Ben Simmons's Brooklyn Nets debut did not go well.
The three-time all-star, who sat out last season with back and mental health issues, scored just four points and fouled out in 26 minutes.
He missed both foul shots he took, appeared to pass up shots, and turned the ball over three times. On the brighter side, he had five rebounds and five assists.
Oh, and the Pelicans spanked the Nets by 22 points in Brooklyn.
Of course, Twitter had things to say about Simmons's poor showing.
BEN SIMMONS IS BACK
— NBA Slime (@TerryFranconia) October 20, 2022
4 points
5 rebounds
5 assists
6 fouls
3 turnovers
2/3 shooting (both dunks)
-26 +/-
Ben Simmons if you can make one jump shot nigga… pic.twitter.com/x5wNqAsjS9
— SSID/Former Baby (@1017Van) October 13, 2022
Zion when he sees Ben Simmons guarding himpic.twitter.com/acgcLHWOEY
— Overtime (@overtime) October 20, 2022
Zion's POV of Ben Simmons pic.twitter.com/TQvxiZ3enh
— NBA Memes (@NBAMemes) October 20, 2022
Tell Ben Simmons it’s time. pic.twitter.com/wO9GWhfxgY
— 🦅 Dorian (@nd0rian) October 20, 2022
76ers fans watching Ben Simmons suck pic.twitter.com/Yp8a4NFnd5
— ⚡️ (@HoodiDrew) October 20, 2022
When Floyd Mayweather said legalized bank robbery, he was talking about Ben Simmons.
— Ahmed/The Ears/Lakers suck🇸🇴 (@big_business_) October 20, 2022
Ben Simmons might be the most talented USELESS player in NBA history
— ⚡️ (@HoodiDrew) October 20, 2022
Will things get better for Simmons or is he cooked?