The Nets have a Ben Simmons problem. And there’s no simple solution.
Ultimately, Simmons is responsible for his own play — and his play to date has left a lot to be desired, beneath both his standards and what the Nets need from the former 76er as a running mate for Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving.
“I am surprised at how he has struggled,” scout Michael VandeGarde told the Post.
“If he thought Philly and [Joel] Embiid was tough to deal with imagine dealing with KD and Kyrie … and all the noise that has come with the Nets lately.
“All eyes are one him and the Nets and many are hoping they all crash and burn.”
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