Many people reacted to his performance on social media. Justin Russo: "The Clippers have potentially found a breakthrough with the Ben Simmons and Ivica Zubac combination in today

Ben Simmons racked up a record $17 million in fines during the 2021–22 NBA season after refusing to play for the Philadelphia 76ers and demanding a trade. This led to financial penalties surpassing those of other prominent NBA players.

Ben Simmons returned to Barclays Center as a member of the Los Angeles Clippers on Friday. Nearly two months after his Brooklyn Nets buyout, the three-time All-Star reflected on his time with the team.