Last February, the Brooklyn Nets decided to change things up when they traded James Harden for former polarizing Philadelphia 76ers star Ben Simmons. They hoped that Simmons would stabilize their team amidst a disappointing campaign. Unfortunately, due to injuries, Simmons never played a game.
That meant the Nets’ season opener against the Pelicans on Wednesday night was Simmons’ official debut with Brooklyn. How did it go? It probably couldn’t have gone worse for a player known for his versatility as a Swiss Army Knife.
