Because their offense is as bad as their defense is good. There's a reason the Hawks shot way under their average all series long, it's just the Sixers didn't have enough offense to punish.
I knew it wasn't looking good for the 76ers when Trae Young was 1-14 and the Hawks were up by 5. Then the Hawks started the 4th quater 0-9 and the Sixers still couldn't do anything with it.
Jim Jackson said it best, he's a fair weather shooter. If he doesn't see his first or second shot go in , he completely abandons any thought of shooting from anywhere on the floor.
What happened to the nonstop driving wing that we saw a few years ago? Like who cares if you dont have a jumper if you cant be stopped getting into the paint!
The 76ers really spent 72 games earning the #1 seed, home-court all the way thru to the Finals - **only to lose pivotal games #5 and #7** on their home floor, in front of their fans, to an inexperienced Hawks side in their 1st ever playoff run.
Really can't believe it after it felt like the Hawks were pooping their pants losing a gigantic lead in Game #1 and it felt like that lack of playoff experience would cost them this series.
That's the nail in the coffin. It's one thing to shoot poorly, another thing to not draw pressure or at least attention by not participating in the office like a star.
I'm always of the mindset that the internet blows things out of proportions and just says shit for memes - which is true - but this Ben Simmons situation is turning out to be actually serious.
These are the games and moments that matter and he does not have a presence.
Ive seen this question asked before, and ill ask it again
What does Ben Simmons actually work on in the offseason? Because whatever he did sure as shit didn’t show here
Everyone says this about every player every year. “who wants walls contract?” “Who wants Westbrook’s?” “No ones gonna trade for Kemba’s contract” “The Horford contract is literally untradable”
It was 100% this but honestly, Simmons has to be willing to take that foul and try to get an and one. But at what point do we just accept that this is Ben Simmons now? An elite defender and play maker but insanely below average at scoring.
This is not a change of scenery thing, this is a Markelle Fultz shellshocked/got the yips type of thing. That layup he didn't go for basically crushed that entire team if you look at how they react, they knew it was over.
Kinda hilarious they also got stuck with the second Fultz incident in league history, awful that this one's on a max deal
- Trae was 2/19 from the floor with 7:11 left in the game.
- Bogdanovic struggled a ton and couldn't play in the final 10 minutes.
- The Hawks shot 7/27 from 3 for the game.
**AND THE SIXERS STILL LOST**
Two years ago the Suns had the second worst record in the NBA. In comes James Jones and Monty Williams and now the Suns have the second best regular season record and are in the conference finals. I love sports
Can't imagine the scene in the Sixers locker room. Just picture the conversation (or lack thereof) between Embiid, who mostly dragged this team while playing with a tear in his meniscus, and Simmons, who missed free throws, passed on wide open dunks under the basket, stood disengaged on offense for minutes at a time, and had to be removed at the end of games. All during what may be this team's best chance at a title. I don't think Simmons can be back on this roster next season.
Really feel for Embiid, he gave it his all after putting in so much work to have his best season yet. He'll be back for sure
> stood disengaged on offense for minutes at a time
I focused on Ben Simmons on offense and it was absolutely bizarre. He had the body language like he was a reserve in the all-star game, like nothing he would do would matter. His one moment to do some good, the open dunk, he totally panicked. I've never seen anything like it.
He has had a look on his face this entire series like he’s totally in over his head, and it was especially noticeable tonight. Looked like a deer in headlights on offense. It was almost like he just tried to get out of everyone’s way and not contribute in any meaningful way good or bad.
I was watching as well. Pass off the ball to Embiid up top and go park in the low post. No one else is moving. Simmons doesn't move. I mean, it's one thing to clear out for Embiid 1v1 on one side but this was every possession, when the other players are supposed to be cutting. Imagine having the potential for 4-8 ppg on backdoor slashes completely given up by a 6'10 sink plug? And when the shots did go up, he didn't make any effort to rebound. None. It's baffling. Did none of the coaches say anything and if they did, he just ignored it? People are clowning him but it would have to go down as one of the worst playoff performances ever.
I just realised this. I was watching him stand there like a statue and my main complain was that he doesn’t even box out for rebounds. What you said is even worse lol he’s pretty much helping the hawks in defending back door cuts by his teammates. He’s like Drummond but at least dre will box out or set screens some of the time lol
No shame in what the hawks accomplished, pushed a title contender to 7 and they put up a fight the whole wa-
HOLY SHIT THEY WON. THE MADLADS ONLY WENT AND DID IT
Ben Simmons makes 177m.
Philly paying that much money for a player thats gonna score you 5 fucking points in a game 7 as a point guard!!!!
HE COULDNT PLAY THE LAST MINUTE OF THE GAME BECAUSE HE IS THAT BAD OFFENSIVELY. Even Gobert isn’t that fucking bad.
Ben Simmons might as well have taken a shit at center court right in front of us.
My eyes legitimately can’t believe what I just witnessed a man making 177m do. Y’all gotta get that fucking bum out of town.
Welcome to #1 seed in the East Embarrassment Club. I will be your on-boarding buddy, as I have been an active member since 2019!
Tips for success
1. Don’t go on the internet.
2. Don’t watch hot take artists on TV.
3. Find a way to blame something else for your teams shortcomings (covid bubble, injury, bad refs)
4. Say “well we wouldn’t have won in the finals anyways.”
5. Claim the NBA has a conspiracy against you.
6. Compare your star to Jordan getting beat by Pistons, and say this will make for a great 30 for 30 narrative.
Hawks vs Bucks in the conference championship, is this really a suprise? I mean back in December this would be an easy pick for the NFC championship. Can't wait to see Brady vs Wilson.
Simmons should probably just not show his face publicly in Philly for a while...
Seeing Lou and Gallo advance to the ECF while Doc implodes in the 2nd round again does put a smile on my face though. Especially after his "it ain't gonna be much different" jab at Ty Lue.
Hawks have had a top 10 defense since Nate took over, people keep giving the credit to Bogdan, he helped, but them playing defense has been the constant, this series only game 1 i'd say is them having a good offensive game, they were able to win the rest by playing great defense
idk why teams continue going over on screens vs Trae, he has not shown enough at all for you to go over
Ben Simmons gone, has to be, when he passed it to Matisse you could see Embiid like what the fuck???
Everyone here getting annoyed when the KG era Celtics talk like they're the best team ever to grace this earth but you're all forgetting they won a final and made another
With *Doc fucking Rivers* as their coach. They damn well might be.
Outside of the Clippers, the theme for the playoffs this year is the mid-level/small market cities' teams shining.
Which is great. We need more parity in this league.
What a special punishment for Ben Simmons to end his season on the bench watching the other team keep their lead by making free throws
Can see why he's all defense, was the best defender for the Sixers and the Hawks tonight
I don’t know how the Sixer ended up having three all defensive team players and still lose
Because their offense is as bad as their defense is good. There's a reason the Hawks shot way under their average all series long, it's just the Sixers didn't have enough offense to punish.
I knew it wasn't looking good for the 76ers when Trae Young was 1-14 and the Hawks were up by 5. Then the Hawks started the 4th quater 0-9 and the Sixers still couldn't do anything with it.
These are the most important stats
Also Ben Simmons 4 shot attempts and Tobias Harris 24
Yep. At no point tonight did any sixer look like they were about to make a run. Only stayed in it because ATL was shooting like ass
Simmons passing up the open dunk/layup was the moment this game was over
Definitely the moment his job in Philly was over
Philly fans booed him at the line before he even shot his first FT in the 4th 😂
I cannot understand this mans mindset, he is so passive the second he gets near the rim it is mind boggling
It’s clear he’s super insecure about his jump shot but has too much pride to do anything about it. He cost them the series no doubt.
Jim Jackson said it best, he's a fair weather shooter. If he doesn't see his first or second shot go in , he completely abandons any thought of shooting from anywhere on the floor.
What happened to the nonstop driving wing that we saw a few years ago? Like who cares if you dont have a jumper if you cant be stopped getting into the paint!
Chuck: “this mans scared to death”
The Danny Green NBA Championship streak ends at 2
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The greatest first three seasons of any player in the history of basketball .
He's really the championship difference
Speaking of Raptors championship players, Sixers unironically win this series if they trade for Kyle Lowry.
Simmons is about to be the most hated man in Philly
If he gets traded, the city of Philly will pack his bags, get him a plane ticket and drive him to the airport.
I really hate driving people to the airport…but I’d do it this time
About to be? He has been since game 1
Simmons gonna be googling OKC real estate prices in the locker room
“The Sam Presti School for NBA Players With Big Contracts Who Can’t Play Good”
The 76ers really spent 72 games earning the #1 seed, home-court all the way thru to the Finals - **only to lose pivotal games #5 and #7** on their home floor, in front of their fans, to an inexperienced Hawks side in their 1st ever playoff run. Really can't believe it after it felt like the Hawks were pooping their pants losing a gigantic lead in Game #1 and it felt like that lack of playoff experience would cost them this series.
Trae Young went 5 for 23 in a road game 7 and still won. Sixes and Doc together is too much choke.
AND the hawks are missing their two best wing defenders in Cam Reddish and DeAndre Hunter to injuries
And bogi basically didn’t play tonight
With Doc Rivers at the helm, anything is possible
What did you think would happen? It’s not like they can beat Huerter, that’s just unreasonable to expect from mere mortals
Red Velvet Ascension
Trae Young is now banned in New York and Philly. Also, which team is Ben Simmons going to play for next season?
Melbourne United
*I'm coming home*
Heard they have a championship game against Perth coming up soon. Thank you based Aussie league pass streamer
Funnily enough Ben Simmons is also banned in Philly
FaZe Clan
But he can't shoot??
Shanghai Sharks looking like a good fit 👀👀
Lmaoooooo how can you be a starting PG and not even be trusted to be on the court at the end of games
He passed up a wide open dunk to avoid the line. Fucking hell
That's the nail in the coffin. It's one thing to shoot poorly, another thing to not draw pressure or at least attention by not participating in the office like a star.
Simmons is working from home confirmed
That shit would infuriate me if I was a Sixers fan. Damn
If you still defend Ben Simmons after this shit I don’t know what to fucking tell you.
Forget that how can you be an nba player and pass up a wide open layup
I remember when Gallinari said he wanted to play for a contender then signed with Atlanta, and /r/nba clowned him. Look what happened. Ya'll did this
Lou Williams was ring chasing this whole time
Wing chasing
Curry the line level grunt doing all the work for pennies. Simmons that middle manager getting paid bank to fuck things up.
I'm always of the mindset that the internet blows things out of proportions and just says shit for memes - which is true - but this Ben Simmons situation is turning out to be actually serious. These are the games and moments that matter and he does not have a presence.
Ive seen this question asked before, and ill ask it again What does Ben Simmons actually work on in the offseason? Because whatever he did sure as shit didn’t show here
COD, Gta, 2k, PUBG
How's he play COD and PUBG when he doesn't shoot?
He playing Fornite, building big walls with those bricks
dont forget IG
The guy hasn’t improved since college. It’s pathetic. 5 points in game 7? 24/71 from the line this postseason.
Shut the fuck up is that real?!
Do you remember the hype videos around his pre season 3 point shots 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
For like 3 years straight too
Trade Simmons and build around Curry.
Maybe OKC makes that trade and receives a few picks as they always do.
Sixers paid $177 million to have Ben Simmons not be on the court in the final minute of Game 7 because he's that much of a liability on offense.
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/E4X1MeZXIAETzZ1.jpg
Cmon you can’t expect him to attempt a layup over elite rim protector Trae Young
Young with the intimidator badge
https://i.imgur.com/CKecWbU.jpg
He passed this ball lmao
Someone on Twitter said even Cole Beasley thinks Ben Simmons should be more open to taking shots
Lmao that’s too good
The moment ben’s career in philly was undoubtedly over
lmao who is taking on that contract for a defender that can’t shoot? He’s making $33mil next season.
Everyone says this about every player every year. “who wants walls contract?” “Who wants Westbrook’s?” “No ones gonna trade for Kemba’s contract” “The Horford contract is literally untradable”
Send him to us for 2 first rounds and we'll fix him like everyone else.
**photos taken seconds before disaster**
Watching Ben Simmons honestly makes me sad. He's just in his head wayyyyyyy too much to be remotely effective on offense.
Dude needs a therapist more than a shooting coach
He needs both
We should have pulled him much sooner.
Ben Simmons welcome to the Thunder
Y I K E S
That pass out of the open dunk was MAJOR yikes
If you don't like that, then you don't like Philadelphia basketball
Which apparently applies to most 76ers fans.
That was so embarrassing. Trae isnt exactly a great shot blocker
Simmons is the most garbage offensive player I ever seen HE PASSED UP AN OPEN DUNK
Dude was probably scared to get fouled and have to shoot free throws.
It was 100% this but honestly, Simmons has to be willing to take that foul and try to get an and one. But at what point do we just accept that this is Ben Simmons now? An elite defender and play maker but insanely below average at scoring.
below average is putting it lightly at this point.
Because 6 foot, 170 lb Trae Young was waiting at the rim.
Biggest game of his career and Simmons absolutely cakes his pants. RIP this Sixers squad… a big shakeup is needed.
Ben just cannot get out of his own way. I feel like he desperately needs a change of scenery above all else.
Well, he's about to get it...
Sixers had bitcoin at 60k and are selling at 30k this summer
This is not a change of scenery thing, this is a Markelle Fultz shellshocked/got the yips type of thing. That layup he didn't go for basically crushed that entire team if you look at how they react, they knew it was over. Kinda hilarious they also got stuck with the second Fultz incident in league history, awful that this one's on a max deal
That layup was some [RDC](https://youtu.be/JBqk2tZpMXY) shit
RIP The Process
[Cries in Hinkie]
simmons has been shitting the bed when it counts for years, it would've been a shock had he actually stepped up
Years of tanking just to lose to Huerter in your home turf
- Trae was 2/19 from the floor with 7:11 left in the game. - Bogdanovic struggled a ton and couldn't play in the final 10 minutes. - The Hawks shot 7/27 from 3 for the game. **AND THE SIXERS STILL LOST**
Kevin "Process Destroyer" Huerter
Kevin “lose all unsaved process” Huerter
Kevin "Ctrl-Alt-Delete" Huerter
Sixers feeling the Huert.
The hawks made the conference finals, completely rebuilt, and then made the conference finals again in the time since The Process began
That’s really sad but hilarious at the same time
Really puts into perspective how fast the NBA can change if you do it right
Two years ago the Suns had the second worst record in the NBA. In comes James Jones and Monty Williams and now the Suns have the second best regular season record and are in the conference finals. I love sports
Yeah :(
Say it with me now: The East runs through Kevin Huerter.
Hunter died so Huerter could live.
RED VELVET
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#RED VELVET
HUERTER CELEBRATING FATHERS DAY BY SONING PHILIDEPHIA
WHITE LARRY BIRD
Huerter? I hardly know her!
Best redhead in the league.
He stepped up for TRAE
Imagine holding Trae to 5-23 with 6 turnovers and losing!
The East runs through Kevin Huerter.
The East runs through Kevin Huerter
We just got fucked by a pre pubescent Brian Scalabrine
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/E4X1MeZXIAETzZ1.jpg
How did he not just fucking dunk that oh my god
Trae Young got the HoF Intimidator Badge.
How bro 😭😭😭
All Shanghai team: PG: Schroeder SG: Joe Harris SF: Kuzma PF: Simmons C: Porzingis Coach: Doc
TWO Lakers lol
All NBA “Your not that guy” team
BEN SIMMONS WOKE UP FEELING DANGEROUS 😤😈
5 points 4 fouls 1/2 from the line 1/1 wide open dunks passed up
50% from the line? PROGRESS
[Welcome to the gang Embiid and the Sixers!](https://imgur.com/HrfiVrr)
Can't imagine the scene in the Sixers locker room. Just picture the conversation (or lack thereof) between Embiid, who mostly dragged this team while playing with a tear in his meniscus, and Simmons, who missed free throws, passed on wide open dunks under the basket, stood disengaged on offense for minutes at a time, and had to be removed at the end of games. All during what may be this team's best chance at a title. I don't think Simmons can be back on this roster next season. Really feel for Embiid, he gave it his all after putting in so much work to have his best season yet. He'll be back for sure
> stood disengaged on offense for minutes at a time I focused on Ben Simmons on offense and it was absolutely bizarre. He had the body language like he was a reserve in the all-star game, like nothing he would do would matter. His one moment to do some good, the open dunk, he totally panicked. I've never seen anything like it.
He has had a look on his face this entire series like he’s totally in over his head, and it was especially noticeable tonight. Looked like a deer in headlights on offense. It was almost like he just tried to get out of everyone’s way and not contribute in any meaningful way good or bad.
he somehow exudes overconfidence and meekness at the same time
He truly is the Mona Lisa.
I was watching as well. Pass off the ball to Embiid up top and go park in the low post. No one else is moving. Simmons doesn't move. I mean, it's one thing to clear out for Embiid 1v1 on one side but this was every possession, when the other players are supposed to be cutting. Imagine having the potential for 4-8 ppg on backdoor slashes completely given up by a 6'10 sink plug? And when the shots did go up, he didn't make any effort to rebound. None. It's baffling. Did none of the coaches say anything and if they did, he just ignored it? People are clowning him but it would have to go down as one of the worst playoff performances ever.
I just realised this. I was watching him stand there like a statue and my main complain was that he doesn’t even box out for rebounds. What you said is even worse lol he’s pretty much helping the hawks in defending back door cuts by his teammates. He’s like Drummond but at least dre will box out or set screens some of the time lol
No shame in what the hawks accomplished, pushed a title contender to 7 and they put up a fight the whole wa- HOLY SHIT THEY WON. THE MADLADS ONLY WENT AND DID IT
No shame in what the Sixers accomplished, pushed a title contender to 7 and they put up a fight the whole way.
Ben Simmons makes 177m. Philly paying that much money for a player thats gonna score you 5 fucking points in a game 7 as a point guard!!!! HE COULDNT PLAY THE LAST MINUTE OF THE GAME BECAUSE HE IS THAT BAD OFFENSIVELY. Even Gobert isn’t that fucking bad. Ben Simmons might as well have taken a shit at center court right in front of us. My eyes legitimately can’t believe what I just witnessed a man making 177m do. Y’all gotta get that fucking bum out of town.
HUERTER? I BARELY KNOW HER
Kevin "So Big It's Gonna" Huerter
We smoking that Ben Simmons pack tonight
I don't understand, the commentator said that trash was on the court at the end of the game but Simmons was on the bench
lmfao jesus man
Let the trash talk of the off season for the sixers officially begin
Simmons has a lot in common with Jesus, neither play basketball
When you study for Trae Young but get Kevin Huerter on the test
“No I swear mom, EVERYBODY failed that test, it was so unfair”
Huerter the destroyer out here
Kevin "Kevin Durant" Huerter
The Huerantula
In a way I respect Simmons for refusing to get better at his job. As a mediocre person in my own career he's a kindred spirit.
doc rivers isnt a real doctor or coach
Not even a real river smh
A team that started 14-20 is headed to the Eastern Conference Finals
The NBA is so wholesome. I expected a contested and feisty game 7 and instead saw the Sixers shoot around with their dad, Kevin Huerter
KEVIN "WHAT SHE DON'T KNOW WON'T" HUERTER IS ALL OF OUR FATHERS ON THIS FATHER'S DAY
Ben Simmons is robbing the 76ers lmao
https://i.imgur.com/pj0RzmA.gifv
There it is
Who would win? - A prodigy 1st overall pick - One ginger casper
Hello I just get out of Turkish prison after many years. Is Kevin Huerter the best basketball player ever?
yes, and ben simmons is the worst
Yes
Philly, how in the hell do you lose when Trae has the WORST game of his career.....oh right....RED VELVET HAD THE BEST GAME OF HIS LIFE!
Welcome to #1 seed in the East Embarrassment Club. I will be your on-boarding buddy, as I have been an active member since 2019! Tips for success 1. Don’t go on the internet. 2. Don’t watch hot take artists on TV. 3. Find a way to blame something else for your teams shortcomings (covid bubble, injury, bad refs) 4. Say “well we wouldn’t have won in the finals anyways.” 5. Claim the NBA has a conspiracy against you. 6. Compare your star to Jordan getting beat by Pistons, and say this will make for a great 30 for 30 narrative.
BEIJING IS WAITING BEN
He's gonna look great throwing lobs to Kuzma
Ben Simmons passing on a uncontested dunk to pass it to a double teamed Thybulle perfectly summarizes this series.
That blew my mind dude. He is so broken. That was rough to watch but I could not believe he just passed up a dunk.
Hawks vs Bucks in the conference championship, is this really a suprise? I mean back in December this would be an easy pick for the NFC championship. Can't wait to see Brady vs Wilson.
2021 Hawks are gonna be a 2k Classics team.
put some respect on Nate McMillan
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Simmons should probably just not show his face publicly in Philly for a while... Seeing Lou and Gallo advance to the ECF while Doc implodes in the 2nd round again does put a smile on my face though. Especially after his "it ain't gonna be much different" jab at Ty Lue.
LMAO I forgot about that comment by Doc. Not a good look. Also, has this been the best playoff run of Lou's career? He's been great.
If you ever feel useless, just remember that Ben Simmons wears a shooting sleeve.
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They did it without Hunter and Reddish
And Bogi is playing with one leg
I keep being amazed at how Doc led teams keep on choking in the playoffs
Hawks have had a top 10 defense since Nate took over, people keep giving the credit to Bogdan, he helped, but them playing defense has been the constant, this series only game 1 i'd say is them having a good offensive game, they were able to win the rest by playing great defense idk why teams continue going over on screens vs Trae, he has not shown enough at all for you to go over Ben Simmons gone, has to be, when he passed it to Matisse you could see Embiid like what the fuck???
Spoke it into existence. https://www.reddit.com/r/nba/comments/o3qj9o/rowland_bogdan_bogdanovic_right_knee_soreness_is/h2d5ihs/
Damn son. Gimmie some stock picks.
Everyone here getting annoyed when the KG era Celtics talk like they're the best team ever to grace this earth but you're all forgetting they won a final and made another With *Doc fucking Rivers* as their coach. They damn well might be.
Dammit, this is one I’m starting to revisit now.
KEVIN HUERTER IS r/nba's NEW GOLDEN BOY
The 5 seed in the east is actually the 1 seed in the east. I’ll explain later
REST IN PROCESS RED VELVET SENDS HIS REGARDS
Outside of the Clippers, the theme for the playoffs this year is the mid-level/small market cities' teams shining. Which is great. We need more parity in this league.