The trajectory of an NBA career is unpredictable. 26-year-old Ben Simmons, the Brooklyn Nets point guard, is widely critiqued for his playing and has been a subject of debate. He has faced criticism for his shooting ability and offensive performance.?

The discourse around Simmons’ career has taken a new turn with recent comments from Sean Marks, the general manager of the Brooklyn Nets. His perspective, however, has been met with skepticism and even outright disbelief by some fans.

Sean Marks is optimistic about Ben Simmons

Despite recent setbacks and criticism surrounding Simmons’ game, former Kiwi pro Marks believes there is still room for excellence in his #10. “I think knowing that he?s mid-20s and he has still hopefully not reached his prime,”?he suggested.

Marks also acknowledged that if Simmons was older, it might be more challenging to expect significant development in his skills. But given his relatively young age and potential untapped talent, the Nets’ GM remains hopeful that the Australian can return to an All-Star level of play.

?I think the hope is that he returns to that (All-Star) level of play. I mean, if he was 35 years old, I wouldn?t honestly be able to tell you that.?

Indeed, Simmons has rarely lived up to his name. A USBWA National Freshman of the Year recipient, the Melbourne-born, was the first pick of the NBA draft in 2016.

He showed glimpses of his enormous talent in the years to come, winning the NBA Rookie of the Year in 2018. Yet, Simmons could never get his breakthrough season, and many blame it due to his misconduct. As it stands, he is the most-fined player in NBA history, which undoubtedly sways public opinion.

Fans express doubt over Marks’ judgment

Not everyone shares Marks’ optimistic outlook. Many fans have expressed their concerns over Simmons’ status as an important player.

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Some fans believe that Simmon’s best days are behind him already.

A certain Nets fan had issues with Simmons’ excuses.

A rather blunt tweet followed soon after.

Others highlighted specific areas where they feel Simmons needs improvement – particularly when it comes to shooting ability.

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Will Simmons prove his critics wrong and reach new heights in his career? Or has he already peaked? Only time will tell.

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