Ben Simmons has been producing for the Brooklyn Nets early in the season through seven games. As the Nets start at 4-6, Simmons is averaging 6.1 points, 6.1 rebounds, and 6.4 assists in 24.9 minutes per game. Simmons (back) did not play in Saturday's game ...

Ben Simmons will come off the bench for the first time during the 2024-25 season on Friday. Simmons was replaced by center Nic Claxton in the Brooklyn

Simmons isn't exactly the most well-loved player in the league, which is why it comes as no surprise that the jokes started pouring in on X after the fans learned about the Nets' decision to relegate the 28-year-old to a bench role.