Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://mypepack.gophersport.com/video/?vid=NJJS0QZ0pNQ Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter How Ben Simmons went from the next LeBron to being a Philly bust [5ggiJ6b220Q] Health Updated on August 06, 2026 EDT — Published on August 06, 2026 EDT Ben Simmons' time as a Philadelphia 76er is seen as a failure. After a horrific 2021 Eastern Conference Semifinals loss against the Atlanta Hawks, what followed was a head-spinning offseason filled with finger-pointing, reports of mental health issues, and a city turning on their once bright star, leaving Ben wanting out of Philly. It was a messy situation, and whether or not you believe all the blame unfairly fell on Ben’s shoulders, his time as a Sixer is seen as a waste. However, failure often comes from great expectations, and Ben had lofty hopes placed upon him as he entered the league. He grew from an unknown international prospect to dominating competition stateside. Dubbed the next LeBron James. The final missing piece for a rebuilding franchise searching for its first title in decades. Let’s meet those versions of Ben Simmons in the prism. Correction: at 6:32, attribution should be Julius Erving. Also, at 10:54, the attribution should be Brett Brown Written and produced by: Joe Ali Directed and edited by: Ryan Simmons Subscribe: Enter the Secret Base: Follow us on Twitter: Follow us on Twitch: Follow us on Tiktok: Check out our full video catalog: Visit our playlists: Explore SB Nation: dvVThrYjHVT ALrCSlHX9s4 FdDyL81z3d5 mUq2L3PmLrv SQhKpdioFRA
Ben Simmons' time as a Philadelphia 76er is seen as a failure. After a horrific 2021 Eastern Conference Semifinals loss against the Atlanta Hawks, what followed was a head-spinning offseason filled with finger-pointing, reports of mental health issues, and a city turning on their once bright star, leaving Ben wanting out of Philly. It was a messy situation, and whether or not you believe all the blame unfairly fell on Ben’s shoulders, his time as a Sixer is seen as a waste. However, failure often comes from great expectations, and Ben had lofty hopes placed upon him as he entered the league. He grew from an unknown international prospect to dominating competition stateside. Dubbed the next LeBron James. The final missing piece for a rebuilding franchise searching for its first title in decades. Let’s meet those versions of Ben Simmons in the prism. Correction: at 6:32, attribution should be Julius Erving. Also, at 10:54, the attribution should be Brett Brown Written and produced by: Joe Ali Directed and edited by: Ryan Simmons Subscribe: Enter the Secret Base: Follow us on Twitter: Follow us on Twitch: Follow us on Tiktok: Check out our full video catalog: Visit our playlists: Explore SB Nation: dvVThrYjHVT ALrCSlHX9s4 FdDyL81z3d5 mUq2L3PmLrv SQhKpdioFRA