'That's Bulls--t,' Ben Simmons Calls Out Critics Who Say He Doesn't Love Basketball

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• 'That's Bulls--t,' Ben Simmons Calls Out Critics Who Say He Doesn't Love Basketball

  Sacramento Kings forward Ben Simmons pushed back against the narrative that he doesn't love basketball during the team's media day on Monday, saying injury issues were the bigger reason he didn't play last season.

  Publisher:Bleacher Report NBA

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  Article published:Sep 28, 5:46 PM ET

• Ben Simmons Pushes Back On Criticism He Doesn't Love Basketball

  Ben Simmons pushed back Monday against years of criticism suggesting he lacks passion for basketball, calling the notion "bulls---" during Sacramento Kings media day. Simmons said health, not desire, was the reason he sat out last season while recovering from back issues that limited him with the Philadelphia 76ers and Brooklyn Nets. "What do I love about the game?" said Simmons. "Everything. It's my art. I get to come out here and be creative and play hard and compete against numerous talent...

  Publisher:RealGMArticle published:Sep 29, 9:29 AM ET

• Sacramento Kings guard Ben Simmons addresses critics in expletive clip

  New Sacramento Kings guard Ben Simmons addressed his critics who said he doesn't love the game of basketball.

  Publisher:Yahoo Sports NBAArticle published:Sep 28, 6:44 PM ET