Doc Rivers Reveals His True Feelings About Ben Simmons' Play With Nets

After missing the entire 2021-2022 season, Simmons clearly doesn't look fully healthy in his first season with the Nets.

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He's averaging career lows in almost every category and has been relegated to the bench in their last four games.

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Coach Jacque Vaughn said finding minutes for Simmons will be a challenge especially with their revamped roster.

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"Trying to figure out lineups, what position Ben fits, I'm still trying to figure that out," Vaughn said.

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However, his former coach believes Simmons will eventually figure it out and get back to all-star form.

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“I believe he can get back to where he was with us. It’s just going to take time,” Rivers said.

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Luckily for Simmons, the Nets have time after championship expectations disappeared after the Durant and Irving trades.

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Simmons will earn $35 million this season which is nearly double than the next highest paid player on the Nets roster.

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Only time will tell if he can take advantage of the spacing provided by the Nets' plethora of 3-and-D wings.

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