Ben Simmons makes his preseason debut with Kings against Warriors
Saturday's exhibition outing was the former 76ers standout's first, and Golden State's Steve Kerr offered a warm message afterward.
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What happened
Ben Simmons played for the Sacramento Kings in a preseason game against the Golden State Warriors on Saturday, Oct. 10. Fans reacted to a smooth fadeaway jumper from him, a shot area where he has faced criticism throughout his career. Warriors coach Steve Kerr then sent Simmons a heartfelt message.
Why it matters
The game marked Simmons' return to the NBA court. Kerr's message was directed at the Kings star amid his comeback.
Timeline
- Oct 10: Ben Simmons played in a preseason game for the Kings against the Warriors.
- Oct 11, 3:58 AM ET: Fans reacted to Simmons' fadeaway jumper during the game.
- Oct 11, 10:07 PM ET: Warriors coach Steve Kerr sent Simmons a heartfelt message.
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