September 10, 2024

@JakeKeel1: "All Star Ben is finally coming back this season and him and Cam Thomas are leading us to the promised land"

All Star Ben is finally coming back this season and him and Cam Thomas are leading us to the promised land

— Jake Keel (@JakeKeel1) September 11, 2024

@EarningsSeasons: "He’s the Daniel Jones of the NBA"

He’s the Daniel Jones of the NBA

— I ❤ Earnings Season (@EarningsSeasons) September 10, 2024

@Yasuke1886: "Tanking season,he can go do the comeback player of the season somewhere else."

Tanking season,he can go do the comeback player of the season somewhere else.

— Yasuke (@Yasuke1886) September 10, 2024

@brooklynnets85: "This is such rage bait lol"

This is such rage bait lol

— BKN 85 (@brooklynnets85) September 10, 2024

Simmons finished last year with averages of 6.1 points, 7.9 rebounds and 5.7 assists per contest while shooting 58.1% from the field in 15 games.

Feb 26, 2024; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Brooklyn Nets guard Ben Simmons (10) gives direction as he brings the ball up the court during the second half against the Memphis Grizzlies at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images / Petre Thomas-Imagn Images