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Nets’ Steve Nash doesn’t care if Ben Simmons ever shoots a jump shot in Brooklyn, praises versatility

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It’s been over a year since Ben Simmons played in an NBA game and questions about his role with his new team are still very much unanswered. 

The last time NBA fans saw Simmons on a court, he was unwilling to shoot as the Philadelphia 76ers lost Game 7 to the Atlanta Hawks in the 2021 Eastern Conference Semifinals.  

Head coach Steve Nash speaks during a press conference at Nets Media Day at HSS Training Center on Sept. 26, 2022, in Brooklyn. (Dustin Satloff/Getty Images)

Simmons’ confidence in his shot was so destroyed that he passed up a wide-open dunk, essentially leading to the end of his days in Philadelphia. 

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Now with the Brooklyn Nets, Simmons is surrounded by two of the best offensive players in the game, and head coach Steve Nash is perfectly fine with Simmons looking to make plays for others rather than his shaky jump shot. 

"Very unique," Nash said on Wednesday, according to the New York Post. "That’s what makes Ben great. That’s why I don’t care if he ever shoots a jump shot for the Brooklyn Nets. He’s welcome to, but that’s not what makes him special and not what we need. He’s a great complement to our team and he’s an incredible basketball player because of his versatility.

Ben Simmons attends the U.S. Open on Sept. 6, 2022, in Queens, New York City. (Jean Catuffe/GC Images)

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"He’s a great screener, terrific vision. With his size and speed he’s able to push the ball in transition and also get in the gaps. So a great fit for Kevin [Durant] and Ky [Irving] to try to make the game a little

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