It’s been an odd start to the Ben Simmons era in Brooklyn.
For starters, he’s missed a ton of time, playing in just 37 of Brooklyn’s 51 total games. He’s currently in the midst of missing the Nets’ last three games with knee soreness, and there’s no real return date for him in sight. All of this comes on the heels of getting an epidural for his back during the offseason.
But his odd season goes deeper than a lack of availability. He’s averaging career lows in points (7.4 per game) and maybe more concerning, rebounds (6.