Ben Simmons sweepstakes

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Re: Ben Simmons sweepstakes 

Post#21 » by louc1970 » Tue Jun 17, 2025 4:37 pm

If he could just shoot free throws!!!!!!
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Re: Ben Simmons sweepstakes 

Post#22 » by tmorgan » Tue Jun 17, 2025 8:50 pm

Sweepstakes has too positive a connotation at this point for this guy.

“Ben Simmons raffle”, “Ben Simmons potluck”, or “Ben Simmons white elephant” all seem more appropriate.

…Clippers open up their mystery gift, it’s “Ben Simmons”. Brooklyn previously opened “cap space”. Clippers smile shyly at Brooklyn and state “we’re trading, hope you enjoy Ben again.”
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Re: Ben Simmons sweepstakes 

Post#23 » by taikibansei » Tue Jun 17, 2025 9:40 pm

tmorgan wrote:Sweepstakes has too positive a connotation at this point for this guy.

“Ben Simmons raffle”, “Ben Simmons potluck”, or “Ben Simmons white elephant” all seem more appropriate.

…Clippers open up their mystery gift, it’s “Ben Simmons”. Brooklyn previously opened “cap space”. Clippers smile shyly at Brooklyn and state “we’re trading, hope you enjoy Ben again.”


Good post, but I think even you are being too kind. How about these potential thread titles?

Ben Simmons yard sale
Ben Simmons bake sale
Ben Simmons gift basket
Ben Simmons foreclosure sale
Ben Simmons gift card
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Re: Ben Simmons sweepstakes 

Post#24 » by shrink » Tue Jun 17, 2025 9:48 pm

tmorgan wrote:Sweepstakes has too positive a connotation at this point for this guy.

“Ben Simmons raffle”, “Ben Simmons potluck”, or “Ben Simmons white elephant” all seem more appropriate.

…Clippers open up their mystery gift, it’s “Ben Simmons”. Brooklyn previously opened “cap space”. Clippers smile shyly at Brooklyn and state “we’re trading, hope you enjoy Ben again.”

Bravo, sir! :lol:
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Re: Ben Simmons sweepstakes 

Post#25 » by tmorgan » Tue Jun 17, 2025 10:11 pm

taikibansei wrote:
tmorgan wrote:Sweepstakes has too positive a connotation at this point for this guy.

“Ben Simmons raffle”, “Ben Simmons potluck”, or “Ben Simmons white elephant” all seem more appropriate.

…Clippers open up their mystery gift, it’s “Ben Simmons”. Brooklyn previously opened “cap space”. Clippers smile shyly at Brooklyn and state “we’re trading, hope you enjoy Ben again.”


Good post, but I think even you are being too kind. How about these potential thread titles?

Ben Simmons yard sale
Ben Simmons bake sale
Ben Simmons gift basket
Ben Simmons foreclosure sale
Ben Simmons gift card


I show up to my favorite store with a Ben Simmons gift card. Upon presenting it, they take away all my purchases, take all the money out of my wallet, and kick me out of the store.
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Re: Ben Simmons sweepstakes 

Post#26 » by taikibansei » Tue Jun 17, 2025 10:13 pm

tmorgan wrote:
taikibansei wrote:
tmorgan wrote:Sweepstakes has too positive a connotation at this point for this guy.

“Ben Simmons raffle”, “Ben Simmons potluck”, or “Ben Simmons white elephant” all seem more appropriate.

…Clippers open up their mystery gift, it’s “Ben Simmons”. Brooklyn previously opened “cap space”. Clippers smile shyly at Brooklyn and state “we’re trading, hope you enjoy Ben again.”


Good post, but I think even you are being too kind. How about these potential thread titles?

Ben Simmons yard sale
Ben Simmons bake sale
Ben Simmons gift basket
Ben Simmons foreclosure sale
Ben Simmons gift card


I show up to my favorite store with a Ben Simmons gift card. Upon presenting it, they take away all my purchases, take all the money out of my wallet, and kick me out of the store.


Don't forget the no trespassing order.... :wink:
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Re: Ben Simmons sweepstakes 

Post#27 » by GatherStepGuru » Wed Jun 18, 2025 12:19 am

Guy that’s averse to pressure? Good defender that can get the ball to a scorer? Sounds like the perfect fit for WAS on a minimum deal.

Absolutely no pressure, can just pass to JPoole and whoever they draft, play a small ball 5 next to Sarr for a year, and try to rebuild his rep in a low expectation situation.
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Re: Ben Simmons sweepstakes 

Post#28 » by pr0wler » Wed Jun 18, 2025 6:20 pm

Was borderline unplayable in the playoffs. He's basically a below average backup center at this point.
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Re: Ben Simmons sweepstakes 

Post#29 » by Saul Goodman » Wed Jun 18, 2025 11:12 pm

Only place he should consider going is OKC to fit with their supercharged defence.
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Re: Ben Simmons sweepstakes 

Post#30 » by Itzmotto » Fri Jul 4, 2025 9:50 pm

He can be on a team that likes to run so he can go back to PG days and not look to score.He still a very good defender 1-5
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Re: Ben Simmons sweepstakes 

Post#31 » by PhillyNj » Fri Jul 4, 2025 10:35 pm

louc1970 wrote:If he could just shoot free throws!!!!!!

He’s the tin man.
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Re: Ben Simmons sweepstakes 

Post#32 » by Nate the Great » Sat Jul 5, 2025 2:15 am

tmorgan wrote:Sweepstakes has too positive a connotation at this point for this guy.

“Ben Simmons raffle”, “Ben Simmons potluck”, or “Ben Simmons white elephant” all seem more appropriate.

…Clippers open up their mystery gift, it’s “Ben Simmons”. Brooklyn previously opened “cap space”. Clippers smile shyly at Brooklyn and state “we’re trading, hope you enjoy Ben again.”


How about “Ben Simmons cheapstakes?”

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