Stephen A. Smith Slams Ben Simmons for NBA Comeback With Kings
He last appeared in 18 games for the Los Angeles Clippers in the 2024-25 season, averaging 2.9 points, 3.8 rebounds, and 3.1 assists per game.After the news of Simmons' return to the NBA, ESPN's Stephen A. Smith sounded off on the comeback story, calling out the former No. 1 pick.Read More on NBA"This is not an exaggeration, 6-10, ambidextrous, the handle, the passing ability, the defensive prowess.
- ▪He last appeared in 18 games for the Los Angeles Clippers in the 2024-25 season, averaging 2.9 points, 3.8 rebounds, and 3.1 assists per game.After the news of Simmons' return to the NBA, ESPN's Stephen A.
- ▪Smith sounded off on the comeback story, calling out the former No.
- ▪1 pick.Read More on NBA"This is not an exaggeration, 6-10, ambidextrous, the handle, the passing ability, the defensive prowess.
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By Matthew CoudenContributing Writer0ShareNewsweek is a Trust Project memberSee more of our trusted coverage when you search.Prefer Newsweek on Googleto see more of our trusted coverage when you search.After missing last season while rehabbing from a back injury, three-time All-Star Ben Simmons officially signed with the Sacramento Kings to return in the upcoming season.Per ESPN, Simmons signed a one-year, $3.5 million contract with the Kings. He last appeared in 18 games for the Los Angeles Clippers in the 2024-25 season, averaging 2.9 points, 3.8 rebounds, and 3.1 assists per game.After the news of Simmons' return to the NBA, ESPN's Stephen A. Smith sounded off on the comeback story, calling out the former No.
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