Alright, let’s talk about this Ben Simmons fella and his 2023 stats, or whatever they call it. I ain’t no fancy basketball expert, just tellin’ it like I see it, ya hear?
Ben Simmons in the 2023-2024 Season: The Gist of It
So, this young man, Ben Simmons, he played for the Brooklyn Nets in 2023 and part of 2024. From what I gather, he didn’t play a whole heap of games. Fifteen games, they say. Started twelve of ’em. Now, that don’t sound like much, does it? Guess he was hurt or somethin’, folks get injured, it happens.
When he did play, he was out there for about 24 minutes a game. That’s like half a game, near enough. And what did he do in that time? Well, they say he got around 6 points, 8 rebounds, and 6 assists. Sounds alright, I guess, but folks make a big fuss about efficiency, whatever that means. They say his was a bit below average, somethin’ about 57%. Don’t ask me, I just count the points when the ball goes in the hoop.
- Games Played: 15
- Games Started: 12
- Minutes per Game: 24
- Points per Game: 6 (or around that, give or take)
- Rebounds per Game: 8 (that’s good, right? Grabbin’ the ball and all)
- Assists per Game: 6 (passin’ the ball to his buddies, I reckon)
Ben Simmons: The Backstory, As I Understand It
Now, this Ben Simmons, he wasn’t always just an okay player. They tell me he was a big deal once upon a time. Started out with the Philadelphia 76ers, won some Rookie of the Year thingy in 2018. That’s like bein’ the best new kid on the block, I figure. Then he was an All-Star, three times in a row! That’s like bein’ the cream of the crop, the best of the best. But then things went south, I guess. Injuries, maybe? Or maybe he just ain’t as good as he used to be. Happens to the best of ’em, age catches up, you know?
The Money Part
They talk a lot about money in these sports games. This fella, Ben Simmons, they say he’s made a whole lotta money playin’ basketball. Something like 163 million dollars! Can you imagine? That’s more money than I’ve seen in my whole life, and then some. But last year, they say he only made 37,893 dollars. Now, that’s still a lot of money to me, but for him, that’s probably peanuts, considering what he used to make. Maybe that’s why he needs to play more games, eh?
What the Stats Don’t Tell You
All these numbers, they don’t tell the whole story, do they? You can look at the points and the rebounds and all that, but it don’t tell you if the fella’s heart is in it. It don’t tell you if he’s playin’ his best, or if he’s just goin’ through the motions. I like to see a player who gives it his all, win or lose. That’s what matters, ain’t it?
Looking Ahead for Ben Simmons: My Two Cents
So, what’s gonna happen with this Ben Simmons fella? Well, they say he’s under contract with the Brooklyn Nets, whatever that means. He’s supposed to be healthy and ready to go for the 2024-2025 season. That’s good, I guess. Hope he can stay healthy and play a whole season. And maybe, just maybe, he can get back to bein’ that All-Star player he used to be. But even if he don’t, as long as he’s out there givin’ it his best, that’s good enough for me. After all, it’s just a game, right? Though, a game with a whole lotta money involved, that’s for sure.
More Numbers, If You’re Into That Kind of Thing
They got all sorts of other numbers they keep track of. Steals and blocks, they call ’em. And turnovers, when you lose the ball. Ben Simmons, he had about 2 of those steals and blocks combined each game, which I guess is alright. And they got these fancy stats, like EPM and defensive EPM, whatever those are. They say his were below average. Like I said, I just watch the ball go in the hoop.
The Bottom Line
So, there you have it. Ben Simmons’ stats for 2023, or at least the ones that matter to me. He played a bit, got some points and rebounds, made a lot of money, and hopefully, he’ll play more and better next season. That’s all there is to it, plain and simple. No need for all that fancy talk and complicated numbers. Just play the game, son, and let the ball do the talkin’. And try to stay healthy, that’s important too. Us old folks know a thing or two about that.
They also say he’s got an agent, Bernie Lee. Guess that’s like a manager, someone who handles all the business stuff. And he was drafted way back in 2016, first pick overall! That’s a big deal, means they thought he was the best player coming out of college that year. Shows you how much things can change, huh? From top dog to just another player. Life’s funny that way.
Anyway, that’s about all I got to say about Ben Simmons and his basketball numbers for 2023. Hope it made some sense to ya. Now, if you’ll excuse me, I got some chores to do.
