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Why isn't Ben Simmons playing in the Olympics?
Posted by LSULyle00690 on 8/15/16 at 7:37 pm330
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re: Why isn't Ben Simmons playing in the Olympics?Posted by Honeybadger_tm7 on 8/15/16 at 7:38 pm to LSULyle00690
No chest
re: Why isn't Ben Simmons playing in the Olympics?Posted by J Murdah on 8/15/16 at 7:39 pm to LSULyle00690
because hes not good enough
re: Why isn't Ben Simmons playing in the Olympics?Posted by LSUTil_iDie on 8/15/16 at 7:40 pm to LSULyle00690
Why would he want to play for the Australian basketball team?
re: Why isn't Ben Simmons playing in the Olympics?Posted by massiveattack on 8/15/16 at 7:41 pm to LSULyle00690
Takes too much effort
re: Why isn't Ben Simmons playing in the Olympics?Posted by LSUTil_iDie 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.
re: Why isn't Ben Simmons playing in the Olympics?Posted by LSULyle00690 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
re: Why isn't Ben Simmons playing in the Olympics?Posted by Gulf Coast Tiger 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
re: Why isn't Ben Simmons playing in the Olympics?Posted by LSUButt 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.
re: Why isn't Ben Simmons playing in the Olympics?Posted by TheWalrus 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.
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re: Why isn't Ben Simmons playing in the Olympics?Posted by LSU1SLU 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.
re: Why isn't Ben Simmons playing in the Olympics?Posted by TampaTiger22 on 8/15/16 at 8:56 pm to LSULyle00690
Because he can't shoot
re: Why isn't Ben Simmons playing in the Olympics?Posted by DontCare 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.
re: Why isn't Ben Simmons playing in the Olympics?Posted by floridatigah 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.
re: Why isn't Ben Simmons playing in the Olympics?Posted by Nix to Twillie on 8/15/16 at 10:19 pm to LSULyle00690
Because your posts are shite
re: Why isn't Ben Simmons playing in the Olympics?Posted by Rebel on 8/15/16 at 10:21 pm to floridatigah
quote:
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.
re: Why isn't Ben Simmons playing in the Olympics?Posted by boxcar willie 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.
re: Why isn't Ben Simmons playing in the Olympics?Posted by RummelTiger on 8/15/16 at 10:40 pm to LSULyle00690
lolwut?
re: Why isn't Ben Simmons playing in the Olympics?Posted by LSU Tigershark 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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