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[Highlight] Ben Simmons plays smothering defense on Luka Doncic, who hits the triple anyway



[Highlight] Ben Simmons plays smothering defense on Luka Doncic, who hits the triple anyway

by AashyLarry

42 Comments

  1. damn looks like Luka taunts him afterwards but Ben has his back turned

  2. Acrobatic-Dog7044

    I swear he’s only a 35% 3 point shooter but it feels like it always goes in when he needs it to

  3. EddyTreeNJ

    That should’ve been foul on Luca he pushed Ben’s arms away

  4. ShaedonSharpeMVP_

    Insanely cool camera angle to see a play like this from

  5. BetweenCoffeeNSleep

    Outstanding defense. Luka hit a very tough shot, after a lot of effort and clock time. He was dribbling for a long time. The rest of the team’s engagement tanks if you get too much of this.

  6. redditmodshavedowns2

    You really gotta give Ben credit to be back out there and giving it his all

    The dude got more hate than maybe any nba player ever and that would be really hard to move forward but hopeful it can push him forward

    If he had a solid jump shot he really could be a top 10 pg in the next few years

  7. Folk-Herro

    Just gotta tell him “good shot” and bet that he won’t do it again

  8. Rainn__40

    I love his defense fr I’ll say that. His passing used to be fire too

  9. embiid0for11w0pts

    Simmons is the only defender I can think of that reliably gives Luka trouble. He’s a menace. Fantastic D. Fouls from both but good no call

  10. I love how it looks like for a brief moment both players stop to look and complain to the ref and then just immediately play on lol

  11. HBdrunkandstuff

    Lukas body language is the exact way I feel when I watch him play basketball.

  12. Last season ben gets called for 6 fouls in this one possession.

  13. angel2timez

    Looking at the ref and those body movements waiting for the foul ruined it for me lol Luka is so gooood, you dont need the ref baby

  14. LividClient

    I love Luka but it’s so annoying how he constantly looking for fouls and bitching at the refs

  15. brucewayne1935

    I think I’m in the minority of Ben Simmons believers. I’m not saying back to where he was, but at least a good starter in the NBA.

  16. logster2001

    Luka legit has some of the best handles of all time

  17. mryessirskiii

    Love this angle + the way Ben was playing. Absolutely smothering Luka the entire time but ofc It’s *Luka* lol. Really hope this year is the year Ben ups his game. Rooting hard for him rn

  18. jumboponcho

    Great offense beats great defense, a demonstration

  19. MinesweeperGang

    Ben Simmons plays smothering defense on Luka Doncic, who commits a clear offensive foul and hits the triple anyway.

  20. BackendSpecialist

    He messed up when he gave him space. Should’ve stayed on him.

  21. Stepfish35

    On one of those shots he forced a switch from Ben, and ended up with Mikal Bridges as the on ball defender so he’s barely in a better situation – didn’t matter. My god he is good.

  22. Nearby_Hat_2346

    Four seconds into the video, it looks like Simmons foot and ankle touch the floor. Is that normal? If not, why didn’t his body react to it?

  23. Gristle__McThornbody

    Can’t defend that any better honestly, unless you are Christian Wood. But glad to see Simmons back. You can tell he is really digging in on defense in that video clip. Hopefully he continues to stay healthy.

  24. believemedude

    Luka is so good. I wish he’d stop complaining to officials 24/7

  25. Revolutionary_Fig912

    Luka is such a bitch when he plays but he’s so good

  26. trinquin

    Ben Simmons out a month for mental health after this one.

  27. EnoughLawfulness3163

    He’s not the most accurate 3 point shooter, but I feel like he’s equally accurate no matter how difficult the shot

  28. Riles4prez

    Why does he have to complain every other time. He’s too good to do this every game lol

  29. 4thDimensionFletcher

    To Ben Simmons’ credit Luka fouled. You can’t just throw someone’s arm out of the way.

  30. brythefrenchfry

    Whos doing the camera work? Pretty cinematic

  31. materics

    Ben does reach. It’s a foul but it makes for a good clip in the end.

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