Ben Simmons Opens Up About The 76ers Holdout, His Shooting Struggles, The Hawks Series & More

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  • čas přidán 21. 09. 2022
  • The Old Man and The Three is BACK with an incredible interview with JJ's old Philadelphia 76ers teammate and current Brooklyn Net, Ben Simmons. This is Ben's first long-form interview in a couple of years so there's a lot to get to. You won't want to miss this one.
    Topics include:
    -What JJ and and Tommy have been up to since the break.
    -The chemistry that Ben and JJ developed as teammates.
    -Ben's often overlooked skills on the defensive end and his passing.
    -The shooting narrative surrounding Ben in The NBA.
    -Falling in love with basketball at an early age.
    -His time at LSU.
    -Dealing with negativity from media and fans online.
    -The story of someone taking video and heckling him in a candy store.
    -His mental health struggles over the last few years.
    -Why he held out on The Philadelphia 76ers.
    -Doc Rivers kicking him out of practice.
    -His last playoff series in Philadelphia against The Atlanta Hawks.
    -A detailed explanation as to why he passed up the wide open dunk on Trae Young.
    -What he's looking forward to most about playing with Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving and The Brooklyn Nets.
    -And so much more.
    Subscribe to The Old Man and The Three podcast w/ JJ Redick (ESPN / First Take) and Tommy Alter CZcams channel today for more NBA analysis and player interviews.
    We have a lot of great conversations dropping soon so be sure to subscribe to The Old Man and The Three wherever you get your podcasts to be notified when new episodes drop.
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  • @MikeKorzemba
    @MikeKorzemba Před rokem +1418

    Thank you to all of you for shedding more light to this entire situation and bringing the attention that is DESERVED to the mental health discussion. You are truly changing things, it is incredible to see 🙏

    • @solutionxero
      @solutionxero Před rokem +15

      have a good day Mike

    • @k_hack9441
      @k_hack9441 Před rokem

      He’s not shedding light on mental issues. He blatantly used it as a lie to attempt to re-coop money. He’s literally doing the opposite of shunting light on it. He abused many people’s true dark reality with mental issues for his own gain.

    • @uolegullook3847
      @uolegullook3847 Před rokem +57

      Man used it as a cop out to get his money back - please stop. Dude choked and couldnt handle the pressure then uses an actual issue to raise his case to get money for sitting on the bench. I hope the kid plays because hes insanely talented, but just stop.

    • @kAPo_hoops
      @kAPo_hoops Před rokem +88

      @@uolegullook3847 how tf are u gonna tell him he used mental health as an issue are u his therapist or doctor? people like u really forget athletes are human to😭 i’ll pray for u

    • @MrE_
      @MrE_ Před rokem +15

      @@uolegullook3847 I bet you are a 76ers fan. I'll bet my house on it

  • @JJRedick
    @JJRedick  Před rokem +1365

    Just wanted to pop by and say thanks for watching. This is one of the best conversations we've had on the pod and we're thrilled to be able to share it with everyone. We've got some great guests coming on soon so be sure to subscribe to the channel if you haven't already. Thanks again for watching.

  • @Anthony33431
    @Anthony33431 Před rokem +223

    4 months later and this interview aged like milk lol.

  • @missayawk
    @missayawk Před rokem +819

    JJ is the perfect example of never burn bridges and always be a good teammate as well as a good person.

  • @soriba724
    @soriba724 Před rokem +55

    As a Nets fan I coming back to this interview to give 76ers fans their flowers......u guys in Philly deserve my regret

    • @laigosworld6168
      @laigosworld6168 Před rokem +6

      Thank you we really appreciate it. I actually came back to this interview to see if anyone would and you did. THANKS.

    • @nza1804
      @nza1804 Před 11 měsíci +4

      @@laigosworld6168 Imagine getting paid 20+ million a year to sit on the bench lol

    • @Splashhyo
      @Splashhyo Před 11 měsíci +2

      @@nza1804 yea double it man is getting aid 38 mil bruh 😐

    • @nza1804
      @nza1804 Před 11 měsíci +2

      @@Splashhyo Guy is stealing a living on the bench 💀

  • @KelvinMcNeil
    @KelvinMcNeil Před rokem +3091

    This interview alone shows JJ’s ability to not only build long lasting relationships but also bring out the human side of these players. It’s so much easier to ask the difficult questions when theirs mutual respect.

    • @honorificabilitudinitatibu7378
      @honorificabilitudinitatibu7378 Před rokem +18

      I also noticed that after watching some of his interviews.

    • @socialistbatman1211
      @socialistbatman1211 Před rokem +29

      ‘human side’... every person is a human bro

    • @itsbeaker6571
      @itsbeaker6571 Před rokem +104

      @@socialistbatman1211 I think he just means the part that they hide from the media. You can tell in the interviews after games that they are PR cookie cutter answers. With JJ they are expressing themselves and telling their side in a comfortable environment. Not right after an hour of playing basketball in a 10 minute question run and gun situation. I’m sure being questioned right after work is annoying 😂

    • @drake7993
      @drake7993 Před rokem +7

      @@socialistbatman1211 some of you aren't human

    • @coolstorydel4545
      @coolstorydel4545 Před rokem +4

      This a dope interview yo

  • @TimeBucks
    @TimeBucks Před rokem +459

    I wish him the best with Brooklyn

  • @mc0356
    @mc0356 Před rokem +73

    Wish this man was as confident on the court as he is in interviews

    • @lumpyrex007
      @lumpyrex007 Před rokem +22

      he is good at lieing to himself.

    • @irenejenna5725
      @irenejenna5725 Před rokem +11

      He a bust bruh. Ain't no way around it

    • @Blodia1990
      @Blodia1990 Před rokem +1

      He'll be outta the league next year and half. Just watch. Total bozo this guy turned out to be. So disappointing.

    • @noahmunro3357
      @noahmunro3357 Před 11 měsíci

      @@irenejenna5725we’ll see. He just needs to be on a team that needs him

    • @Jablickymorant
      @Jablickymorant Před 10 měsíci +2

      @@noahmunro3357 he averaged 7ppg 6 and 6 , he’s making 38 million next season

  • @_ripVanWinkle_
    @_ripVanWinkle_ Před rokem +326

    Ben saying "good days" or "good times" every-time they reminisce on a moment shows how much he misses being on the court, bro cool asf too

    • @BeeBee-pl9ly
      @BeeBee-pl9ly Před rokem +13

      Okay calm down

    • @engr4051
      @engr4051 Před rokem +28

      @@BeeBee-pl9ly Where is the part there where he's not calming down?

    • @XabzintheNBAGuru
      @XabzintheNBAGuru Před rokem +3

      Sometimes I forget these guys are human

    • @baselmohamed2557
      @baselmohamed2557 Před rokem

      Nah bro

    • @mikedavidson6454
      @mikedavidson6454 Před rokem

      @@engr4051 reading that deeply into every word ben says? It was pretty easy to understand lmao

  • @arthurbrem
    @arthurbrem Před rokem +3942

    Can't believe we're finally gonna hear Simmons' side of the story

    • @michaelantig3987
      @michaelantig3987 Před rokem +9

      Merry XD tu

    • @MatthewMoscotto
      @MatthewMoscotto Před rokem +110

      No telling if it's the honest side... But definitely want to hear his side.

    • @smesh8318
      @smesh8318 Před rokem +51

      hes so goofy, whys it take a couple glasses of wine to bring out his aussie accent.... he is aussie afterall.

    • @DeeboWRLD
      @DeeboWRLD Před rokem +247

      @@smesh8318 maybe cuz hes been in the US playing with americans for 6+ years

    • @BigA678
      @BigA678 Před rokem +193

      @@smesh8318 you weirdos hate on anything

  • @mikkyrevelljr7289
    @mikkyrevelljr7289 Před rokem +52

    Thank you JJ. I don't think Ben would have gave this interview to anybody else. You brought the best out in him you made him feel comfortable you were an ultimate professional. It's nice to see him with a little bit of confidence and smiling again I can't wait to see what kind of season he has

    • @qualicumjack3906
      @qualicumjack3906 Před 11 měsíci +3

      Oops

    • @abaoaqu1333
      @abaoaqu1333 Před 3 měsíci

      ​@basketballboygenius I didn't understand why anybody thought that there was some clarity from this interview. JJ covered for him the entire time. And exactly what sixers fans have said has continued to be proven true. Kids very unserious.

  • @masterm2k3
    @masterm2k3 Před rokem +48

    I’m a sixers fan , and I really hope Ben get back to being his old self if not better basketball wise . I always felt he didn’t deserve to be dragged the way he was

  • @ptwtraining
    @ptwtraining Před rokem +467

    Jj Redick is ELITE. He got to the bottom
    of it without aggressively prying. Salute to good humans beings. Real is rare. Loved this episode jj.

    • @yaboiyosef7640
      @yaboiyosef7640 Před rokem

      Saying he's real is a bit inaccurate. He's skilled and cunning, which kinda goes against being real

    • @LoveEatingBricks
      @LoveEatingBricks Před rokem

      @@yaboiyosef7640 Come on, being real doesn't require being unskilled and stupid

    • @yaboiyosef7640
      @yaboiyosef7640 Před rokem

      @@LoveEatingBricks i didnt say the two are mutually exclusive. I said it's just not the most accurate word to describe it. Also if someone is cunning, I'd say that isn't being real

    • @LoveEatingBricks
      @LoveEatingBricks Před rokem

      @@yaboiyosef7640 How the hell is that not being real? Cunning is simply being smart and resourceful, and some people REALLY are smart and resourceful, JJ being one example

    • @yaboiyosef7640
      @yaboiyosef7640 Před rokem

      @@LoveEatingBricks real = really? 😂😂😂😂

  • @2legitkev
    @2legitkev Před rokem +476

    The fact that JJ even was able to get Ben on his podcast just proves how good JJ is at this

    • @JoeyBK_86
      @JoeyBK_86 Před rokem +1

      Exactly!!! I love JJs podcasts ✊🏽🤍🖤

    • @jjayhow7500
      @jjayhow7500 Před rokem +16

      Being a former player helps

    • @jnmartin1992
      @jnmartin1992 Před rokem +2

      @@jjayhow7500 lol a lot of former players wouldn’t have been able to get him talking this long

    • @vinnydeville4675
      @vinnydeville4675 Před rokem

      He had the relationship were you listening

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      @elijahruderman Před rokem

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  • @funkdoctorspock8
    @funkdoctorspock8 Před rokem +151

    This was a great interview. I'm glad Ben was given a safe platform to tell his side of the story. JJ, your platform and podcast is much needed. Rooting for Ben to have a great season!

  • @EaGerTYryhMe_-.
    @EaGerTYryhMe_-. Před rokem +555

    Seeing Simmons side of the story clears a lot of things up
    Shout out to JJ for being a good teammate on and off the court

  • @JayMiL__
    @JayMiL__ Před rokem +289

    “It’s fun guarding the best players in the world” that’s why I will always love Ben

    • @calo2006
      @calo2006 Před rokem +1

      Wiggins is like: yeah is so fun that’s why I took the vaccine against my will because I really love guarding the best player, unlike other players who take 2 years off.

    • @TF-tn4ft
      @TF-tn4ft Před rokem

      ??

    • @dumbassdude8372
      @dumbassdude8372 Před rokem +11

      @@calo2006 Wiggins has done nothing outside being a side kick to steph

    • @calo2006
      @calo2006 Před rokem

      @@dumbassdude8372 the same can be said about Simmons, he is a sidekick of Embiid, who was clearly Philadelphia best player (and runner-up MVP) during their years together.

    • @sauceyeatstoomuch7854
      @sauceyeatstoomuch7854 Před rokem

      @@dumbassdude8372 stopped tatum and brown but i dont support calos argument ben is better than wiggins

  • @jahircarpenter9570
    @jahircarpenter9570 Před rokem +812

    Only JJ can bring the best of everyone huge shoutout to him for making Ben feel open and safe

    • @B14ever
      @B14ever Před rokem +24

      Feel open amd safe? He is a damn grown as man! He needs to grow the hell up.

    • @jahircarpenter9570
      @jahircarpenter9570 Před rokem +69

      @@B14ever it’s people like you that need to grow up and realize life isn’t that simple for everyone especially celebrities!!

    • @gwandaman1330
      @gwandaman1330 Před rokem

      @@jahircarpenter9570 sound like a clown just like him , he lost 22 mill for sitting out games & practices so he used mental health as a excuse to get his 22 mill, how ironic after he went to court got his money back he was showing up to
      Huge b ball games… tennis & other events with the loudest colors & best outfits on for Attention but yea he had mental health 🤡

    • @brianbrown4415
      @brianbrown4415 Před rokem +39

      @@B14ever Respectfully you have to understand Mental Health it's real!

    • @blueb4ryz951
      @blueb4ryz951 Před rokem +9

      @@B14ever When you need a therapist. I'm sure you wouldn't want to hear that from anyone

  • @Anthony33431
    @Anthony33431 Před rokem +67

    I always go back to this interview to laugh

  • @jaredsauber6430
    @jaredsauber6430 Před rokem +10

    Your peace is worth more than anything... Preach BEN

  • @stkanye514
    @stkanye514 Před rokem +443

    JJ is the GOAT for creating a safe space for players to come and really tell their story

    • @HoodPsychoP3dia
      @HoodPsychoP3dia Před rokem +1

      Haaaaaaa? Mr east is in the building

    • @prxy4luvvvtwice845
      @prxy4luvvvtwice845 Před rokem +1

      it’s cause he’s been through a lot so he tells his side of things first an what he’s been though which opens up an creates that safe place, good job jj !

    • @analyticalinsight
      @analyticalinsight Před rokem +11

      @@prxy4luvvvtwice845 Why the hell do grown men need a safe space.. Real men walk thru the fire sometimes...Safe space weirdos

    • @SteezoBrim
      @SteezoBrim Před rokem +2

      Safe space a cringe phrase

    • @prxy4luvvvtwice845
      @prxy4luvvvtwice845 Před rokem +7

      @@analyticalinsight not everyone is comfortable w talking about some of the hardest moments in there life especially for hundreds of thousands to see afterwards ????

  • @bringinthedope5929
    @bringinthedope5929 Před rokem +633

    Didn't expect to see Ben on a podcast, like ever lol. JJ a goat

    • @dqRoman
      @dqRoman Před rokem +32

      thats because your perception of players is based off of media takes.

    • @bringinthedope5929
      @bringinthedope5929 Před rokem +1

      @@dqRomanLol, alright.

    • @yungratpoison
      @yungratpoison Před rokem +12

      @@dqRoman i think its just because most people werent expecting him to be open enough to talk about the "drama" especially on a podcast like this

    • @collinseffah9247
      @collinseffah9247 Před rokem +12

      @@yungratpoison but he is right there... most people's perception of players are what the media tells them to believe....

    • @dawb86
      @dawb86 Před rokem +3

      @@collinseffah9247 Ben, that you? 😂

  • @pushback5336
    @pushback5336 Před rokem +19

    Nets from the ownership down to the players need to support Ben and show him love it will bring the best out of him he's one of those ppl that need that in his life to respond the right way. Nothing wrong with it at all ppl who never suffered from mental health can't relate let's go Ben show them what they all forgot!

  • @andreasfelten9455
    @andreasfelten9455 Před rokem +2

    Great as always - a great new media format, addressing all relevant topics, no dissing and giving players a fair platform, quality talks and fun to watch while being relevant on all content and conversation topics

  • @Yvngbosa
    @Yvngbosa Před rokem +337

    I’m so happy JJ did this interview. Asked the questions that we all wanted answered and, through that, showed the bias the media has had toward Ben for the past 2 years. Praying for a great season for Ben to prove the haters wrong

    • @halo3isawsome321
      @halo3isawsome321 Před rokem +6

      Great he did this interview, but I mean, ben is going to be the same player, great in the regular season, then a pylon in the playoffs lol

    • @darellboney8918
      @darellboney8918 Před rokem

      @@halo3isawsome321 Go away

    • @dinho5174
      @dinho5174 Před rokem +2

      @@halo3isawsome321 maybe but he is in the perfect system for his playing style.

    • @ThomasTheTankEngine22
      @ThomasTheTankEngine22 Před rokem +12

      The bias? They were praising him up until HE gave up. Also hearing his side and then thinking the media is biased because of it shows YOUR bias

    • @kingofgrooveness
      @kingofgrooveness Před rokem

      @@dinho5174 his regular season style not his playoff season style

  • @Dbodnar34
    @Dbodnar34 Před rokem +112

    Love the podcasts because it eliminates the disconnect we have with knowing someone from afar. Hearing Ben and his experiences allows you to empathize what he’s went through and it changes your perception and presumptions.

    • @subscribo2059
      @subscribo2059 Před rokem

      And we get to see how much a bitc# he is.
      ROCKETS IN 7

    • @kouthao6156
      @kouthao6156 Před rokem

      lol no it doesnt. The only perspective changes are people who are already bad at analyzing and believes in their own delusional narratives. Unfortunately thats like 90% of humans nowadays.

  • @carjack2390
    @carjack2390 Před rokem +25

    This appearance from Ben was great, all we get as fans is the filtered crap from the mainstream media agendas and the on court moments. To get a genuine, real look at who these NBA players really are is awesome! Changed some opinions of mine about Ben!

    • @thikim7056
      @thikim7056 Před rokem

      ok

    • @epenthien3174
      @epenthien3174 Před rokem

      This just shows how gullible you are. 1. The line of questioning was soft - as is to be expected as Ben is JJ's boy. 2. Ben is not gonna' make himself look silly and jeopardize his reputation. This is pure PR for him and for JJ it's being first with the scoop. However, as I've pointed out, JJ needs to tow a very fine line in order to not damage the reputation of his podcast in NBA circles and keep guests coming on.

  • @baristatraveler8038
    @baristatraveler8038 Před rokem +10

    Ben seems like a cool guy in contrast to what the media and the fans or should i say the haters portay him to be, and also with his mental health situation, that’s tough. I’ll be rooting for him, I hope he gets better and gets the support and positivity around him, Wish you the best, Ben!

  • @moesephxd91
    @moesephxd91 Před rokem +1089

    Thank you for humanizing players JJ🙏🏾

    • @JoseLopez-yx4et
      @JoseLopez-yx4et Před rokem +20

      You mean holding these clowns at a lower standard and not hold any accountability. This whole interview a circle jerk which is why simmons agreed to do it. Any hard question he would have walked out.

    • @manny6669
      @manny6669 Před rokem +76

      @@JoseLopez-yx4et shut up

    • @dawb86
      @dawb86 Před rokem +4

      @@manny6669 Don't get mad, he only being real... **Snoop voice** 😂

    • @jdrummerdd
      @jdrummerdd Před rokem +14

      @@JoseLopez-yx4et bro you are in every reply, you are obsessed with a basketball layer who doesn’t know nor care about your existence. You are nobody lol

    • @JoseLopez-yx4et
      @JoseLopez-yx4et Před rokem +1

      @@jdrummerdd and who are you ?? Lmao. The NBA get covered like no other sport. JJ is spoon feeding you thi bs and you're eating it up

  • @matt15
    @matt15 Před rokem +253

    Ben seems like such a chill dude, I really hope that he has a great year next *year

    • @daddy1231
      @daddy1231 Před rokem +13

      Nah dude is full of himself

    • @patrick8776
      @patrick8776 Před rokem +32

      @@daddy1231 what team do you follow? Lemme guess 76ers?

    • @ethanhall6750
      @ethanhall6750 Před rokem +18

      @@daddy1231 Bro is a 6'10 NBA player that dates supermodels. He is as humble as he can be lmaooo

    • @frankmat
      @frankmat Před rokem

      @@patrick8776 76ers fans are the worst. You should see them on realgm talking about this interview... they are all banging the desks and clenching their teeth because Ben didn't come out and admit he was solely responsible for all the pain they've been feeling for 20 years. Just a trash city full of trash people.

    • @Jb3.99
      @Jb3.99 Před rokem

      @Master General shut up bigot

  • @mrfernandez1804
    @mrfernandez1804 Před rokem +2

    Great Listen JJ and Tommy .. gained a lot of respect for Ben and it was nice to hear his side of things and to get to know him better

  • @reck0n3r
    @reck0n3r Před rokem +27

    One of my favorite interviews ever, and I've been watching the NBA since 1991. I'm surprised by how wrong I was about Ben as a person.
    Really glad he did this with JJ, and it's kind of nice to know I can still be wrong about people every now and then. And it also serves as a reminder to not always believe what you're seeing on TV.
    I've been in similar positions as Ben has in the past, so it's great to hear that he's doing better. Seems like a good young man. Sorry for pegging you wrong, and good luck during your rookie season.

    • @epenthien3174
      @epenthien3174 Před rokem +3

      It goes to show that you shouldn't think you know people, or judge, people you don't know - let alone people on TV.

    • @sendxnoodles
      @sendxnoodles Před rokem +2

      Rookie season Kekw

    • @Sizzle-zv3cp
      @Sizzle-zv3cp Před rokem

      Oh shut up

    • @Anthony33431
      @Anthony33431 Před rokem +2

      Nah you we’re right lol.

    • @reck0n3r
      @reck0n3r Před rokem +1

      @@Anthony33431 He's injured. Let's just leave the young brother alone, man.

  • @westleystone6577
    @westleystone6577 Před rokem +50

    Biggest episode of the podcast! I’ve been waiting for this for years! Thank you JJ for having this man on and telling his story in a comfortable and friendly environment. Something he’s probably been denied for a long time.

  • @Bilaldinho1
    @Bilaldinho1 Před rokem +383

    Great to see Ben Simmons happy and in good spirits. Thank you JJ and team for providing him a forum to speak freely and get the real story out there. All the best to him this season. Hope he crushes it.

    • @matthieusaade3616
      @matthieusaade3616 Před rokem +2

      "his side of the story "

    • @lebronjamesharden3958
      @lebronjamesharden3958 Před rokem +7

      @@matthieusaade3616 he's the subject man, we already heard eveyone's opinions other than him

    • @AK-74K
      @AK-74K Před rokem +3

      He will melt down again, because his sense of entitlement is as strong as ever. As soon as things will turn bad on the court, he will blame everyone but himself

    • @hardsequencer94
      @hardsequencer94 Před rokem +6

      @@AK-74K can you please time stamp where he blames someone else for his performance on court ... yet to hear it

    • @AK-74K
      @AK-74K Před rokem

      @@hardsequencer94 He blames everyone else for how they react to his performances. Like he shouldn't be criticized. Barkley and Shaq should 'protect players', Doc and Embiid 'threw him under the bus'. He thinks that he shouldn't get criticized publicly

  • @pinobluevogel6458
    @pinobluevogel6458 Před rokem +52

    This was an awesome and much needed talk with Ben Simmons. It is nice to have him able to speak his side of the story, clear up some total bs that got mixed in with whatever else happened. He seems like such a refreshing nice person. Someone who deserves a fresh start. That said, I think he will be great on the Nets, it is the best team he could have landed on. I'm really looking forward to seeing their games!

    • @rapperastoned
      @rapperastoned Před rokem +1

      Na the best team is philly they jus treated him wrong I personal take healthy Ben over harden to rebuild a team around tbh

    • @buddharocks492
      @buddharocks492 Před rokem +2

      @@rapperastoned we didn't treat him wrong, that man was coddled for YEARS.. He bitched out, thats on him

    • @Amor1990
      @Amor1990 Před rokem +1

      He’s a baby and not a man of his word.

    • @rapperastoned
      @rapperastoned Před rokem +1

      @@buddharocks492 na ya treated him how my Knicks treated melo rather then say everything great he does ya rather say how he can’t shoot n he horrible u had embid tarnish his name n brand n philly aswell I appreciate Ben wish he was on my Knicks he that pg we always needed

    • @iwishicanjump2
      @iwishicanjump2 Před rokem

      @@rapperastoned again... it is not that he can't shoot... it is that he WONT shoot. People don't even guard his off ball at the 3 or at the top when he has the ball... you do not understand what it did to our offense

  • @nonstop
    @nonstop Před rokem +18

    Amazing interview 🙏🔥 Looking forward to seeing Ben ball in Brooklyn!

  • @oogabooga1023
    @oogabooga1023 Před rokem +157

    I got a clearer understanding of this dude and feel where he is coming from. Seems like a good man and any person who struggled with mental health can relate.

    • @evademoonlight9405
      @evademoonlight9405 Před rokem +14

      hate how ppl were clowning him i’ve been with him the whole time ppl bogus asl.

    • @oogabooga1023
      @oogabooga1023 Před rokem +3

      @@evademoonlight9405 Don't let other people taint your opinion

    • @lost2found479
      @lost2found479 Před rokem +15

      The dude has shown zero improvement in 5 plus years of nba basketball. At best he got a little better on defense. People will see again this year in the playoffs the dudes a liability. In the hawks series he shot under 40% from the foul line. He’s a basketball player and Philadelphia asked him to attempt to shoot a basketball and he cried and threw a fit. Dudes satisfied with just coasting off his natural gifts. If he truly applied himself he would be worlds above where he is now. He beat out Donovan mitchel for Roy. No one would take Ben over Donovan anymore because Donovan works.

    • @prxy4luvvvtwice845
      @prxy4luvvvtwice845 Před rokem +18

      @@lost2found479 typing out that essay like if what u think even matters in the slightest is wild

    • @thareelhelloagain
      @thareelhelloagain Před rokem +5

      @@prxy4luvvvtwice845 This is an incredibly poorly written sentence, but, so what? Just because his opinion doesn't matter to anyone else doesn't mean he has no right to share it. Obviously you care a little bit or you wouldn't have replied to him. Let the man talk.

  • @henrytwitchell4578
    @henrytwitchell4578 Před rokem +306

    Congrats J.J. for always having Ben's back and never going against him ever in that whole drama, what a great vet and a good friend!

    • @subscribo2059
      @subscribo2059 Před rokem

      Naw that bruh a choker. Getting paid millions and can't even shoot. Scrub bum

    • @magacop5180
      @magacop5180 Před rokem +12

      A good friend would tell Ben what he needs to hear.
      Not be a Yes man.

    • @subjectively_objective
      @subjectively_objective Před rokem +26

      @@magacop5180 lol a good friend knows the person and doesnt give into a hate train that is baSed on no real relationship or comments from ben

    • @RocksDXebec223
      @RocksDXebec223 Před rokem +2

      @@subjectively_objective 💯💯

    • @otb-bryce5589
      @otb-bryce5589 Před rokem

      @@magacop5180 incorrect, y’all just love to hate on people you don’t even know. That’s very weird and if u do that your literally a female, that’s what females do 😂💀

  • @AMaidenlessRunt
    @AMaidenlessRunt Před rokem +56

    This interview aged poorly

  • @fhsambuichi
    @fhsambuichi Před rokem +2

    one of the best ones yet. so cool to hear from him!

  • @EmekaaYT
    @EmekaaYT Před rokem +137

    It’s cool to see how much energy and joy Ben Simmons has when he’s around people that care for him

    • @subjectively_objective
      @subjectively_objective Před rokem +1

      Isn’t that how people are? He’s just human

    • @wwgbert
      @wwgbert Před rokem +3

      @@subjectively_objective Objectively, no that is not how people are, I can't imagine having been as heavily criticized as he is and coming on a podcast that is quoted consistently by main stream media. Most people would not be able to handle themselves this well. Hence all the comments saying it is good to see and hear from Ben.

    • @kesea5454
      @kesea5454 Před rokem

      @@wwgbert 🙄🙄🙄

    • @grob13isn1
      @grob13isn1 Před rokem

      @@wwgbert he brought almost all of the criticism upon himself. And he handled himself well because this was extremely rehearsed. Why do you think there were so many prior times when he was supposed to be on and cancelled?

    • @wwgbert
      @wwgbert Před rokem +1

      @@grob13isn1 be carefull once you get to the edge of the earth, you will fall off.

  • @jasonchoi8828
    @jasonchoi8828 Před rokem +139

    Always amazed at how players are way more likeable after doing JJ's podcast. I never thought I would say this, but I hope Simmons has a great comeback year.

    • @oldthug2309
      @oldthug2309 Před rokem +34

      its almost like you finally just listened to what he has to say 😂 instead of just running with whatever the media says

    • @harleyl4098
      @harleyl4098 Před rokem +7

      @@oldthug2309 exactly this lmao

    • @dakotahjackson1920
      @dakotahjackson1920 Před rokem +4

      well ben never really talked before this…

    • @prxy4luvvvtwice845
      @prxy4luvvvtwice845 Před rokem +3

      ur just another victim of the internet u clearly need to think for yourself just advice !

    • @jasonchoi8828
      @jasonchoi8828 Před rokem

      @@prxy4luvvvtwice845 God people like you are insufferable! Just advice!

  • @dreamxen4000
    @dreamxen4000 Před rokem +5

    I love how this interview came out man fr just getting to know the story of Ben of everything that has happened its nice knowing the actual story!!!

    • @suckmygooglies99
      @suckmygooglies99 Před rokem

      I hope you know he’s also an impulsive liar and just wants to be a celebrity in LA.

  • @nicolekiffiak586
    @nicolekiffiak586 Před rokem +1

    This is a great interview. So glad you were able to finally get Simmons on JJ. I dig your postcards and interviews. Also, you have such great podcast voice. 💕

  • @reilorenzo2219
    @reilorenzo2219 Před rokem +75

    Never thought I'd actually hear from Ben Simmons in this manner! Kinda just accepted that us regular people will never know what he truly thought about the 76ers situation!

  • @mickeydubya860
    @mickeydubya860 Před rokem +91

    It was such a breath of fresh air hearing Ben talk openly, relaxed and honest. It’s easy for us as supporters to hate on any professional player but man it must be hard when it’s about you. Unbelievable job getting Ben on JJ, frighten awesome watch!

  • @rastasrosco1318
    @rastasrosco1318 Před rokem +1

    Just a great great interview. Props to JJ for this.
    Happy seeing this version of Ben again.

  • @podfather6448
    @podfather6448 Před rokem +17

    This was the best podcast he could’ve came to mentally lol.. Former teammate + comfortability. Easy interview for him.

  • @95baby559
    @95baby559 Před rokem +59

    This is going to be your most viewed interview JJ good work

  • @84jsavage
    @84jsavage Před rokem +14

    Thank you JJ and Tommy! This is how you interview, just felt like mates hanging out and chatting. Keep up the awesome interviews. All the best for Ben this year and happy to see him in a good place. 🔥

  • @KingTae24
    @KingTae24 Před rokem +15

    This was a great podcast we never knew we needed

  • @MarkTyhurst
    @MarkTyhurst Před rokem +1

    Great interview JJ & crew! I am excited to see Ben play this season.

  • @Yuri-tt4jo
    @Yuri-tt4jo Před rokem +242

    This gane against Cleveland in 2018 Simmons had 27, 15 and 13, on 70% FG%. Monster game. Not to mention his defense. He is underrated.

    • @AP90x
      @AP90x Před rokem +25

      That was also for seeding rights against lebron. He had a crazy run those last like 15 games

    • @malcolm7640
      @malcolm7640 Před rokem +5

      is that the game bron dropped 40? my boss took us to that game

    • @ayo4891
      @ayo4891 Před rokem

      are u crazy

    • @chimaebinama3192
      @chimaebinama3192 Před rokem +3

      I think he's appropriately rated. He's consistently an above average player. He's not a superstar or star level player that can carry team, but he's a good player that's most effective when he's not regularly the primary or even secondary player on offense. I'm not a fan of his after I realized he wouldn't ever live up to his expectations, but I do know what he does well, and I agree the Nets are the perfect fit for him.

    • @HammaGangDro
      @HammaGangDro Před rokem +1

      @@chimaebinama3192 I agree for the most part. I also think that Ben CAN BE a player who can carry a team if he had any kind of dawg in him.
      I’ve seen him do so not only during that 17 game win streak (16 reg season & Gm 1 Vs Heat) but on numerous other occasions when Jojo was hurt.
      He just has to be aggressive & he can really be a superstar & I’m a diehard Sixers fan.

  • @lucasasfora3573
    @lucasasfora3573 Před rokem +49

    That was wonderful JJ. Happy to see Ben smile after all this time. This goes way beyond basketball. I'm a hardcore philly fan (from France), so I hope the nets aren't too good this year. But seeing you guys talk so openly and with trust was a wonderful experience that made my day. Ben, you're a hell of an athlete, you have all the talent and the skills to be a perenial all-star. All the best to you in your future. And bravo to JJ for an honest interview with difficult questions that many would have been afraid to ask. 10/10

  • @dgb921
    @dgb921 Před rokem +56

    All Philadelphia fans are eye rolling this entire interview.

    • @rubenbest1
      @rubenbest1 Před rokem +10

      Dude is a softy

    • @isidoret4965
      @isidoret4965 Před rokem +9

      @@rubenbest1 Your a softy for following a player who isn’t no longer in Philly. Looking like a scorned ex girlfriend. Y’all are weird as hell and pretend to be tough.

    • @ozziegee
      @ozziegee Před rokem

      @@isidoret4965 or bc he follows the podcast and won’t let someone ruin it

    • @TRINI818
      @TRINI818 Před rokem +3

      @@rubenbest1 Settle down Ruben..

    • @SamUHells
      @SamUHells Před rokem +8

      Philly ain’t winning anything anytime soon with bum harden either, they’ll give him the same treatment. Then Joel will leave cause he’s the only one left to blame. Philly is such a terrible place man. Horrible people all around.

  • @mindofabull7929
    @mindofabull7929 Před rokem +3

    Crazy how clouded some people’s judgment can be. This interview changed my entire thought process on Ben. I feel he truly is a standup guy

    • @lumpyrex007
      @lumpyrex007 Před rokem

      and how about NOW?

    • @isaiahhall529
      @isaiahhall529 Před rokem

      i think the interview clouded peoples judgement brother.😭😭

  • @jomoguera2824
    @jomoguera2824 Před rokem +26

    Okay JJ,I been waiting on someone to get hold of this young bright star. Ben has been through it. He dug deep and now it's on like a pot of neck bones. Super thrilled to see him back. Great interview and a outstanding player. Thanks

  • @focrs
    @focrs Před rokem +364

    Love how JJ actually understands Ben instead of critiquing everything he did

    • @MarkoRabin
      @MarkoRabin Před rokem +23

      He did both, like telling him he should have dunked on Trey

    • @thegoodguys2584
      @thegoodguys2584 Před rokem +14

      @@MarkoRabin yep he did and it was nice to see Ben say yea I definitely should’ve dunked looking back I’m excited to see him on the court Ben my favorite player since his “rookie” season

    • @MoralesCorner
      @MoralesCorner Před rokem +11

      You can see him picking his words at times but there's a huge level of understanding, being not only a fellow pro player but also a former teammate who played the role of a vet for Ben

    • @paulgastelum2143
      @paulgastelum2143 Před rokem +4

      @@MoralesCorner perfectly said

    • @gamble777888
      @gamble777888 Před rokem +5

      They are pretty close so you would expect a friend to stick up for his friend, having said that can't take loyalty for granted in the world today so still worthy of props for sure.

  • @AsimWaheedShaikh
    @AsimWaheedShaikh Před rokem +8

    Probably the most real podcast I've ever heard. Rooting for Ben this year!

  • @jmar5127
    @jmar5127 Před rokem +35

    Love JJ , but this interview was a joke. To see he's gotten worse this year shows why we all view Ben as the most delusional athlete known to man.

  • @Travvv94
    @Travvv94 Před rokem +344

    Great to finally hear from Ben himself. When you let him speak he's got a good outlook on everything thats happened, he's only human.

    • @subscribo2059
      @subscribo2059 Před rokem +6

      This man a bum. Can't improve, won't improve. He can't shoot for diddly

    • @chinoxSD
      @chinoxSD Před rokem +15

      @OneTwoThree FourFiveSix u mad u finna stay mad 😭😭

    • @Saxandfifths
      @Saxandfifths Před rokem +7

      @@subscribo2059 crazy calling someone who's better than you and more wealthy, a bum? He can shoot, he just won't. No better but there is a difference.

    • @ethermac9015
      @ethermac9015 Před rokem +5

      @OneTwoThree FourFiveSix y’all werid AF. Guess what you aren’t a sixers player and you never will be it has no real impact on your life at all your just trying to spread random hate on him to the point that if anyone even gives him a compliment it angers you. Get help

    • @RocksDXebec223
      @RocksDXebec223 Před rokem

      @OneTwoThree FourFiveSix you’re not on the sixers bro you’ll be okay 😂

  • @eddielee3928
    @eddielee3928 Před rokem +64

    Great to see Ben happy and in good spirits. Thank you JJ and team for providing him a forum to speak freely and get the real story out there. All the best to him this season. Hope he crushes it.

  • @bryanbugaoan8025
    @bryanbugaoan8025 Před rokem

    Props to JJ to be subtle and proper when having to interview. It allowed players to open up and made it safe. Sometimes we never realise how special and take Ben for granted. He is an amazing player. No judgement and keep moving forward. Forget the pass criticism and play the game you love. It’s more than a game

  • @IntellectRFG
    @IntellectRFG Před rokem

    Brilliant interview. Thank you for this. Respect

  • @en.4392
    @en.4392 Před rokem +374

    First few minutes of listening to Ben he needed a real OG / mentor to guide and protect him through his NBA career

    • @Jayrokilla
      @Jayrokilla Před rokem +20

      He not even 30 yet though .. lets give him a chance to grow and progress first . What he does after this will determine who he really is

    • @RichnLost
      @RichnLost Před rokem +35

      Fax most of these teams need an OG. Not too many left

    • @GoBirds1
      @GoBirds1 Před rokem +1

      OG wouldn't have done anything. Kobe spoke on his skills and he never listened.

    • @jerrycheung5578
      @jerrycheung5578 Před rokem

      He had jimmy buckets

    • @J.J.Redick
      @J.J.Redick Před rokem +3

      he’s too stubborn for one

  • @jonathanlee5818
    @jonathanlee5818 Před rokem +54

    Glad to see this guy is in good spirits. I was neither a Sixer's fan nor a Simmons fan but I've never been an advocate for straight up hating on a professional athlete. He's had to put up with a lot and I hope he comes back stronger next season.

  • @HHHXXXXDX
    @HHHXXXXDX Před rokem +1

    Thanks JJ and Ben,
    as an aussie myself i can defend Ben when he said all i want to do it is win, i dont care about my stats, growing up from a young age in Australia, your family/coaches/ mentors of what ever sport you play will always say "winning is the most important part of the game" and his play styles says that out aloud
    love ya ben and have always backed ya, go easy on the magic big dawg

  • @LidsDJ
    @LidsDJ Před rokem +49

    As an Aussie, this was awesome to watch. Great to hear Ben speak about this so candidly and get a better understanding about his situation. Will do a lot of good for his public perception I think. Hope he commits and plays for the Boomers at the next Olympics 🙏

    • @jaimenon
      @jaimenon Před rokem +4

      mate, if he plays for the boomers we are seriously on! Team is looking awesome!

    • @lumpyrex007
      @lumpyrex007 Před rokem +2

      @@jaimenon
      if you need a 3rd string centre, then ben is your man.

  • @walangxyxy1005
    @walangxyxy1005 Před rokem +358

    The whole ESPN analyst should take note on how to ask questions and run the show like JJ doing so far.

    • @almac9203
      @almac9203 Před rokem +27

      It is easier for JJ to put players at ease because he was a recent player and he is their colleague and friend. Some of the journalists have never played the game and others that have are of a different generation and too far removed from actually playing. Draymond is also quite good at putting players at ease.

    • @collinseffah9247
      @collinseffah9247 Před rokem +11

      they wont... they are doing what their bossess tell them to do....

    • @robdoms45123
      @robdoms45123 Před rokem

      ESPN is all about reaching out to the mass who are only interested in drama.

    • @Rerpesentz
      @Rerpesentz Před rokem +2

      They would of filleted him live on TV big props to JJ

    • @yarleydavis7065
      @yarleydavis7065 Před rokem +12

      No they should not because a star player needs to be held accountable, this was two friends talking

  • @krammis76
    @krammis76 Před rokem +25

    Great interview and it's exactly what i wanted to hear from Simmons. Hopefully this year he will get back on track and be the best version of himself that he can be.

  • @TuffPlayz
    @TuffPlayz Před rokem +2

    Excellent interview. I'm excited to see him play this year

  • @TerrellHarris
    @TerrellHarris Před rokem +1

    Awesome interview!!!! I respect Ben even more.

  • @sheldonm
    @sheldonm Před rokem +51

    It's great to see Ben is in good spirits. I like this side of Ben

  • @JS9889.
    @JS9889. Před rokem +93

    Been waiting 18 months for this, good to hear Ben is in a better place.

  • @gotsport
    @gotsport Před rokem +22

    This interview hasn't aged well for Ben.

    • @irlshinigami4390
      @irlshinigami4390 Před 9 měsíci

      Literally none of them do for him. No positive piece of media related to him does

  • @heissteven3870
    @heissteven3870 Před rokem

    Much appreciation to You Three Gents, and everyone involved for this. That was clarity in perfection.

    • @gevorkgk
      @gevorkgk Před rokem

      Trash interview. JJ is soft af

  • @balltalkdeep
    @balltalkdeep Před rokem +89

    hearing Ben touch on everything has clarified so much and he seems to be in a good place right now, I'm rooting for you man!

    • @Litty2Shoes
      @Litty2Shoes Před rokem +2

      It’s nice to see a fellow Simmons supporter. I thought I was the only person who didn’t drop death threats and horrible comments about the dude over basketball lol

    • @callidawkins85
      @callidawkins85 Před rokem

      Ben gonna be the difference maker

    • @andresbravo9717
      @andresbravo9717 Před rokem

      @@Litty2Shoes so you think Ben doing better or nah?

  • @cannonbutts3991
    @cannonbutts3991 Před rokem +320

    Being someone who lost myself mentally I stick beside him cuz I understand these players have actual lives so I always believed him and supported him. Money does not fix your happiness

    • @aLeXx1314
      @aLeXx1314 Před rokem +21

      Enough with them man child millionaires and their problems, normal people slave away to make ends meat, this dude got paid millions to play basketball and even sued the 6ers for extra money which he didn't even earn. Fck his "mental issues" this is unacceptable.

    • @rhystillo
      @rhystillo Před rokem +63

      @@aLeXx1314 you ain't ever going to understand and I hope you never have to experience this kind of thing.
      Sincerely,
      A compassionate human

    • @JDub3799
      @JDub3799 Před rokem +39

      @@aLeXx1314 he’s a human. Broke people and rich people can have mental health problems. Only people with no money think money solves everything

    • @ActionJacksonForever
      @ActionJacksonForever Před rokem +10

      You’re exactly what’s wrong with Simmons and why he acts the way he acts. STOP CODDLING MILLIONARES!!

    • @prod.byenergya
      @prod.byenergya Před rokem +16

      @@ActionJacksonForever Lol. Must be a bot

  • @Mazimo
    @Mazimo Před rokem +6

    What a great interview. JJ is going to be doing this for a long time and I am here for it. I'm definitely guilty of being down on Ben. I love his game and loved watching him play. I'm rooting for him to get back to ballin out. GL Ben

  • @mohammadsallaj3518
    @mohammadsallaj3518 Před rokem

    Great interview excited to see what Ben does this year cant wait!

  • @Taigirr
    @Taigirr Před rokem +51

    so glad to see Simmons grow from his past struggles. Hope he's able to get to his best

    • @EJH-jn6mo
      @EJH-jn6mo Před rokem +1

      Talk is cheap. And if you have followed Ben you’d realize he’s done a LOT of talking over the years.

    • @AK-74K
      @AK-74K Před rokem

      To me it looks like he hasn't grown at all. It's good that he is at least talking about this stuff, but he is still expecting everyone around him to coddle him

  • @ritchiewlc
    @ritchiewlc Před rokem +71

    thank you JJ for giving this safe space for him to share his own truth. as a fan of basketball, it's beautiful to see how much ben has grown from all the things he's been through. i really hope we can all give him a second chance, to embrace who he really is a player, and shine in his own way to help his team win

    • @JimmyDShea
      @JimmyDShea Před rokem

      🙌🏼

    • @ghostaccountlmao
      @ghostaccountlmao Před rokem +4

      A safe space for him to share his own truth. Wow. Unreal.

    • @yaboitone1126
      @yaboitone1126 Před rokem +2

      @@ghostaccountlmao This thread is FULL of these guys, man lol. It's INSANE.
      Not to mention the FACT that they are all oblivious. It's pretty obvious JJ is finessing the heck out of him for the sake of content. AKA, the questions he EVENTUALLY gets to after working the guy over and warming him up for an hr first lol.

    • @yaboitone1126
      @yaboitone1126 Před rokem

      In other words, "more flies with honey." No way you get Ben to "open up" and HONESTLY answer these questions, if you don't do it this way.
      BRILLIANT approach on JJ's part, as far as getting the desired result.

  • @Uncle_Blicky
    @Uncle_Blicky Před rokem

    Fire interview! JJ youre the best at this bro

  • @Seuss2333
    @Seuss2333 Před rokem +20

    I've never seen Ben so happy before love to see it after all the drama

  • @oberry5226
    @oberry5226 Před rokem +113

    Interview starts at 5:22. Thanks for this content JJ I’ve been dying to hear his side of the story

  • @katemanhao9886
    @katemanhao9886 Před rokem +3

    Kevin’s wide open…NOPE! 🤣🤣🤣
    Quote of the podcast!! Loved every second of it. Bens going to ball out this season 🙌🏼

  • @bensillyfools7274
    @bensillyfools7274 Před rokem +35

    First time I’ve heard him speak extensively about everything… Seems like a nice guy and I wish him the best!

    • @jacobbellingham1839
      @jacobbellingham1839 Před rokem

      He’s not

    • @vanvlietr1990
      @vanvlietr1990 Před rokem +10

      @@jacobbellingham1839 why so salty Jacob 🤣

    • @brodiestephens419
      @brodiestephens419 Před rokem +2

      @@jacobbellingham1839 I was lucky enough to chat with Simmons when LSU toured Australia before the start of Ben's lone season playing college ball. I interviewed Simmons and he was a really nice, genuine, down-to-earth dude.
      He's often miscast as being aloof or arrogant.... but really, he's just extremely shy and very introverted. People expect a certain personality type from elite athletes like Simmons. He's wealthy, talented, famous, and good-looking.... so everyone expects guys like him and Kawhi Leonard to be really outgoing and confident because they seemingly "have it all".
      Both him and Kawhi are very quiet and introverted.... and because they don't fit the mould of what we expect a superstar athlete "should be", they come across as being robotic or cold. Simmons (like Kawhi) is just a quiet, reserved guy that would rather do just about anything than give an interview. The two of them are just shy, borderline nerdy dudes that happen to be trapped in the body of a tall, chiselled, elite athlete multi-millionaire. 😅😅

    • @BCSimonYT
      @BCSimonYT Před rokem +1

      would you pay him 63,000,000$ for smiling?

    • @BCSimonYT
      @BCSimonYT Před rokem

      @@brodiestephens419 clearly he is arrogant and entitled. He made 63,000,000 to sit on his arse and pout.

  • @FOFF802
    @FOFF802 Před rokem +9

    Awesome seeing Ben speak freely on a trusted platform. Great interview 👍🏾

  • @kevindoucet3
    @kevindoucet3 Před rokem +46

    I'm happy for him. I wish him the best with Brooklyn. He deserve it!

  • @Chefboryardboi
    @Chefboryardboi Před rokem

    Yo😮 Great interview also very deep🤦‍♂️ Mannnn! This was a dam good interview to anyone who is reading this👏 Diehard #dubnation guy but Ben definitely made me worried about Nets this this season after watching this interview. Was worried about the Mavs a little bit but definitely more concerned about playing Brooklyn in the finals😅 Can’t wait for this season to start cause this might be the greatest season of basketball we’ve seen in a long time🏀

  • @dubcity2345
    @dubcity2345 Před rokem +13

    Great content. I’ve never seen Ben this open & comfortable. I think he will have a breakout season if healthy. I expect the Nets to make some real noise this year.

  • @Burbo2x
    @Burbo2x Před rokem +19

    I’m 9mins in and I love the energy y’all got me smiling like I know the feels and relationship y’all got 😂

  • @javianjohnson8746
    @javianjohnson8746 Před rokem +24

    Man I can already see Stephen A and all of ESPN talking about this interview on First Take, SportsCenter, NBA Today, all of them. Great interview here JJ, this is major

    • @kingmelo5845
      @kingmelo5845 Před rokem +1

      Need to hear why he wanted out of philly

    • @lumpyrex007
      @lumpyrex007 Před rokem

      This ain't major.
      This was an over the pants job

    • @MrUrkel0730
      @MrUrkel0730 Před rokem

      They already started lol

  • @robvernon4830
    @robvernon4830 Před rokem +1

    I have a new found respect for Ben after this interview. You can tell he was talking from the heart. I don’t agree with his hold out, but I understand why he thought this was his best way forward. Best of luck for this season

  • @bruske612
    @bruske612 Před rokem +2

    More of this please. Our society needs it.

    • @gevorkgk
      @gevorkgk Před rokem

      This was a trash interview. Wtf are u talking about?

  • @kittenkiller06
    @kittenkiller06 Před rokem +21

    Rooting for this dude. So excited for his contributions to Nets Basketball!

  • @drewcaraballo6883
    @drewcaraballo6883 Před rokem +5

    This is one of my favorite no nonsense basketball channels. Pure basketball talk

  • @nicola-5551
    @nicola-5551 Před rokem

    I love you giving Ben the platform to tell his story. I'm not a Nets fan in any way but now I'm a Ben Simmons fan. I want to see him kill it this season.

  • @emilianoramirez5398
    @emilianoramirez5398 Před rokem

    Thank you JJ for providing Ben a platform to express his thoughts freely.

  • @tayinap4269
    @tayinap4269 Před rokem +74

    That was a great interview. I'm glad Ben got to explain himself. JJ is really good at this. Shout out to the other interviewer as well.

    • @haroldhampton4640
      @haroldhampton4640 Před rokem +3

      Yeah man JJ is so incredibly amazing asking questions to someone. So crazy.

    • @ryu-ken
      @ryu-ken Před rokem +1

      He had months to think about it so he better have an answer