Ben Simmons: it's easy for people to think that me being around NBA last year helped me a lot, but it really didn't matter that much

Wizards Chasson Randle beautiful cut against Westbrook for the easy lay-up

Jacque Vaughn on the thought of taking Ben Simmons out of the game during hack a Simmons Not a chance hes going to step up and make them free throws which he did

Smith The Nets ruled Seth Curry and TJ Warren out for tomorrows preseason opener Notably Ben Simmons was not listed on the injury report That should have him clear to make his Nets debut

Here is how last year's 17th pick looked playing against G-Leaguers