For Steve Nash, a tough evening from Ben Simmons doesn’t imply the tip of the world for the Brooklyn Nets.
Nash acknowledges the truth that Simmons regarded rusty on the Nets’ 130-108 opener loss towards the New Orleans Pelicans on Wednesday, however reiterates that their support as a workforce gained’t fade away on the embattled star level ahead.
He additionally famous that regardless of an abysmal displaying, Simmons nonetheless delivered some glimpses of what he’s as an all-around machine.
“I just think he’s rusty,” coach Nash informed reporters about Simmons’ poor Nets debut, via ESPN’s Nick Friedell. “The guy hasn’t played in over a year. He’s still getting used to referees, defense, offense.
“This is a process for Ben … He’s shown obviously glimpses of the player we know he is and can be, but it’s not easy. We’re here to support him.”
Simmons, who sat out the whole thing of final season attributable to again harm and a controversial stand-off with the Philadelphia 76ers, had an disagreeable night in entrance of the Barclays Center crowd. He took a untimely depart after fouling out in 23 minutes of play, posting 4 factors, 5 rebounds, 5 assists and three turnovers.
But the truth that the matchup serves as the primary of the 82 complete common season video games, Simmons nonetheless has extra possibilities to bounce again and familiarize himself again to his conditioned type.
The Friday bout towards the Toronto Raptors might play its objective of serving to him to embark on a path in direction of wanted redemption.
