Kyrie Irving Yells At Ben Simmons To Shoot: Watch

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Bobby Portis #9 of the Milwaukee Bucks goes up for a shot over Kevin Durant #7 of the Brooklyn Nets during the first half of the game at Fiserv Forum on October 26, 2022 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by John Fisher/Getty Images)
Ben Simmons looks scared to shoot these days.

By now, it should be clear to everyone watching the NBA that there is something wrong with Ben Simmons. After missing a year, it was a given that he would be a bit rusty to start the year. Having said that, no one thought he would look as incompetent as he has. Sure, he is grabbing a few rebounds and getting some solid assists, but his scoring numbers have just been awful.

It feels like every single game is a regression of his skills, and on Wednesday night, he had fans screaming at the TV thanks to an awful 4-point performance. This came against the Milwaukee Bucks, who were able to defeat the Nets thanks to a 43-point performance from the likes of Giannis Antetokounmpo. To put it lightly, Simmons and the Nets got outclassed.

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There were some bad moments for Simmons throughout the game, including this one in the third quarter. As you can see in the video clip down below, Kyrie passes the ball off to Simmons who has a clear shot. Instead of shooting it, he opts to pass to Kevin Durant, who eventually got the bucket. Irving was so frustrated by Simmons that he yelled "shoot it Ben" while throwing his hands up in disgust.

This is yet another example of just how timid Simmons has become when it comes to playing basketball. He looks absolutely scared out there, and this should be of great concern to the Nets, moving forward. That said, the Nets put themselves in this situation, and now, they need to figure it out.

The Nets are 1-3 to start the season, which is a continuation of their dysfunction from last season. On paper, this team should be a whole lot better, but for now, they are stuck with a roster that has very little depth.

Stay tuned to HNHH for more news and updates from around the basketball world. Also, let us know what you think of Simmons' play, in the comments below.

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Alexander Cole is the current Managing Editor of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. During this time, he has shown an expertise in Air Jordans, Yeezys, and all things that have to do with Nike. His favorite kicks are the Air Jordan 1 High OG, the Air Jordan 4, the Air Jordan 6, and the Adidas Yeezy Boost 350 V2 in the "Beluga 2.0" colorway. Although his collection might not be the biggest, he is always looking to add new styles to it. When it comes to sports, Alex has a particular interest in the NBA and the NFL. His favorite teams are anywhere LeBron goes, and the Kansas City Chiefs. As a Montrealer, the Montreal Canadiens hold a special place in his heart, even if they haven't won the Stanley Cup in his lifetime. Alex also works for the Concordia Stingers, where he provides play-by-play and color commentary for the football, hockey, and basketball teams His favorite hip-hop artists are Kendrick Lamar, Playboi Carti, Travis Scott, and Lil Uzi Vert.
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