Ben Simmons has lost all credibility - Tim Legler | First Take 

The reaction jwill had when molly once again said something irrelevant was priceless 😂😂

This is Killing Jwill because He COULD NOT play anymore.. compared to Simmons who WONT play by choice.

Not always a fan of JWill's takes, but he is speaking from the heart here, this is a good segment here. It's almost as if JWill is pained by this whole incident

I remember Mike Miller playing with severe back pain where he couldn't sit down. Ben Simmons doesn't care.

Surprised Stephen A. was able to get through 3 minutes without interrupting anybody

Ben in the locker room: “Yo, all we got to do is set more screens and run pick and pop better, y’all keep your heads up WE gon get through this” Everyone else in the locker room: “SHUT THE FCK UP FOREVER”

The only time I've agreed with Jay. Simmons loves everything except the game

when Tim speaks Basketball you listen and you know he brings the real stuff...

When tim legler talks, we listen.

Philly is now accepting apologies from Brooklyn fans

Joel Embiid didn't want Ben Simmons and that is one of the reason he got booted out of Philly. SAS did a segment about Philly and AI talking about having heart, working hard, guts something you have to have when you put on a Philly jersey. Joel Embiid has all of that and Ben Simmons didn't. Ben Simmons went to the worst place in the Nets, where you have KD who is passive aggressive who is beta male, Kyrie Irving who only plays 50 % of the time and a coach in Steve Nash, so there is no one to hold Ben Simmons accountable. Ben Simmons is soft weak man. He couldn't be playing for GS or Miami Heat because Draymond Green or Jimmy Butler would have got in his face big time.

Ben Simmons is the dude I think all nba players talk about when they talk about dudes who don’t love the game and just play because they can

He lost all of his credibility a year ago... But it's good to see people finally catching up to this now

JWill has the right to say what he did because he has played the game and has been in plenty of locker rooms with teammates. Molly doesn't have a clue when it comes to understanding what JWill had to say about Simmons. Simmons reminds me of Johnny Manzeil.

How are there people actually defending Simmons at this point? Dude is being a diva and there is so much evidence against him and clowns still want to defend that??

best, most honest segment on ben ive seen.

Molly isn’t sport-smart enough to understand what these guys are saying. She’s looking at them like they’re being too harsh or that they’re thinking too deeply into this, but what JWill, Legs, and Stephen A are saying is the truest assessment of what a person’s behavior is saying; even without them verbally saying anything. Body-language and behavior tells far more about a person’s character than words.

Molly's statement shows just exactly how out of touch she is

Jay Williams hits the nail on the head.

From what I've read, Simmons hasn't even practiced with most of the starters. He's done some 3 on 3 with reserves. And they were actually thinking about putting this head case who hasn't played in a year into a playoff series with guys he's never played with? What a clown show.

Can they replace Molly already please?!

You gotta love how Jay Williams put clueless Molly in her place.

I can't believe there was a team on earth willing to take him after this fiasco. What a monumental risk. Imagine he ever has another bad game? There goes that money. Hes proven the lightest of criticism makes him hide under the covers. Id rather sign two players that are decent and i know will show up over this prima donna any day. But, hey, what do i know? Im not good enough at wasting massive amounts of money to be in charge of a sports team.

The NBA is who lost credibility. They're paying Simmons a huge salary while he's refusing to play.

i find it funny how simmons is durants teammate whos mantra coming into the league was "hard work beats talent when talent fails to work hard"

Lazy Talent vs Hard work, Simmons is a shining example of God given ability wasted, dude literally puts in the minimum but his talent was so great he got this far! He succeeded financially in life but he's going to look back some day and realise what could have been. For his sake he better hope that all that money doesn't dry up because those ho's and other young socialites will not be there in the end, in the end it's God, your family, and your legacy, that's it.

Facts. well said J Will. Scottie Pippin played through a playoff series with a hurt back, the guy couldnt even jump but he went out there and gave what he could for the team.

Jay williams had one of the best takes ive heard on this show. It was spot on.

How is the mans back hurting but he can stand n cheerlead his team to a loss all game?🤔🤦🏽‍♂️ Clearly he is finessing the system smh

I’m starting to like J Will more and more and I’ve loved Legler as an analyst for a long time. I used to think J Will was very delusional but I think he’s really good now. Apart from when he said Ime Udoka was the Celtics first black head coach last year 😂

I love how Jay Williams was on KJM wearing just a hoodie, then stopped by the First Take and put a jacket on a hoodie to look classier. 😂😂

Tim is an absolute beast Legend Bang on bang on 💯

When did Ben Simmons ever have credibility

Philly fans tried to tell y'all about Simmons but y'all didn't want to believe us...we were right

He probably hurt his back climbing a tree outside Devin Booker’s bedroom window.

I never seen someone standing up and delivering their point BIG UPS TO JWILL one of the smoothest PG ever! I hope Ben sees this video but I don't care to see him play ever again either he can GO!

His back hurts bc all those chains he likes wearing

There was a report saying Ben Simmons is walking around like MJ in nets practice. Turns out that wasn’t a compliment.

You can’t come too NY , half assing… good job on the media for calling that big baby out

Finally everyone sees what Philly went through

2:25 YEP! Nobody really cares anymore when Ben Simmons is coming back to play. Guy is a JOKE and the biggest baby ever. I am so glad that Stephen A. Smith has reminded the audience in other segments that Ben Simmons has BEEN a quitter. He quitted back in college on LSU. He has shown us what he is already before the 76ers debacle even occured!

Now the world sees what us philly fans are talking about, we have been vilified bcuz of Ben. We backed him ever since his rookie year. Every year he showed clips of hitting a jump shot but hardly tried it in the game. Everyone who backed this guys needs to apologize to Philly. And now he has the nerve to file a grievance to get his 20 mil back. This guy is a narcissist. I just wish he loved the game so he could show the next level talent which is beautiful to watch

Simmon’s face always looks like he doesn’t want to be apart and can’t wait to go home and hide😳

Molly is always speaking based off emotions and not with logic, that's why so many people get upset with her. Plus it's not her job and if you try to explain that to her I bet she would pull the women empowered card. Undisputed is better because moderators do their job and the debaters debate.

“Cuz u like to dress nice?” Molly SHUT UP. He was explaining himself. “Ya no please do” Unnecessary commentary. I like how he started to address her and ending his sentence with “..Molly”

Thank u for cutting the video at the PERFECT MOMENT!! Stevenay smiff was just about to open his biggest mouth and ruin it, but u cut him off. Great job! Liked.

Joel Embiid diagnosed Ben Simmons perfectly "He cares more about being the star than being a teammate"

Molly mad at Jwil cause she got on the same green jacket that Ben had on the bench 😅

Brooklyn screwed up big time getting Ben Simmons. A bust.

The surprise is everywhere in the world except Philly. It’s been obvious for a while to all Philly fans this guy has checked out and has no interest in playing basketball. He has no interest in grinding to get better - learning to shoot - improving his game. He just wants to be some gucci celebrity and spend his money. But basketball? He’s out.

Tim Legler is awesome. Couldn't have said it any better than Tim Legler. You could tell from Tim Legler's almost red face just how frustrated and disappointed he is with Ben Simmons. That phrase that Legler used about Simmons just sums it up perfectly....Ben Simmons has LOST ALL CREDIBILITY with his teammates, and it shows with all those fake and awkward interactions he has on the sidelines with the team. It's so frustrating to see a player who could have really helped the Nets be so USELESS.

He was always overhyped its overwhelmed him. He might be ruined in the confidence department.

How can you lose something that you never had????!!!!! Ben Simmons has quit on 2 teams, and therefore he never had any credibility!!

In his mind Ben Simmons has achieved ultimate success. Every sports program is devoting 5 to 10 minutes on him, the TV cameras are focusing on his game time spectator wardrobe, he doesn’t even have to pick up a basketball, and he’s been picking up checks from 2 teams. What more could we ask for? That he goes out and actually play???? He’s no fool, we all are!!

Love how they cut off SAS in all seriousness here.

Best part is when SAS' part got cut; the professionals said all there needed to be said.

Jwill right Molly be quiet 🤐

Cut the video off exactly when they needed to.

I am Happy Timmy is getting more Tv time. Hes has stuck with ESPn even when they put him on the back burner.

Imagine just telling your boss, nah im not coming to work cause of some "soreness"

This was a great segment ty legz & jwill

Legler one of the best commentators espn got ☝️

People should understand one thing.. Klay thomson tore is acl in final of 2019 and came back hit 2 free throws and asked kerr he wants to remain on court... That is the love for the game.. The championship mamba mentality... You have kawhi, ben Simmons if they feel just a discomfort they won't play...

Ben former teammate Tyrese Maxey improved tho... Same management too

Simmons is not a basketball player, he is a person. He lost his passion for the game, and that is not a crime. Just give the money back, walk away, no hate.

He is the poster child but there are a lot of guys like that they make so much money they have lost all motivation to even play the very game they are being paid for.

Ben Simmons has his picture up at every Walmart in America next to all the "Missing Children" in America.

The ad that ran for me before this video was the Wingstop ad where the guy looks at the dude and says "You seem like a boneless guy". He could have been talking to Ben Simmons.

These dudes are soft. I'm a woman and I played in my high school finals with a dislocated thumb, popped it back into place and wrapped it. I won MVP.. scored 22 points, 7 rebounds, 5 assist

Wow, Jay hit this on the head.

I’m glad this video cuts off right when SAS starts talking

J-Will totally on point here. I'm Aussie and played ball at a high level. Have heard from people who played around him even during high school before he went to America that he's insanely selfish and arrogant. Total diva who is out for himself.

SAS was taking mental notes... that was well said

Simmons is an extremely talented player. However, hard work beats talent when talent doesn’t work hard.

Larry Bird...bad back. Practiced everytime with dream team regaurdless. Got much respect.

I like to equivalent the Ben Simmons situation to Magic Johnson when he was referred to as Tragic Bronson. They both had terrible final series which inevitably lost the game for their teams. They are very similar situations. The difference being is that Magic Johnson put in the work to redeem himself. Ben Simmons is hiding like a coward and blaming everyone except the one person responsible.....Ben Simmons. As a basketball fan I am really disgusted about the situation and I think the best thing for all parties involved would to be for Ben to retire permanently. It is certainly giving the NBA bad look. Until the NBA decides to put its foot down and make examples star athletes like Ben Simmons will continue to take advantage of the situation and continue to decrease fan basis in this great sport

I like how Jwill said that and than camera pans out and the 3 guys in gray/black and Molly looking like a sour green apple.

If Ben was a bit more open with the public about what he's experienced in this time he hasn't played, maybe the conversation would be different. You don't have to go into detail. Look at Klay, he's been open (to a point) about his struggles to get back and play. We see the short clips of his working on rehab, the happenstance pics of him courtside struggling to be so close to the game but can't play. It made the comeback, the current level he's playing at, mean that much more. As a person who deals with and works in mental health, sometimes the best thing you can do is come out and be vulnerable, just a little, and say, yeah, I'm struggling with confidence, with feeling like I'm going to be the player I was or better or worse. I'm having a hard time with hearing the push back from the media, etc. Right now, it just feels like a player who wants people to know he's still on a team, but not actually wanting to play. To see Jay, who clearly misses what could have been, talk about this kinda hurts.

With everyone talking about Ben Simmons, he is going to complain about his mental health soon. And that's gonna force everyone to back off him, just watch and see

Kyrie had his stance and actually was fined for being involved with his team after a game u took he could come back. Simmons hasn't even spoke to his teammates and wants nothing to do with the sport.

Please please continue to record all takes from the experts and ignore SAS. This was good.

I new the wheels were coming off when Kyrie said they don’t need a coach and when harden was traded

The Nets should find a way to terminate his contract.

I am very disappointed in the 76ers Organization because, they could of handle the whole situation better. Daryl Morey lacked responsibility as an executive by ignoring Ben Simmons injuries, and sent two more injured NBA players (Seth Curry and Andre Drummond) along with Ben Simmons too the Brooklyn Net's Organization for James Harden and that's not an equal trade! I just don't understand it...

Keep the same energy

Jwill shutting molly up had me dying.

JWill is right everybody's sore. Especially the people who've been playing all season 35+ min per game.

Was t just the hawks series legs. It was EVERY playoff series.

The next CBA gone be real interesting…just prepare for a lockout

Nobody questioned kyries love for the game , kyrie just understands life is bigger than basketball

Tim lengler need to feature more on this show...

Steve Nash used to lie on the floor during TOs bc his back hurt so badly.

imagine, with talent that Simmons has, and just wasting it, J. Will would do anything to play pro, it's gotta be insult, to all these former players, to see Ben like this.

Remind me of Leonard not coming back for the spurs

He had back surgery yesterday. Who will be first to give a public apology?

...maybe the need/desire to be looked at is the sign of the underlying maladjustment?

Lsu,The 76ers,Team Australia,and now the Nets ...SMH

It took people 4 years to reslize this....the man ATTEMPTS 2 3s a year and that's not a sign of anything?

JWill is the first man I seen wear a hoodie with a suit jacket

If Ben Simmons contracts allow him to get paid with out playing he will and has taken advantage of it 30 something million dollars..for not working he took advantage....