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“I'd wanna learn how you can make $80 million and play 55 games”: Shaquille O’Neal laughs in Ben Simmons' face
NBAFriday, 29 March 2024 at 22:00
Former Los Angeles Lakers legendary star Shaquille O’Neal has mocked Brooklyn Nets guard Ben Simmons earning millions despite having constant fitness struggles.
The 27-year-old has been ruled out for the remainder of the ongoing campaign with a back injury. In the last three seasons, he has only managed to play 57 games in the NBA. He missed the whole of the 2021-22 campaign because of a back injury as well.
O’Neal, who is often regarded as one of the best players in the history of the NBA, took a dig at Simmons and stated that he would like to know how the player has managed to earn $80 million in three seasons despite playing just 50-odd games.
"I'd wanna learn how you can make $80 million and play 55 games,” he said. “Teach me how you can play 55 games in 3 seasons and get $30 million, $40 million, and get another $40 million just by saying your back hurt."
Simmons, who last played for the Nets in the match against the Memphis Grizzlies, before getting injured, contributed 6.1 points, 7.9 rebounds and 5.7 assists per game.
His best outing in the ongoing campaign came in the match against the San Antonio Spurs where he registered 13 points to go with three rebounds and five assists.
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