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Why isn't Ben Simmons playing in the Olympics?
Posted on 8/15/16 at 7:37 pm
Posted on 8/15/16 at 7:37 pm
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Posted on 8/15/16 at 7:38 pm to LSULyle00690
No chest
Posted on 8/15/16 at 7:39 pm to LSULyle00690
because hes not good enough 
Posted on 8/15/16 at 7:40 pm to LSULyle00690
Why would he want to play for the Australian basketball team?
Posted on 8/15/16 at 7:41 pm to LSULyle00690
Takes too much effort
Posted on 8/15/16 at 7:49 pm to LSUTil_iDie
Why am I getting downvoted? 
If he ever plays in the Olympics, he would play for Australia. At least I would hope so.
If he ever plays in the Olympics, he would play for Australia. At least I would hope so.
Posted on 8/15/16 at 7:55 pm to LSUTil_iDie
Australia has a great team, almost beat USA
Maybe Ben would have helped them win
Maybe Ben would have helped them win
Posted on 8/15/16 at 8:02 pm to LSULyle00690
He said he wanted to get ready for his rookie season. F he was playing for the Aussies they would have possible beaten our boys
Posted on 8/15/16 at 8:03 pm to LSULyle00690
I can't believe there are no serious posts, yet.
Anyway, Australia wanted him, but Ben knew he needed to add weight and improve his jumpshot. I read he's very much taking being the face of the 76ers franchise seriously. He skipped the Olympics because he didn't think it would be good to miss a month of the summer playing with guys he won't in the NBA. He said in 2020 if he is healthy he will 100% be there.
Anyway, Australia wanted him, but Ben knew he needed to add weight and improve his jumpshot. I read he's very much taking being the face of the 76ers franchise seriously. He skipped the Olympics because he didn't think it would be good to miss a month of the summer playing with guys he won't in the NBA. He said in 2020 if he is healthy he will 100% be there.
Posted on 8/15/16 at 8:16 pm to LSUTil_iDie
Why wouldn't he? Australia is probably the second best team in the tournament. I think the downvotes are because it seemed kind of condescending. It's not like people don't know he's Australian.
Posted on 8/15/16 at 8:40 pm to LSUTil_iDie
Your lack of knowledge on over seas basketball is why the down votes. It is a privilege to play for Australian team. Really good players. Much like France. USA is the best but not only good country.
Posted on 8/15/16 at 8:42 pm to LSU1SLU
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Your lack of knowledge on over seas basketball is why the down votes. It is a privilege to play for Australian team. Really good players
Australia wanted him to play genius...
Posted on 8/15/16 at 8:56 pm to LSULyle00690
Because he can't shoot
Posted on 8/15/16 at 9:55 pm to LSULyle00690
Doesn't his team have to allow him to play? If so, I would completely understand not wanting to risk your #1 draft pick and face of the franchise before his rookie season.
If he's still ballin in four years, I'll bet he'll get to go to the next one.
If he's still ballin in four years, I'll bet he'll get to go to the next one.
Posted on 8/15/16 at 10:07 pm to DontCare
No, the team can't restrict him from playing. It's what lsubutt posted plus Ben is a little salty about not being on the fiba team 2 years ago so he wasn't pressing to play on this team.
Posted on 8/15/16 at 10:19 pm to LSULyle00690
Because your posts are shite
Posted on 8/15/16 at 10:21 pm to floridatigah
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the team can't restrict him from playing
i'm sure there are restriction in his contract that prevent him in participating in outside basketball organizations. especially if part of the contract is guaranteed.
but I would imagine the 6ers would grant him a release.
Posted on 8/15/16 at 10:22 pm to floridatigah
Ben is still a couple years away from being at that level before he can contribute. Needs to work on his shooting big time and other aspects of his self and his game before he can be an asset at that level.
Posted on 8/15/16 at 10:40 pm to LSULyle00690
lolwut?
Posted on 8/15/16 at 10:42 pm to LSULyle00690
If he played for Aussie, that would ensure USA a gold medal. Because he's not a winner. Am I doing it right?
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