Ben Simmons Explains Why Things Fell Apart In Philly
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- čas přidán 21. 09. 2022
- In this clip, Ben talks about his final months with Doc Rivers, Joel Embiid and The Philadelphia 76ers, his mental health struggles and why he ultimately decided to hold out.
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JJ: Let's talk about the Hawks series
(Co-Host starts refilling Ben's wine glass) 😂
😂😂😂 nah you catching that too far bro
That's pretty funny, I didn't catch that at first.
lol, you Hawkeye
LMFAO this needs waaay more likes!😂😂
LMAO
JJ always being a standup guy and having the relationships to even get Ben Simmons to interview with him on a topic ESPN would sacrifice babies for
To be fair, they were teammates for 2 years
They would rip open hearts Aztec style to land this.
@@DaGoook LOOOL this comment though.
Funniest comment idc who else has more likes😂😂
Yet he throwing softballs cause he player bias
I’m actually glad Ben had the chance to get his side out to the world. Salute JJ💯
You mean lies?
I guess at the time people still weren't sure how much ben simmons fault was all this, they do now.
“ I don’t give a f*ck about the money”….🧢🧢🧢 he literally tried to get that money back😂
That's money he earned though. He was obviously physically injured on top of his mental issues, seeing as how he needed surgery later. Injured players still get paid
Are you above shenanigans for 20 mil I’m not
It's not about the money, it's the principal. Why should he let the billionaire owners take his money?
@@bendover3653 So you should get paid for a job that you didn't do??
@@bendover3653 they aren’t taking money he literally did not work lol
I'm super confused on how to feel with Ben tbh. On one hand the mental side of things it's super tough, it's understandable if he had to take a step away from it all to recalibrate, but on the other hand, dude didn't really bask himself in a glowing light with the missing practices, missing an entire season with unclear physical problems, all the stuff. Barkley said it perfectly also when he said that he gets paid millions to just be on the court (which he hasn't done a lot recently) and to improve as a basketball player (which he has barely done). Embiid got booed, Harden got booed, but they still took in on the chin, Ben ducked and swayed away.
Yea harden gotta take it on the chin bc he’s ran from 2 others franchises now and wouldn’t look great if he did it again
The thing with Simmons I feel for him was he did a lot and at the very end all that was suddenly forgotten like it never mattered.
Ben Simmons will play great with KD and Kyrie and everyone will forgive em
Man you need to understand how sever mental health is my dude. We don’t know what’s going on his head constantly every day. We speak from our perspective because it’s what we understand. We don’t even play basketball!!!!! We don’t belong in that world nor do we know how it really works!!! Just how Ben doesn’t know you we don’t know BEN!!! Next time bro think about all the downbad moments you’ve had, and then think if u wanna tell another downbad man what to do or what you think is right!. You wouldn’t dare speak those words in person, you would ask for a pic and be starstruck. Have a good day!
If doc wouldn't of thrown him under the bus..... He would've been cool.... That was low
I remember dealing with this mental stuff when I played baseball in high school. I had some pretty horrible coaches and I wasn't playing very much. I actually began hoping that I wouldn't be put into play because I never felt comfortable. I had coaches that would yell and scream if you made a mistake. I was a good player too, but gradually got less and less playing time after an injury. I quit playing ball for a couple years, worked out, gained 20-30 pounds. Started playing again at age 19, but many of the same guys (and their dads) were still around. Never felt comfortable around that same group.
I’m sorry you had to experience that dude. You’re not alone. My father played college hoops and everyone at school wanted me to be just like him. I never wanted to be. My soph/Junior yr varsity coach was just like your coach, except I never quit and he ended up getting fired. Both of our former coaches are not leaders. Remember that
U soft as hell jus like Ben every coach yell and scream
yo same.. in high school i quit playing ball for a few years and then developed an unhealthy relationship with food to cope with my mental health issues. i gained like 40 pounds in one year and literally didn’t touch a basketball again until i started college. started working out, lost all the weight, got in really good shape, and finally started hooping again. i still struggle with mental health issues today, but it’s manageable, so i can understand where ben is coming from. on days when i’m not really myself, it really affects how i play. i’m usually a pretty good shooter, but everything will be bricks because i can’t get out of my head. and then i’ll also be too passive and not attack the basket because i’m too worried i’ll turn it over or force a bad shot
You can always play It for fun remember that my guy. Don’t let any one still your joy for the game.
People don't really realise how important the mental side of things are and as someone who went through something similar i feel for u bruv hope ur doing well now
That pause when JJ asked him why he came back for two days after saying it wasn't about the money is a dead giveaway.
“Doing the right thing” lmao more like doing the bare minimum
He has to live... he's worth what he's worth
@c.h.5510. He can live the rest of his life without working on a fraction of what he has already made. He's literally NOT worth what he's still being paid, because he doesn't even play.
If you’ve truly fought with depression, anxiety, or any mental disorder you should be able to feel for Ben because you can tell from the way he acted to how he spoke and little things, it’s someone still recovering from it.
Just because he deals with an issue, doesn't mean he can kidnap the entire franchise.
With most anxieties, I'm sure his therapist told him, it's not a fight, or battle .. it's a moment in time, that will absolutely "pass"...
Shouts to people suffering💯
You don't conquer these mental struggles by running away from responsibility, acting entitled, and feeling sorry for yourself.
Any therapist will tell you this, and he has a budget that should afford the best mental support money can buy.
There's nothing wrong with having mental problems but his whole job was out on hold for him to work through it and get back to what he needed to do. That's a luxury that millions upon millions of people would never have, and it feels like he used it as an excuse to get traded so he didn't have to face his problems head on.
@@c.h.5510 a therapist will also tell you that going back to the same harmful environment that caused you to have a mental break will on exasperate your issues and cause regression. Neither side is perfect.
@@c.h.5510 hopefully one day things get so bad for you that you'll want to see the afterlife sooner rather than later
When it comes to business and millions nobody got time for anxiety....
I like the fact that we get those interviews about players. It helps us connect to players. We need that perspective! Thank you JJ!
I don’t care about the money. “Files grievance”
Wouldn’t you do the same??
@@winnerwinnerchickendinner901 hell no I have way too much self respect to file a grievance when I know I did nothing to deserve it
@@davidliu2647 or at the very least don't try to spin a narrative that you don't care about money while you're doing it
@@winnerwinnerchickendinner901 nope. some of us have morals and integrity. try again.
@@winnerwinnerchickendinner901 Ummmm dude talk about missing the entire freaking point🤦🏽♂️. Yeah clown I would do the same thing BUT I wouldn’t be giving an interview where I lie and say it wasn’t about the money when clearly anyone who’s followed dude since High School knows how much he’s motivated by money.
“my biggest priority was getting on the court”….. 2 years laterrrr still ain’t suit up ☹️
Yeah… he definitely wasn’t talking about basketball court. He was after the $£¥€€$$€¥¥£££&
Yeah… he definitely wasn’t talking about basketball court. He was after the $$$
he's fake af damn
trust the process lol
But he said he’s not about the money. Lol
"I didn't improve my game" wow,yeah man I agree with ya Ben😎🍻🍺
He didn’t have an issue asking for millions of dollars back
Facts … this team supported him for years, built the team around him Jo had to Turn into a 3pt shooter 🤣 this guy is delusional
Tbf I would too if I could
Why would he?
I’d try to get my money back too if my character was being smeared publicly for so long the way the sixers did for months
Correct it's the money owed to him
Props to JJ to bring us sports fans this exclusive.
My little sister could’ve gave a better interview.
@@endangeredspecies8441 😂😂
“The turning point was when we had an open shot and we made 1 free throw and missed the other and they came down and scored and didn’t get a good possession and then trae came down and scored and we got the ball back and I turned the ball over. I thought that was the turning point.”- Joel Embiid
But yeah he “threw him under the bus” lmfao
this comment needs more likes. embiid held himself responsible too but no one wants to talk abt it.
@@vanescenze304 u can hold urself responsible and also drag others down the two are not mutually exclusive lol
2 things can be true
Facts but Ben still felt shaded bc if he put the whole blame on himself he wouldn’t have worded it that way.
@@angellettie stop it lmao, look at your choice of words. they didnt drag him down, they held him accountable. he had a huge responsibility but he didn't deliver. if you look at the bigger picture, the coaching was bad, but ben barely produced on offense the entire series.
My take on whole situation is this: Ben Simmons and Embiid never get along. They were friends but not true friends. More like Kobe and Shaq (Shaq left Lakers as a result).
When Doc Rivers came in, Embiid became the focal point of Sixers' offense. Under Brett Brown, Ben had more comfortable role. Where him and Embiid were the main focus of the offense. Doc empowered Embiid more. That decision didnt sit well with Ben. Also, Daryl Morey made situation worse by entertain the idea of trading Ben Simmons for James Harden while he was still with Rockets. As JJ and Ben described, everything fell a part in Hawks series.
So Ben, a grown 25 yr old man, has to be cuddled to be comfortable? Smh soft lightskin
@@redman6790 definitely bsd take by you it was happening with kobe and shaq u saying they soft too
Given Ben's tendency to shy away from pressure, making Joel the focal point should've been a good thing for him.
Kobe and shaq weren’t friends either even Kobe confirmed that
@@redman6790 so joel embiid a 28 year old grown man has not been coddled the entire time? U kidding me bro joel is the golden child. And all this comment is saying is Brett brown ran a system that tried to focus on both joel embiid and Ben he was empowered to play his game . Doc came in n made the system revolve around joel. N that's a fact that's why there was a dip in shot attempts for ben just like when James came he even shot less then in Brooklyn because the system is a slower pace and goes through joel along with having other pieces who need to get Goin. Ben shot attempts fell by 5 from Brett to Doc. Doc empowered his playmaker and defense he thought that would win them a chip. Also dude is right cuz from being dangled for harden the first time , everyone blaming turning they backs on him after the hawks series , to ultimately Morey again holding out for harden ultimately proves when the front office n coaching staff changed it was clear he was not apart of the future but ultimately they wanted it to go this way so they could spin it all on him
How did Embiid throw him under the bus when Embiid literally blamed himself and the whole team in the same speech.
Facts. Of course JJ is gonna ride the media narrative, he’s one of those sheep now.
They never mentioned that part when they criticize Joel
He's trying to appeal to Ben's reality 😂
@@officialthomasjames he is one of the media sheep. He's all for himself and his bottom line
@@officialthomasjames I love jj, as a fan of his when he played on the sixers and with his podcast it's definitely dope but I've noticed that too he's way too player friendly . Also he was literally in Philly during the Ben Simmons era, he should know that a lot of the fans actually were really patient with him until he passed up the dunk
Been waiting on this one 🔥😭
Well in there defense they worked so hard to get there and wanted to win and they just felt like he is capable and has the ability to be a star and he ran from it. Missing a shot anyone can do but to just run from it made them like man we worked for this
Sounds like you’re projecting your own feelings
@@XxPoizinivyxX tf
@@XxPoizinivyxX sounds like Ben's down ur throat
He's explained CLEARLY in the press conference why he didn't shoot it ....That has been blown so far out of proportion that casuals think it was the last shot of the game or something 🤣🤦
There was still 3 minutes left in the game and we were still winning after the play.
But Simmons haters have never been fair nor rational thinker's.... Because they only value players who score 20-30 ppg and shoot ten 3's a game.
He never "ran from the ball" he averaged 10 ppg as opposed to 14 ppg....
But he negated that by averaging 9 apg instead of 6 apg in the regular season.
True as well. But I guarantee that stupid decision to pass out of his wide-open dunk was also entirely mental for Ben. Same reason he doesn't shoot threes in games, and when he does, he often completely whiffs them. It's mental. The moments where it matters most, and he suddenly loses all mental toughness and bails.
"Threw him under the bus" Jj bro Joel put blame on everyone. Yes Ben took way too much blame, but he himself lost that series by having a terrible series and by passing when he had an open dunk because he was scared to shoot FTs
There was also that he avoided taking shots as much as possible in the 4th quarter even before this. That pass was just a microcosm of how he played the whole series.
@@bigbearkat2010 yuppp, there was that stat sheet on twitter where he barely shot in the 4th quarter the entire series. lack of production...
ur a philly fan bro ur always gonna be biased but the truth is ur own organization was the deciding factor in ben not wanting to be there😂
@@bigbearkat2010 people seem to have revisionist history when it comes to Philly sports
@@angellettie and why did the organization get fed up with Ben?
“It’s not about the money, it’s about peace of mind.” Didnt this dude sue or do something after he got traded to get the money the 76ers rightfully withheld?
....because it was wrongfully taken from him. Once he was in the mental space to be able to address it, he addressed it. Why don't you people have grace? Yall stay pocket watching and critiquing everyone else's business though.
@@julianh.5372 how was it wrongfully taken from him tho? also the sixers team doctors tried to help and he refused. it was a lot of stories given by his camp abt why couldnt play. no one pocket watching bruh, he ruined his own credibility. grow up.
@@vanescenze304 Smh. My friend, please practice grace.
@@julianh.5372 if you don’t show up to work, they won’t pay you. I appreciate you giving grace but you also have to be realistic about the situation. No business will pay someone for literally not showing up to work. Especially not when it’s 20+ million dollars. Again, I appreciate you giving grace but be realistic about the situation.
I like how JJ's producer starts pouring the alcohol as soon as JJ mentions the hawks series! lmao
Great interview! 👊🏽
JJ keep doing your thing and keeping it real.
I’m glad he did this interview. Shows some character, cant hide from the world forever
He’s a narcissistic psychopath (I mean that literally) his explanations are meaningless. He’s actually a vulnerable narcissist.
@@vvggg12 You should really stop spreading misinformation.
Unless you know Ben personally or his psychologist, then I suggest you refrain from making any sort of diagnosis.
@@vlogsbyalejandro Thanks for your advice but I reject it
@@vlogsbyalejandro Also, I’m not a therapist so I can state whatever opinion I want
@@vvggg12 You're correct. This is the internet after all.
Body language speaks for itself😂😂😂😂😭😭
Can even make eye contact for longer than one second. No confidence.
Theres nothing harder then mental battles. You cant do anything if your mind isn't right, especially when your own team and the entire NBA world is on top of you. Both sides of this situation were in the wrong, he definitely could have handled it better but so could have Philly. Move on and I hope he comes back this year stronger than ever with Kyrie and easy money.
I get mental health battles believe me I’ve had my fair share of them but him filing a grievance was just downright pathetic especially when he knew how important he was to the roster. If he wants to sit out and focus on himself that’s fine, but still cashing ur check?
@@davidliu2647 he said it wasnt about the money.....BUT it was and he wanted to get paid for doing nothing! He is just soft!
@@davidliu2647 Like I said he was also in the wrong and could have handled the situation much better. Also, hope you're doing well
@@powerlocks he still gotta put food onna table
@@davidliu2647 so judging by your logic, you don’t want to get paid for sick hours?
Thank you for this
I've missed you Ben and can't wait to see you play. Love from the Gold Coast ♥️🇦🇺
Man please they had his back dealing with his BS and lack of wanting to get better for years … the one time they actually got pissed at him he did this … get outta here
Sounds like you have a crush on him
@@brucejenner3318 pause on the pork Jen
It don’t matter unless you have someone back when it counts. You will see exactly who your homies are when adversity comes. Doc and Joel fake as hell. And they got what they deserved a washed James Harden that’s more of a chock in the playoffs than Ben😝😝
@@CrookedJoeBiden did he have Jo back by getting better and working on his weakness for years … or just remain the same
You got harden now xdddd
Full disclosure, I am a Sixers fan. JJ is Simmons’ friend so I don’t think he asked him the tough questions (probably why Ben agreed to the interview). Simmons leaves out that he used every excuse in the book before mental health to not play. Anyone remember he said it was back issues and then after that didn’t work, he said it was mental health? Also, he said the money was not important to him. Simmons has always been about the money, it’s all he has cared about. If he didn’t care about the money, why did he go to arbitration to get money back for games he refused to play for the Sixers? He didn’t do his job and still received settlement money from the Sixers. No one can know for sure but there’s a reason why most people felt he lied about mental health. There’s a reason why he hasn’t improved as a basketball player offensively in 5 years. It sounds to me that Ben still has the same mindset and he hasn’t changed. I don’t wish anything negative on the man but I do not think he is being completely genuine in this interview.
I hear you but what you’re saying is the Sixers narrative.If I am correct didn’t the Nets finally figured out that he had a hernia and needed surgery after all the drama?
I believe he’s being genuine but not fully honest. Basically, PR mode. That Doc Rivers practice story does sound like Doc. He and Ben seemed like the worst possible fit. I doubt the situation blows up with a different coach.
You have a fair point, but it's often hard to come out right away and say "I have depression" People are often ashamed to admit to mental health issues and will use every other possible excuse.
Not saying that's how it was for him, just that it's a possibility.
He did have back issues are you forgetting he had surgery
I think that if my employer is publicly smearing my image and messing with me by fining me over anything, I’d do anything to get something back in return. You can’t just expect somebody to take all this negativity and be the bigger person when the franchise is just as wrong.
“I don’t give af about the money… LETS SUIT THOUGH!” 😂😂😂😂 This dude is full of it.
Dope interview!
He’s still arrogant and playing the victim. Completely denying accountability.
100% 76ers fans see this guy isn’t invested in winning and basketball.
@@redman6790 Is the 76ers winning now
@@Arruu23 Are you mentally challenged?
Facts
@@Arruu23 more than the nets and ben lmao
Jerry West sent JJ on vacation, lol. Glad you are back with the content though...good get in Simmons.
Peace is everything in life.
Props to JJ for being a standup guy!
The fact that JJ is not holding him accountable for any of his actions is sad and ruins the tone of this interview
That’s the reality of old media vs new media. This interview would not happen if it was harsh interrogations
@@redman6790 facts
his job is to get information & conduct an interview, not to pressure him & tell him why he was wrong
@@redman6790 I’m not saying interrogate him but don’t let him sit there and blatantly lie on multiple occasions
Ben probably wouldn't have come on if he though JJ wasn't going to coddle his ego lol. Must have had some kind of agreement ahead of this interview.
Good job guys for giving a true chance to open up. and good luck Ben back on the floor and with your life.
He didn't say anything though, they just let him get away with a bunch of vague answers
@@hueyfreeman5509 facts
This helped me understand this situation more
JJ wit another THREEEE 🔥🔥🔥, been waiting on Ben Simmons response for a decade
Happy to hear Ben is doing well. Unfortunate situation all around. That said, the excuse for the cell phone was 🧢
Bro started pouring more wine for Ben when JJ brought up the hawks series
*At **51:50** or so* when JJ brought up that dude calling Ben Simmons Russell Westbrook at the candy store 😂😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣
I think the "him not shooting the f-ing ball and then deciding to not do his job" part is where things went bad for Ben Simmons.
Then proceeding to simply not play basketball. Lmao
They still running with the narrative that they threw him under the bus lol. Also he came back to practice because he wanted to get paid not that he was trying to do the right damn thing. I knew when they had him on he was going to say a bunch of BS and play victim lol.
💯
This whole interview was Ben playing the victim. This dude hasn’t learned a damn thing.
I hope you don't have to face depression one day
@@officialthomasjames When I saw that they were going to have him on I knew that’s how it was going to go.
Why you gonna speak on him like you know his thoughts
“Getting on the floor was my priority”
He sounds like he believes his own lies. His priority was getting his money for the year in any way possible OTHER than getting on the court.
How do you know this?
@@Jay-cj8nf wasnt he having financial disagreements with the team while publicly claiming that wasnt the issue?? lets be fr here.
@@Jay-cj8nf Because he’s not as gullible as you🤷🏽♂️
@@chrisbrown8748 think you’re the gullible one. I never said I believe him did I? I asked a question, looking for facts. But you convinced yourself you knew what I was thinking or why I asked. Maybe gullible the wrong word for you… you’re just stupid.
@@vanescenze304 I don’t know that’s why I asked
This is so good
The coddling was expected but damn it’s disappointing. JJ after every tough question had to let it be known he is on Bens side. Ridiculous 😂
JJ Redick is a former teammate of his and player. What you want him to scream at him after every answer? It's a conversation
That’s how he got the interview no one else could get.
That's how you get people to open up more. When they feel you are on their side. He is a pro interviewer
He goal is not to be his buddy or confront him. The goal is help him feel comfortable to talk honestly.
It’s not a confrontation. It’s a place where you can tell your side. He supposed to call him a liar? With no proof? Foh
I love JJ but , ben deserve to be criticized for that hawks performance. What isn't being mentioned is that a lot of fans were actually still supporting him until the passed up dunk attempt. Also Joel criticize his own performance as well, so I'm not sure that classifies as being thrown under the bus.
Practice grace please. Truly.
@@julianh.5372 practice accountability please. truly.
Exactly. JJ let him get away with so many vague answers and didn't hold him accountable all for the sake of him being comfortable. Just a wasted interview
He held Trae Young to 39% FG
@@vanescenze304 What do I have to be accountable for here? You're deflecting. EVERYONE deserves grace. We all mess up, have flaws, and fall short. Nobody is perfect.
JJ, I said when the Hawks series was lost that Doc and Joel did something, I never seen a player and especially a coach do. They allowed the media to bait them and they went public against Ben. I was really pissed that they didn't protect Ben.
this isn't a daycare. Literally people like Kobe or Jordan get lauded for their abrasive ways. All this signals to me is that Ben is indeed soft if that pissed you off, I wouldn't listen to a lot of NBA player interviews. Embiid's comments were hardly the damning thing you are making it out to be.
@@abaoaqu1333 I'm old enough to remember when George McGinnis panicked in the finals, when Isiah Thomas panicked in the finals, when JR Smith panicked in the finals. The one thing they all had in common was their teammates and their organizations did not let the media bait them into disparaging comments about their teammate and players. At all cost you protect your teammate and your player. Obviously your the kinda of person that would betray the people you work with,as soon as a mistake is made. It's not about any one person. It's about showing loyalty. Obviously,that a principle you don't have the fortitude or heart to live by
@@jomoguera2824 also where is the loyalty that Ben showed to them. The man has been asked for years to do certain things for the team. I'm not sure if you are Ben's dad or not but it's ridiculous that Ben can be completely absolved of everything like he did all the things you are suggesting for his teammates and they simply turned their back on him. The problem with your revisionist history about all these other players is that they bought into what the TEAM did hence got the kind of support that you would expect. Ben always did Ben, damn the team, now your mad that the franchise and players that have complete acquiesced to him stopped doing that.
@@abaoaqu1333 Well your are perhaps one of those,if was a NBA team owner would not take on the over 100 million dollars on his contract. Feel relieved you don't own a team🤭🤭🤭
@@abaoaqu1333 absolved from what goofy? He can still be held accountable by the team. It doesn't need to be had or made worse publicly so you can sit at home and feel good about yourself.
Great interview
I love to see players use their voice. Best of Ben
Man ….I hear you but ..just like most people lack of self accountability is running rampart in this interview
I don't care of his physical age- he's still psychologically 15 years old
You watched the whole thing?
say what you want but its good to finally hear him talking about this
I can't stand this dude. I'm mad I just listened to his BS
Man is the whiniest and softest player in NBA history.
Yeah it’s good to finally confirm that he is who we all think he is - an entitled, irresponsible human being
@@kuzster9610 I didn’t get those vibes but you are entitled to feel that way
Facts.
The best episode so far
Ben needed to be heard glad jj did this interview
Everyone handles things differently and it doesn't help with the media dragging you down more. Praying for you Ben, protect your mental because with or without basketball your a human being!!👍🙏💕
I’m frustrated with Ben being on the pod and still allowed to basically just deflect and take no real ownership.
Facts
He did say he didn't handle things the right way and neither did the team.
I mean what more do you want the man to do he’s already taken accountability and said he did wrong idk what more you want the man to do
@@wickedclown0186 What accountability did he take when he said he wouldn't do anything different because he's where he is today?
@@hueyfreeman5509 he meant he wouldn’t change anything about his life because it made him grow. use your brain… mistakes make people mature and learn, just like in your life as well
Stay strong .it's you. Who you are... Never wear of another. Meaning don't be as others want you to be💯💯
I’m glad to be a duke fannnnn!!! JJ the best and Ben chose the best person to do an interview with salute all y’all
Props to JJ. He's the best NBA interview out there.
No
sounds like he has some accountability issues, pointing fingers. yeah he briefly mentioned he could have handled it better but didn’t elaborate. this would have come off better if he could explain himself and how aware he really was of himself and his actions
Great interview Jj
Good work JJ!
I was hard on Ben at first. But at the end of the day we’re all human beings dealing with a lot in tough world. Especially being a young man I can understand some of the mental struggles he faces
“I don’t care about the money” …. Said person then sues for money even though he didn’t play 🤨
....because it was wrongfully taken from him. Once he was in the mental space to be able to address it, he addressed it. Why don't you people have grace?
How was it wrongfully taken when he refused to show up for work
@@julianh.5372 Hahaha God your weak minded lol! It’s easy to tell who’s only lived in the 1st world and those who have never served in the Marine Corps or Army😂😂😂.
@@chrisbrown8748 You don't have to go be a pawn in the military to be tough bud.
@@julianh.5372 because they're miserable, and they think everyone else should be. you can tell the unhappy people so easy
JJ Redrick was one my favorite player 💯
Hoping for the best for Ben. He seems like a great dude
All people inside the Sixers front office confirmed that he never mentioned anything about mental health to any of them before asking to be traded that summer. He only played the mental illness card after they kept fining him and he realized he wasn’t going to get what he wanted.
mental health still has a stigma around it and is difficult to admit you need help. hope you never have to go through it
Mental illness is the ultimate out of accountability because it’s something people cannot call you out on even if they think you are full of sh*t. So it’s a nice trick to keep in your back pocket.
Simmons-I dont care about the money
Sixers-We wont pay you unless you join camp
Simmons-*joins camp*
He can't just give up everything
Am with ya Ben S.....ball out this coming season don't worry about the 3...improve ya game that you have
Still one of my fav players of all time. Loved this
Of all time!?! You must have started watching b-ball last week.
I personally don't believe him, there was way to many shenanigans going on with Ben and 76ers about getting help from the organization then refusing it then accepting in because he's not getting paid... it was a mess, it may be heavy what i'm gonna say but i think he use mental health excuse as a cover up because he knows we can't criticize that in current times.
I agree, the mental health stuff didn’t come up until they started fining him.
Yet he's haters when it's convenient , has said he's had mental issues his whole career...and needed a sports psychologist....Then he admits that's true. ...and y'all say he's faking.
Haters gonna hate , no matter what the individual does...and that's the bottomline.
Well lucky your opinion does not mean shite because you are not Ben, you are not living his life nor are you in a position to even comment. Ben ís a fantastic guy, a superb athlete , so just let it go at that. He is a human being and a bloody good one at that .
@@ozgal6929 Amen , and he was treated like a piece of trash , all of the media and sixers organization treated him much worse than unprofessionally....They basically made a nationwide smear campaign about him.... Considering the organization could of stopped it by issuing a firm statement defending him from the start.
It's one of the most degrading and inaccurate witch hunts I've ever seen in sports...I've never seen another athlete of merely 24 years of age targeted so viciously and so harshly....He was getting death threats , and being blamed solely for the series loss....When CLEARLY it's a team game , and a TEAM failure all the way around...
It was a despicable act of cowardice by the organization , coach , media and his teammates.
Then the fans joined in to pile it on.
Because those haters he's had since the beginning of his career , were just waiting for the perfect opportunity and the perfect excuse to pile on ....Just because he wouldn't shoot 3's.
Shaq said it best: There's a difference between mental health and mental fortitude.
Can't agree with Ben yet. I need to see him play first. If he chickens out again, retire.
Respect and all the best to Ben. Hope he plays he best basketball moving forward. All the best to 76ers fans and players man. Life's short. Get to hooping and having fan again. From a Raptors fan by the way.
Thank you
Depression doesn't care how much money you make, if you're a movie star athlete. It's a real disease that has no mercy.
No mercy. But I dont think this is the case. He came out of that "depression" to know enough to sue the Sixers. That's not "depression"...that's revenge and aggression.
depression is no joke. But there's also being entitled. Ben was being entitled.
He doesn't get money for that. If that would be how it is, please give salary men those money too.
Yes, and that's why there are real professionals who look at people with depression. Ben Simmons did NOT want to get checked by those professionals because he's lying about his mental health thing. Think about it. It came out of nowhere when the fines were piling up. The organization actually offered to help him seek professional help for it. He declined.
@@dlxinfinite7098 Practice more grace friend. More.
Nahhh… it’s not your teammates responsibility to fly out to your house and pick you up. They all have lives and their personal mental well being to upkeep. You can’t demand others to keep you up, you gotta do that yourself.
I understand the movement to treat athletes more like people and not cash cows. But being a person means you have responsibilities to keep up with commitments you made. This circle jerking about how players can do no wrong is a joke. Ben abandoned his team, held them hostage & then demanded payment for what he abandoned.
100% agreed. ben doesnt seem to understand the idea of people being responsible for themselves. now we get to enjoy 1 hour of bs ramblings. if he doesnt improve next season....
But you don't know how these players treat each other during these kinds of times for their teammates. This is probably a normal thing that he sort of expected to happen. This isn't rocket science.
Yo jj this is probably gonna be your most viewed podcast
Love your mindset....yes. Money is material. Peace and happiness is the top of all💯💯💯💯🙏❤️
They "threw him under the bus" bc he never cared about improving. Ever. it's not the one mistake that pissed them off.
lol he had a yr to go over this answer 💀
Thanks jj 🔐
Everyone should take care of their mental health! It's really good to hear this from someone who's making tons of money but acknowledging that money can't buy happiness
so Ben wanted Yes men around him…. to tell him what he wants to hear but not the truth…? Ok
JJ wearin shades so he doesn’t get bullsh in his eye.
I’m rooting for Ben! He going to come back and win that MVP watch!
When I first heard Ben speak, I knew he was from Australia. Now I can't tell 😂.
This fluff piece is crazy
Im kinda shocked. JJ normally isnt this fluffy and sympathetic
Tough to call someone out when they're telling you how bad their mental health was. Whats he suppose to say....you're lying! 🤷🏻♂️
People would love you if you simply held yourself accountable and worked hard. Yet, here you are, playing the victim. You beg for respect, but no one respects people who quit on their team and blames his teammates.
JJ a clown too, Joel rolled himself and the entire team under the bus and they all deserved it. Ben was the only one who cried about it and blamed everyone else. When you look at Ben’s track record (LSU, Philly) it all makes perfect sense.
Dawg he literally said “I didn’t handle things the right way”
Hey Philly fan
Exactly, people criticize the fans and the organization for the Ben situation, but people conveniently never mention that we gave the man several years to try and fix his shot, they never mention how people were still defending him when others around the same time as some have shown improvements to their game ( b.i , Lonzo, Jaylen Brown)
@@Nick-sr4fe yeah, but he's also still trying to place blame on the team and fans. These are the same people that were still supporting him well after his rookie year, the same people that were so defending him. Here in philly, a lot of people still have faith in him until he passed up on that dunk. Then may be blaming himself a bit, but there's a lot that he's leaving out as to why fans and the team got fed up with him
@@jasonau427 he’s a POS. Biggest narcissist in NBA history. Dude runs from criticism like a vampire runs from the light, he comes out one time tells you everything you want to hear now magically he’s some saint? lol
Great interview - Ben Simmons seems like he trusted people too much with his mental state . He thought they were family and when things went wrong it was super easy for everyone else to blame him . lets not forget Doc was amazing at blowing 3-1 leads before that hawks series . lets not forget Joel gets injured every year. When that hoop seems smaller than a golf cup - dude just needed some support .
He's just using this "no support" bs as a crutch. People know in the NBA that its a job. What job in the world are coworkers supposed to come in like a supportive mother and help you through your worst? Dude needs some support from his family not his coworkers
1:37 I really want to know what he said right there that got cut off
I’m honestly so proud of Ben Simmons for opening up about this and acknowledging the fact that sometimes you gotta focus on your self and your mental health before everything else. Especially when there’s so many false narratives about you trying to pin you as a bad guy, I truly feel for Ben Simmons and I am happy he is in a much better state than he was prior to when he was with the 6ers
Boy did you get played.
JJ why did you give him that out?
Ben comes off pretty cool here. Seems like a chill dude
He's not "cool", he's aloof.
"Dealing with a lot" doesn't say what it is 🤣🤣🤣🤣
Curious why JJ is no longer on ESPN. Methinks Stephen A saw him as a threat that he is stealing Stephen A's thunder.
I think JJ saw the stinking cesspool behind the elaborate sets and left.
Nah it’s because JJ is bias asf. He will always side with the players
Trying to do the right thing means going out through the motions, not engaged, pouting like a baby.. good effort Ben 😂
Why is that the right thing and why do you get to dictate "what's right"? Go touch some grass
Not about him leaving just how he left looking from the outside but jimmy did say why he left Philly and jimmy definitely felt the same as in there’s no support or the keep up with being supportive he knew he had a team in him but decided to leave that cause of personal problems in the team
when jj sits forward shits about to get real haha