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Ben Simmons made his much-anticipated move out of the Philadelphia 76ers during the mid-season trade window. However, it seems not everything is going according to plan.

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He missed out on all the games after his blockbuster move to the Brooklyn Nets. Moreover, he has gone the entire season without stepping onto the basketball court!

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Interestingly enough, there were reports that suggested that Simmons might play Game 4 of the 7 match series between the Nets and the Boston Celtics. However, Simmons woke up with a back sore that kept him out.

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His antics have earned him headlines around the world. Analysts and fans have left no stone unturned to roast the Australian star. Furthermore, a former WWE commentator has entered the game.

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Taking to Twitter, former WWE ring announcer Charly Arnolt roasted Simmons and also questioned his abilities on the court.

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Former WWE announcer brutally roasts Ben Simmons

The Brooklyn Nets just got out of the race for the NBA championship, with a 1st round exit playing against the Boston Celtics. Interestingly enough, the Nets are the only team to not register a single win in the playoffs.

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With this humiliating loss, stars like Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving, and Ben Simmons are facing the wrath of the media and the fans.

Out of the names mentioned above, Simmons and Durant are facing most of the heat. After making his move from the Philadelphia 76ers to the Brooklyn Nets, Simmons has not played a single minute!

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Despite reports suggesting Simmons might play Game 4, he refused to turn up citing back problems. This has triggered a reaction from the sports world.

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Former WWE announcer Charly Arnolt said, “In this single solitary moment, I am putting in more work than Ben Simmons did the entire season. Don’t get me started on the fact that he did not turn up for Game number 4. It makes me feel like, he just isn’t cut out to be a professional basketball player.

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After a shocking season, Simmons would look to make his return to action next season. Interestingly enough, that will be his first action on the court in over a year.

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Abhinava Ghosh is an NBA writer at EssentiallySports with a wealth of experience covering the league. He has written over 1400 articles for EssentiallySports, showcasing his expertise in analyzing and reporting on NBA trade rumors, injury updates, and the ever-changing dynamics of the league. He had successfully covered the entire Kevin Durant trade saga at Brooklyn, which led to the basketball legend’s move to the Desert. He also kept our readers updated on the Brittney Griner situation throughout her exile in Russia. One of Abhinava's proudest moments came in 2015 when the Golden State Warriors won the NBA title after 40 years. As a lifelong fan of the Dubs, Abhinava was thrilled to see his team reach the pinnacle of the sport, but he remained objective and professional in his reporting.

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