Ben Simmons Reacts to First Game With Brooklyn Nets

Ben Simmons and the Brooklyn Nets fell 127-108 to the Philadelphia 76ers

Joey Linn | Oct 3, 2022

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While it is still just the pre-season, Ben Simmons made his highly anticipated Brooklyn Nets debut on Monday, and it came against his former team. Falling 127-108, the Brooklyn Nets lost at home against the Philadelphia 76ers, but the team saw some very encouraging things from Ben Simmons. After the game, the former All-Star shared his thoughts.

"Amazing," Simmons answered when asked how it felt to be back. "I'm grateful just to be able to step on that floor, to step on an NBA floor again. I had a lot of fun out there."

On the offensive potential of Brooklyn, Simmons said, "It was fun messing up because I know how good we can be. Just seeing different looks and opportunities there. Working with Kevin and [Kyrie] and Joe, seeing where they want the ball... The only way you learn is by making mistakes, I had a few tonight... It's all a learning process for me."

Despite the loss, this was a big first step for Simmons and the Nets. They know it will take a while for everybody to get comfortable, but that is what the pre-season is for. With a few exhibition games left, the Nets will have an opportunity to correct some of the mistakes from this opener, and get ready for the regular season.

For Simmons, it just felt good to get back on the floor again.

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JOEY LINN

Title: Credentialed writer covering the NBA for Sports Illustrated's FanNation Email: joeylinn32@sbcglobal.net Education: Communication Studies degree from Biola University Location: Los Angeles, California Expertise: NBA analysis, insight, and reporting Joey Linn is a credentialed writer covering the NBA for Sports Illustrated's FanNation. Covering the LA Clippers independently in 2018, then for Fansided and 213Hoops from 2019-2021, Joey joined Sports Illustrated's FanNation to cover the Clippers after the 2020-21 season. Receiving a media credential during the 2021-22 season, Joey has experience interviewing NBA players, and developing exclusive stories from these interviews. Having appeared on several different NBA podcasts over the last four seasons, Joey is now hosting his own podcast for The Sporting Tribune. Graduating from Biola University in 2022 with a Communication Studies degree, Joey served as Biola's play-by-play announcer for their basketball, baseball, softball, and soccer teams during his time in school. Joey's work on Biola's broadcasts, combined with his excellence in the classroom, earned him the Outstanding Communication Studies Student of the year award in 2022. Now graduated, Joey is covering the NBA full-time across multiple platforms. Credentialed by the Clippers, Joey covers the team daily with articles, podcasts, and video breakdowns on YouTube. With four years of sports media experience, Joey provides expert insight and analysis for NBA fans across the league.

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