Stephen A. reacts to Ben Simmons’ introductory press conference with the Nets | First Take
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- Stephen A. reacts to Ben Simmons’ introductory press conference with the Nets | First Take
Stephen A. Smith reacts to Ben Simmons’ introductory press conference with the Brooklyn Nets.
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He didn’t say mental health didn’t have anything to do with him not playing.
He said it had nothing to do with him wanting a trade
Sooo then why did bumgod demand a trade? Yeh was talking in circles because he was lying about his reasoning…
Thank you!
@@thomasberrymanll4595 I encourage you to listen to the actual press conference, but unbiasedly this time.
@@bigchillin4216 I did, I’m also a Philly fan who knows what’s going on so I’m calling his bluff
He most certainly did.
Here’s some facts. Simmons didn’t mention anything to Philly about mental health until after they said they would fine him for not showing up to camp and games. Philadelphia has had 2 major sports athletes have time off for mental health with no problem(Lane Johnson, Brandon Brooks). The reason people have an issue with Ben is because he’s not telling the truth. He got kicked out of training camp for being a brat then when Philly says they aren’t going to pay him for sitting home he suddenly has “mental issues”. As someone that deals with major depression and anxiety it’s sad he went that route.
How do you know he didn’t tell Philly about it before?
Bro just because you have mental health issues yourself doesn't mean you can jump in someone else brain you don't know if he's lying or not just let it go
@@kwalex6882 Because you’re legally not allowed to fine players for that. Sixers had zero knowledge about Ben’s mental situation which is why they expected him to show up to practice. He got kicked out of camp for being a brat then when Philly said they were going to take his pay he claimed mental health issues
@@evanducreay6849 he is lying because he’s already on record with being inconsistent. You’re a fool if you believe his story
@@saintpablo427 no I'm not a fool I just am not a mind reader and unless you are, you might need to prove how "inconsistencies" mean he's lying🤷🏽♂️
Stephen A. is long winded af to the point he will suffocate trying to finish his sentences sometimes 😂😂😂
He’s like a 100 yard dash compared to Skip Bayless’ long windedness
Word salad always
He is recovery from covid, give the guy a break.
Facts
'i have no issue with verbosity but this man is ruining the pace of this show' , Howard Cosell.
Stephen A Smith: "I root for the brother"
Also Stephen A Smith: "he is lying, don't pay him his money"
That’s called criticism! You can root for someone but still hold them accountable for their actions.
Facts
@@k_hack9441 but his accountability is based off a lie.
Ben never said Mental health is why he wants to be traded. Ben was making the argument to the league that he can't play due to his mental health... Stephen A is presenting it like mental health was the reason he asked out.
Stephen A is either wrong, or a liar... Ben was very clear.
@@nephalm5357 SAS is not presenting it like that. If you followed this story from last June, you’d understand that. And Ben was not clear, which is what SAS is explaining lol.
@@k_hack9441 wrong my friend.. Stephen A is saying that TODAY Ben is lying because of X, Y, and Z... and TODAY Ben didn't say X, Y, or Z...
You are assuming the reports from the last 8 months are accurate. Ben is CLEARLY saying that he had mental concerns and that's why he wasn't playing, but the reason he wanted out of Philly was due to a MULTITUDE of reasons that he DOESNT want to get into.
I will never understand how men want other men to gossip about their own personal situations.
It's none of our business what issues Ben had in Philly.
If he wants to tell us, cool, if he doesn't, cool...
Stephen A is Hella wrong
This match up is going to be something! I can’t wait to see both teams face one another
Nets in 5 🤣🤣
@@shevellebailey1412 FIVE! Six if the Nets screw around…
Can you imagine what Philly's crowd will be like when Ben goes to the free throw line in Philly? Man that'll be a fun series.
Bro in Philly it'll be crazy
Philly will destroy the Nets when they meet in March.
It’s been a long time since ive appreciated and agreed with everything stephen a has said😂
i'm still waiting.
I'm interested to see how Simmons handles the scrutiny. It'll be turned up several notches after all this madness and shifty behavior to get in another situation. I still think there are some issues with him that don't just go away with a change of scenery but we'll see.
Hopefully this is that rare deal that benefits both squads.
I think Simmons will be okay. My opinion is that who would want to go back to work when your coworkers are talking about you not only behind your back but to the media that way. Most people would just not show up the next day if you can get a job anywhere else.
He’s gonna end up out west
Well said.
@@DaNewWaveLee He will sit out again and ask for a trade once he realizes he is alone since Kyrie is taking the night off and KD is injured again.
@@PeteringYT disagree with that. Simply because the whole league knows how Kyrie is so, he would know he’s gonna be running the floor 75% , and KD wont be hurt for much longer while it’s the regular season.
Kyrie and Ben Simmons is driving SAS crazy 😂🤣😂
😆 🤣 two people he despises.
......and Cowboy fans 😏
and they’re in one team now
March 10th is going to be interesting in Philly 👀👀
I bet he doesn't play that day.
Mental Health day dont fool yourself soft dough boy ain’t got the stones to show up
I honestly think he will claim food poisoning or something and will not even take the plane with the team to Philly 😂😂
Ben will not be in building on March 10th, and if he do make the trip; he definitely will get the GOOD OL PHILLY WELCOMING which will lead to mental health issues..
It's too many people that suffer from MHI so I hope he not false claiming that..
I can almost guarantee he won’t play
Ben Simmons don't owe Philly or Stephanie A a explanation
Asking for time off in the playoffs is suicide in the court of public opinion. Especially in Philly
Kyle Lowry survived it...Embiid has missed multiple playoff games over ouchies more than injuries...But Ben looked off in the first round and played through it...we isolate it to Free Throws without acknowledging or ASKING what was it in his Free Throw process that gave him the trouble...where did his mind go while at the line? He did everything else but FT and scoring in the 4th was visibly an issue.
He said he was having issues before that
You don’t know anything about philly fans smh
True that
@@kudabeen A torn meniscus is an ouchie? Wow. Superman over here actually just said that.
And Ben has had playoff nightmares since his first year in the playoffs. It wasn't just this past season's playoffs.
Thank goodness for Stephen A. Someone had to say this
He did ask for time off last season when his family stuff came up Stephen a 😂
You know that idiot doesn’t know anything
That’s while hot takes are king
Chill. He’s a doctor
Stop lying
Stop lying
I've been depressed, I still had nights were I had reasons to smile, I just wasnt always capable of getting out of bed the next day when I was alone with myself. Perhaps we should let the professionals handle the situation instead of judging.
He said it wasn't mental health but yet you keep on saying it is. He said it was personal problems but yet you keep on going on because you're depressed. Stop making excuses for dude
@@Chali_M their point was that someone smiling doesn’t mean their not dealing with mental or personal issues.
@@eeii8235 you drawing that point out a little too much. Most of us don't give two damns about him smiling right now. We're saying we look through the BS. It wasn't nothing wrong with that guy. He couldn't handle Philadelphia fans
@@eeii8235 He said it wasn’t mental health issues
@@danielbenavides1906 I didn’t say it was ! Why you telling me that
The man been off for A LONG TIME .. He probably in a space that allows him to smile now Mr. Smith😎
@@Simboy93 sometimes a toxic environment can have MUCH effect on your mental health
@@J32_ thank you
This man will Crawl thru Heaven and Earth to make sure he Never has to make a jump shot or free throw above 50% in the NBA. Amazing!
That's a mental issue for a number of years now
Stephen A finally caught Ben in his words lmaooo
He didn’t come with any facts just takes. Plenty of people fell depressed somewhere and feel better in a new situation. Ben Simmons did have issues with his family and he took time off
@@rocthaice24 thank you he took time off last season
@@Millennium00 lmao he never said nothing about mental health until they started to fine him. It was always he didn’t want to come and play for the sixers cause they called out his poor play in the playoffs
@@deon3133 it’s reported that right after the Hawks series he went to go see a therapist and in 2020 see a sports psychiatrist and right after game 7 said he needed to get his mental right he was even out earlier in April when the stuff with his sister came out Google is free you can look all this up Ben been dealing with mental illness for awhile
@Roc ThaIce ben simmons was actually having family issues pertaining tp his sister and half brother. Sixers knew of it.
"The World is beautiful.. SUDDENLY"😂😂😂 SAS is hilarious
Simmons should be like Mark McGuire and just say, "I'm here to talk about the future. I'm excited the Nets traded for me, and I'll do whatever it takes to help the Nets win."
Stephen A has clearly never had mental health issues, as someone who has suffered the hardest part is to admit it. Stephen A shouldn't comment on this!
That’s cap.
Props to Molly for stepping in to correct Stephan A.
100%. There have been well documented cases of being upbeat one day and then taking their own lives the next. Issues can come in waves.
Exactly, there is a reason suicide is rife among stand up comics
He said the mental health had nothing to do with wanting a trade is what he said...which don't means he dont have mental health issues
I think Ben didn’t want to put their business out there. It was clear the sixers didn’t want him and it was clear beef with him the coach and players. He just wanted out like harden wanted out. Ben let’s go. He is good mentally somewhat and getting there. Don’t nobody care any more SAS It’s over in philly and he’s in Brooklyn now. Everyone lies to the media what’s new SAS. ASK YOUR BOY ARRON ROGERS
Yeah but if he’s trying to get his money back lying to the media will hurt his case to get that. Also if it was mental health he could of said yes it mental health but I don’t want to go into it. He could of easily said that to divert the topic but to say it’s not mental health but earlier said you were dealing with mental health is very fishy
theres a reason this has never happened in sports because its a lie. he never claimed his issues until he was never paid.
Y’all can have weak Simmons Philly will never be over
@@TRiXz_2K media never respects I don’t want to get into.
difference is, Harden played. BS took his ball and went home and turned off the phone, locked the doors, closed the blinds, etc...
Absolutely Correct.👑💯
Stephen A in my opinion is right the very first thing he said about Ben being unprepared I watched it to
Thank You Steven A
im giving him a clean slate. new team, new city. lets just see how he acts now. not really a need to criticize him anymore.
Omg finally a video y’all have without Perk in it so I can enjoy
I felt like Ben was being very genuine in the conference. He got up there and had to sit in front of national television to talk about his struggles and SAS trying to poke holes. It’s weird.
What struggles though? Was his “struggle” really a mental health issue, or did he play bad in the playoffs and didn’t like the criticism he received for it? Getting your feelings hurt isn’t a mental health issue.
@@erikdayne5429 go research what happened in his family
@@thuggathuggababy what happened in his family ? why don't you just say it then ?
He’s not poking holes, he’s literally just pointing out inconsistencies in what’s been said.
@@khoado123 i posted in another comment but basically his sister who he is very close to alleged that their older brother who ben is very close to and was his agent, molested her while they were younger. This is enough to send someone into severe PTSD. This came out right before the playoffs I believe.
Stephen A is actually spitting facts
Lol the media always trying to tell somebody what the really mean
A change of scenery can do so much for the mental health of an individual. Wish him well in his new home.
No matter the reason, refusing to play until he was traded screws all future players when the next CBA is negotiated
The league is definitely gonna demand that from now on, anyone who wants to sit out for “mental health issues” will need to go to an actual psychologist to prove it. Otherwise players can just say they have mental health issues and use that as an excuse to sit out without being fined. If you remember, Ben was getting fined for sitting out until he said it was his mental health, then the 76ers couldn’t fine him anymore. Guaranteed the league won’t let that situation stand the next time the CBA is up.
@@erikdayne5429 he has reportedly lost $19 million in fines thus far but who knows if that is accurate.
I think they will go to a hearing to determine if he will be paid back that money
This is exactly why I said he should have been more truthful. Because it shuts the door entirely on anyone asking any further questions. While keeping people from also saying you're lying and talking like this about it.
All of Stephen A’s favourite weirdos on the Nets now 😂
And all you nut riders hate that they’re about to win a championship now . 😂
😂😂😂😂😂😂
They bouta eat too
SAS was a detective in his past life😂
Fun fact: DeMar DeRozen is also a player who has struggled in past w some mental health issues but evidently seems to be doin pretty darn well this season so what are we talking abt ppl?? 🤷♂️🤷♂️🤷♂️🤷♂️
Same with Paul George. We're all humans and can feel depress. Not everyone reacts to a situation the same. It's very ignorant when people comment what they would do.
K LOVE too, I mean there's plenty of players that go threw it. A lot of people in live go threw it so to put someone down because of it just makes you weak ( not saying you lol)
Everyone deals with things differently, that’s why some people commit suicide others don’t, just cuz they pro athletes don’t mean they built different
Everybody is different. Simple as that.
@Chris Anderson his issues were in Philly and he felt better getting out of the situation. Have you ever quit a job because you hate your co workers
“You on the bench smiling up a storm! The world is beautiful!”
Let’s go Ben. Glad it all worked out
Bens a softie
Happy for Simmons
Good to see this guy talk normal for once and actually say some positive things
Facts he dance around every question
I think the problem with Ben is pretty clear. He felt insecure about throwing free throws, it got so bad after the last Playoff game and he was so embarrased that he didn't wanted to go back to the court in Philly knowing the fans will boo him.
On top of that his team didn't support him and was asking him to do stuff he doesn't believe he can do.
So he wanted to change teams instead of facing his fears.
Most of you have not being so deep in a rabbit hole that you can't get out. The Anxiety, pressure, I understand why he wanted to leave, there's nothing wrong with wanting support.
True
Yeap. He was mad about hack-a-Ben at the end of games😂
It wasn't mental health. He had every resource available to figure it out. If he can't handle the pressure, then retire. He's a professional athlete who cried for a trade after criticism and acted like a child gone to his room to cry.
@Andrew Barone Zion Williamson takes just as many 3s as Ben Simmons does. Not a single criticism of him. Ben Simmons when Embiid is off the floor has never needed a jumpshot. He only needs 1 bc Embiid is dominant in the post. In Brooklyn his lack of a jumper won't hurt at all. They need him to hit free throws though. That's always been his issue
For two years before he got the big contract, all the talk was about how much he’d improved his shot, but what did Philly management do when it was evident he still couldn’t shoot, they said sure we’ll give 180 million for not getting better. Whose gonna convince him to improve now, no one
Yessir Ben let’s go my boi
SAS, sometimes reading between the lines is also a thing on press cons. Simmons can’t say stuff too much due to his PR management, while the PR management of 76ers could also be the ones that started the whole debacle about his mental issue case.
Naw he sign that contract with no mental issues lol
@@uptown215 People go through things for various reasons in various ways. For some they may be ok with sharing if they're comfortable, for others that may cause them to feel anxious or vulnerable. ALL of this is about empathy and respect.
Think about it, if you can be "normal" and then all of sudden feel the need to off yourself the next day, what makes people think the opposite can't be true? Giving yourself a different environment is proven to be an effective way to begin the healing process often times. People just REFUSE to show grace and empathy. It's not that they can't, it's just against their nature to do so.
Mental health is real and people still associate it with the stigma of being crazy, insane, etc and belittle it which is wild to me. If you're not happy, or not yourself, or not growing how you want to, and it's affecting your temperament or mood and you can see/feel that, maybe it's time for you take a step back and reevaluate what you have going on and what you have surrounding you. People make up their own narratives though because they don't understand the concept of showing grace, empathy, and kindness without receiving anything in return.
couldnt have said this any better. everything SAS has said, i was thinking whilst listening to the press conference.
still got Milwaukee or Miami coming out of the east.
Miami garbage.
@@agroumoutis 🤥
3:45
Molly just put out a fire before it started LMAO
It’s clear he wasn’t happy there and
Him and embiid wasn’t the best of friends we know this so why does it matter that he wasn’t clear with his answers after he said it piled up it was obvious that him and that organization just wasn’t working
Y'all be happy with the liar
@@Chali_M and what you’re going to fine him yourself
He did not want to be there obviously
Stephen A. U gotta tread lightly when speaking on Someone's mental health!💯💯
Ben is really a good player, if he can clean up a few holes in his game, He will be deadly on the court...6 foot10, a great defender on anyone, great passer, serious Hops, just need to be better at the line, and be more aggressive going to the rim..Fix all of that and he will be ok...and that's FACTUAL 💯
That's a lot to 'fix.' I agree with you, though. He's a monster...and he can really ball.
@@edgarsnake2857 ppl are just fixated on that last Dam game, they forget he made All Star 3 seasons in a row and All defensive team 2x in a row....FACTS!!!
@@Magnificent-qr4rn frfr, people do be 4getting he a first team all defence last ye
@@smoek9458 FACTS!!!
@@Magnificent-qr4rn how far did he take his team in the playoffs? Would you rather have him or jayson tatum or jaylen brown in the playoffs?
In Brooklyn, he won't get no where near the same scrutiny as in Philly. Best place for him!!!!
BLESSINGS
I don't even know what sport he's talking about (no doubt one that has an hour of interruptions), but you got to love Stephen A's personality. I really enjoy listening to him.
Double L
I know thats u SAS
Your 💯 percent right Molly about the mental health.
"People who smile dont have mental illness"
~ Robin Williams
Probably not a good source for advice on mental health
I hope you posted this quote out of irony and not attempting to use this as a justification. Both with would be very ironic, but the later would also be sad on your behalf.
its suppose to be satire...Stephen A Smith knows nothing about pscyhology...he said Simmons was smiling therefore doesnt have mental illnesss when the people who do have mental illnesses mask it with smiles and jokes like Robin Williams
Stephen A - 100% agree with everything you said.
as someone with mental health problems -non affected normal people are always looking down and trying to avoid acknowledging mental illness if that reality doesn't fit their personal narrative.
Exactly 💯..SAS is a scumbag ‼️
fr people don’t know what really goes on behind doors 💯
He around great team mates to help him with his free throws and jumpers watch his stats go up this year;!!!!
Rare W. Good job Stephen A. 👏
If someone yells mental struggles BELIEVE THEM. It's not up to us to say he's lying. It's a shame. too many remain silent and it eats them up on the inside and we lose them unexpectedly 😔 😕
Stephen A such a undercover hater lol.
SAS.....on point.
I’m just glad Ben Simmons is on a different team and is gonna be playing again soon. It’s really sucks when you can’t do something that you truly love doing.
Lots would argue that ben doesnt love the game, or he would have been working on his non existent non improving jump shot lol
I think he loved the money. There are just some players who aren't dedicated to their craft. They look to bail out, but still want those full paychecks. Hopefully he understands the opportunity Brooklyn is giving him, and tries to make good on it.
He CHOSE to not join his team.... But was playing pickup games all the time?
Actual quote of Ben Simmons is as follows:
“The mental health has nothing to do with just the trade,” Simmons said. “It was a bunch of things that I was dealing with as a person, in my personal life, that I don’t really want to go in depth with.
“It wasn’t about the fans or coaches or comments made by anybody. It was just a personal thing for me that was earlier than that series or even that season that I was dealing with. That organization knew that. It was something that I continue to deal with, and I’m getting there and getting to the right place to get back on the floor.
“It was just piled up. A bunch of things that have gone over the years to where I just knew I wasn’t myself and I needed to get back into that place of being myself and being happy as a person and taking care of my wellbeing. That was the major thing for me. It wasn’t about the money, anything like that. I want to be who I am and get back to playing basketball at that level and be myself.”
The first sentence statement that is focused upon is unclear and can be construed many ways. Stephen A. interprets it as BS saying that the trade had nothing to do with mental health. But it can also be construed that: 1. it was not "just" the trade that was influenced/impacted by his mental health issues; or 2. there were other considerations in addition to his mental health which led to the trade.
In context though with the rest of what he said, it appears that he has had mental health issues influenced/made worse by other issues.
It’s extremely possible. Mental health sneaks up tbh one doesn’t just wake up and say “I’m not well” we don’t even notice ourselves when it starts that’s how it can pile up and get so bad. We’re all seemingly fine until we’re not, the tiny weights get big. Could he be lying absolutely, however he could also be telling the truth. Either way it is sad.
Bruh, these takes be wild AF, Ben said all the right things.
Having mental health issues and being in a bad place dealing with mental stress are two different things. Mental stress can be solved with relaxation and talking. Mental health issues need professional help.
If you thought there was pressure in Philadelphia, you must’ve forgot that New York is the media Mecca in this country right now, good luck handling the criticism after a bad game ben
Yeah but the nets are the knicks' little brother that no one wanted. No one cares about the nets, it's actually a perfect franchise for him.
If he’s lying about having mental health I hope he never plays another game in the nba, if he truly has it then I wish him the best and hope he gets the help he needs
Did I just hear Stephen A Smith say Ben simmons can guard Giannis??!! In what world??!!!
didnt kawhi do a good job guarding giannis in the playoffs when he turned the series around and won? ben is the same size and a great defender, it isn’t blasphemy to say that ben can guard giannis
Exactly lmaooooo
@@crillz9660 Us Sixers fans have watched Ben play against Giannis. Please don't argue with us about that
@@crillz9660 you seriously putting Ben Simmons on Kawhi's level??
@@fulanspeaks7319 I was about to say this sounds like someone who has never really watched Ben play
SAS isn’t sensitive to mental health issues. That’s what it comes down to.
My big thing on the mental health claim is that there are two very loud and prominent voices when it comes to mental health in the NBA. Kevin Love and Demar Derozan. Both have spoken out publically completely open and honest about their struggles. Ben Simmons is struggling with his mental health to the point he cannot play for the Sixers, he never reached out to those two? Neither of them defended his position? If the two most prominent voices for mental health awareness in the NBA have purposefully never gotten involved in the highest profile mental health dispute in the league, makes you question what they knew or thought of the situation.
what? 😂 that’s a horrible take my guy. lmfao that’s like saying every single person who supports black lives matter movements should reach out to each other and speak about each other. that makes no sense
This was never about mental health. Ben Simmons was mad at his team, anger isn’t a mental health issue. He didn’t want to play for them anymore and he used mental health as an excuse and that’s shameful and disrespectful to everyone who actually has mental health issues.
He doesn't have to reach out to them just because the play in the same league doesn't make them his friend or psychologist
@@chrisgz5008 your take’s worse
@@erikdayne5429 but what about his behind scenes with Ben dealing with the stuff regarding his half brother accused of molesting his sister? You don’t think a person would not get distracted from that?
Also its possible he could with hold the truth. This man don't got to tell the media every detail. He was disrespected by Embid and the coach. If my peers and coach don't believe I would ask for a trade to. This man has had one bad plays off series. Other then that he's ben exceptional. I hope he dose well in Brooklyn.
exactly
Just realized that sports talk and analysis shows on networks have become gossiping talk shows LOL 🔥😂🔥 they talk about more off the court stuff than on the court LMAO
The sixers are going to use this interview in the grievance.
Game plan.... gaurd everyone, leave Ben open to shoot all game
Keep one person in rotating around the paint to put him on the free throw line just in case he tries to drive🤣😅😂😅🤣😅😂😅🤣😅😂😅🤣
Not that simple . Otherwise it would work against the Warriors with Draymond
Who in the nba can guard KD or Kyrie fool
How do you plan on doing that... The nets have two ball handling shot creators. They wouldn't leave the ball in his hand if he was getting hacked. Anyone you put on Ben is a mismatch
@@riddickflowe Draymond shoots and makes it sometimes. We saw it 3 strait playoffs. Simmons litey wont do it at all
The man simply divulged only the information he wanted to. He wants to move forward. He remained professional by not throwing anyone under the bus and his mental health is nobody's business but his own. He's not burning bridges or creating issues with other players. I respect that. And of course he's going to try to get his money. Wouldn't you?
Are you blind? Or just dumb? What do you mean he didn’t blow up any bridges??? He threw a whole team under the bus, what do you mean 😭
He didn’t use his mental health as the SOLE reason for why he sat out. He said, and I quote, “it’s just been little things that’s accumulated over the years with the organization.” Apparently, I’m a better journalist than SAS 😂💪🏽
He said that today. Previously his agents reported that he isn’t mentally healthy enough to play. So in some way, he’s still correct.
@@reem9317 yeah, but I’m talking about today. So was SAS. He just wants a little hot take lol I’m not gonna fall for it.
Shoutout to molly for checking steven A on the smiling bit
Molly had a good point. You can be going through mental health issues and still be in a situation where you're smiling
SAS always bringing down brothers
Mental health problems are personal problems, so Stephen A was wrong on that front. However, Simmons' mental health claims are still a bit suspicious, even though they should not be completely dismissed.
Great point! Accusing Simmons of faking his mental health status is a slippery slope. However, his situation has seemed somewhat suspicious this whole time. I'm sure mental health symptoms can show up in many ways, but his "issues" seemed to coincide with all the criticism he received after the playoffs from fans, teammates and his own coach. Speaking on behalf of people suffering with these issues, would go a long way in the court of public opinion. He certainly has a huge platform to affect a lot of people.
Well not really. We’re going off the words of Ben himself. He classified his issues as “Not mental health, but personal problems”. So Ben made the distinction, not everyone else.
You’re saying it’s suspicious that he suddenly developed a mental health issue the moment his coach criticized him and then suddenly lost the mental health issue the moment he was traded? Nah that’s not suspicious, that’s how mental health issues work. They show up suddenly and disappear suddenly, happens all the time. In case anyone is wondering I’m being sarcastic.
@@erikdayne5429 lol but so true
@@fisayofalana5425 thank you. You see how they trying to flip the words that came out his own mouth to make him look right. Pathetic
All facts! can't disagree with anything he's saying
I believe in everything Ben went through. Do people forget what happened in his family before his basketball drama. Some people want these athletes to be beyond human. They are still young men no matter how much cash they have. But hey the narrative for some is to mold Ben into this bad guy. These headlines sell right. I hope your finding peace in your life Ben. God bless you bro
You remember how Ben sacrificed his cousin on darft night?
“Beyond human”? Geez, they get paid hundreds of millions for playing basketball. Oh cry me a river.
Swing and a miss but nice Try
He was clearly lying about mental health
He had every resource there. Had he taken the criticism and moved on, developed, and moved on he would've been fine. Instead he cried until he got a trade. Mental health is important, doesn't mean you get to act like a jackass.
He said and I repeat “More Better”.
Wait till Simmons ball out Stephen A going to switch up real quick
I mean he's saying what simmons is saying is not adding up not that he is a bad player
SAS is right the owners are coming after the players next CBA
Bro cannot guard Giannis what is Stephen A Smith talking about
2:50 got me 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Ben chose to lose 20mil so I feel that he probably was dealing with mental health issues.
Lose what? Dude came back the moment the sixers saying they weren't gonna pay him if he doesnt show up
Rare Stephen A. Smith W
stephen A. callin ben a liar is just wrong, especially how he lies & covers up the TRUTH & shows favoritism towards players hes scared to talk about cause he dont wanna get a call💯
No. Benjaaamin should've simply said personal reasons. NFL and other players do use that. But when you say "mental issues". That..opens up serious discussion. There is a definite difference between personal vs. mental.
“ I’m just here so I won’t be fine…” SAS would still have some BS to say
2k22 is the year stephen a gets cancelled 1) the whole using kobe against kyrie 2) the constant slander and clear hatred to players who speak against him 3) getting max fired 4) mental health ben simmons etc..
People underestimate mental health...it shows
every one Knows he was lying, it is just sad that he use that when there are actual real people who are going through that. Here this mann all he cared about was getting his millions
People go through things for various reasons in various ways. For some they may be ok with sharing if they're comfortable, for others that may cause them to feel anxious or vulnerable. ALL of this is about empathy and respect.
Think about it, if you can be "normal" and then all of sudden feel the need to off yourself the next day, what makes people think the opposite can't be true? Giving yourself a different environment is proven to be an effective way to begin the healing process often times. People just REFUSE to show grace and empathy. It's not that they can't, it's just against their nature to do so.
Mental health is real and people still associate it with the stigma of being crazy, insane, etc and belittle it which is wild to me. If you're not happy, or not yourself, or not growing how you want to, and it's affecting your temperament or mood and you can see/feel that, maybe it's time for you take a step back and reevaluate what you have going on and what you have surrounding you. People make up their own narratives though because they don't understand the concept of showing grace, empathy, and kindness without receiving anything in return.
He said she said. Both parties need to get on with it
Ben treated the press conference like his 3 point shot
😂😂
They didn’t like each other for years they just tolerated each other simple!!!
Stephen L Smith strikes again. U can still b mad depressed and smile in public. There can b good moments but sometimes the bad overtakes the good moments
Did you even watch the whole video? Steven A clearly pointed out the inconsistencies of Ben's own words.
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@@novacorps2468 Did YOU watch the whole press conference? There were no inconsistencies. Everything was very well covered.