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doesn't love what he's been seeing on the hardwood lately. And during a recent episode of with guest he made it crystal clear: the just isn't what it used to be. While discussing everything from rule changes to the evolution of player longevity, painted a picture of a league that's softer, less competitive, and in his words, delivering a "s-t" product.
He didn't blame the players entirely, but he made it known that he's not giving out respect just because someone puts on a jersey. Ben Simmons Catches Strays - and Then Some The conversation eventually turned to players who, in view, haven't lived up to the hype - or the paycheck. That's when he let loose on guard in a moment that lit up social media.
"But [needs] to be f-king arrested," he said. "$250 [million] for that bulls-t? Get the f-k out of my face. Robbing people, man.
" , the former No. 1 pick in 2016, has had a rollercoaster of a career. After winning Rookie of the Year and earning three All-Star nods with the , his trajectory has taken a steep dip.
Despite signing a $170 million extension in 2019, he missed all of the 2021-22 season and has since bounced from to , struggling to stay healthy - and relevant. He's now appeared in just 17 games for the this season, averaging 3.6 points and 3.
4 assists in just over 17 minutes per game. Not exactly superstar numbers for someone who's earned over $203 million, according to Spotrac. , for his part, seems content with his new chapter.
Speaking to The at the end of March, he said finally feels like home. "I never really felt like was home for me," he said. "Being in , I feel like me as a person, it's my kind of scenery or environment.
" But for ? That scenery still looks like a crime scene..
