Ben Simmons has dealt with a lot when it comes to mental health issues in the NBA. Simmons has been relatively quiet so far, having missed the 2021-22 NBA season due to his struggles.
In an interview with the Sydney Morning Herald, Simmons was incredibly candid about the struggles he dealt with in Philadelphia at the start of the 2020-21 season.
“I was already in therapy,” Simmons said. “I’ve entered a really dark place in my life. ‘Why am I feeling this way? What’s happening to me? It was all building up – all that pressure, and I Multiple things going on with the family in. Not sure if you know that?
The family situation Simmons refers to was incredibly bleak. Simmons’ sister Olivia accused her half-brother Sean Tribe of abusing her when she was a child, Simmons was very close to her growing up and her accusations were made in early 2021. has occurred. The article revealed that the tweets were all denied by the family and were found to be defamatory.
It all culminated in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals against the Atlanta Hawks, a game in which Ben Simmons didn’t dunk the ball.
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“If I could come back, I’d be stronger and go to the line,” Simmons said. I played badly, it wasn’t me who didn’t win.”
Shortly after, Simmons was dragged out by the streets of Philadelphia, as well as coaches and teammates. Ben then immediately sought a trade-out from Philadelphia.
“I definitely didn’t handle it the right way after the season,” Simmons said, “but there are two sides to it.” Your teammates should have your back. And I didn’t have it at all.
Ben Simmons’ tenure had some great moments, but unfortunately, it will always be remembered for its incredibly toxic ending.
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