NBA Fans React To Ben Simmons' Performance In Clippers-Knicks Game

Ben Simmons played 16 minutes against the New York Knicks.

Feb 23, 2025; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; LA Clippers guard Ben Simmons (25) in the second half against the Indiana Pacers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images / Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images

On Wednesday night, the LA Clippers played the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden.

The Clippers won by a score of 126-113.

Ben Simmons finished the victory with two points, eight rebounds and two assists while shooting 1/4 from the field in 16 minutes of playing time.

Many people reacted to his performance on social media.

Stefan Bondy: "This is my first time seeing Ben Simmons play basketball in six years."

@IanJamalGM4: "Ben Simmons just scored… this game is over"

@NYBockers11: "If Ben Simmons is in the game just send a double at harden please"

Feb 23, 2025; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; LA Clippers guard Ben Simmons (25) dribbles the ball in the first half against the Indiana Pacers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images / Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images

@NoBoozeHere: "There is a way Ben Simmons passes the ball.

It is just so beautiful. No one passes the ball as aesthetically as him."

Lori Rubinson: "He looks healthy but the shooting thing is sad. Ben Simmons is like a baseball player who gets the yips on throwing. and suddenly something they could do their whole lives does not work. the muscle memory goes haywire. dude can't make a layup in a game"

@BKN_Says: "Anyone find it hilarious Ben Simmons and James Harden are teammates"

@champion78: "Ben Simmons has smaller players guarding him and he never tries to shoot the ball against a mismatch just a waste of talent"

@vondagreat: "WTF is wrong wit Ben Simmons he can’t shoot make layups or defend 🤬"

Feb 23, 2025; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; LA Clippers guard Ben Simmons (25) in the second half against the Indiana Pacers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images / Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images

With the win, the Clippers improved to 41-31 in 72 games, which has them as the sixth seed in the Western Conference.

They will visit the Brooklyn Nets on Friday.