Ben Simmons Receives Promising Update After Signing With Kings

A Ben Simmons bounce back?

Simmons has been a highly criticized player over the years, now playing with a chip on his shoulder after everybody counted him out. By taking a chance on him with a standard contract, the Kings showed they believe in Simmons, and he could repay them by stepping into the best version of himself.

"That's the guy you're getting. A hungry kid that's got a ton of talent, that's got a lot of years to give," Patrick finished.

The last time we saw Simmons in action, he averaged 2.9 points, 3.8 rebounds, and 3.1 assists through 18 games with the L.A. Clippers in the 2024-25 season. After taking the entire 2025-26 season to recover mentally and physically, what's stopping him from becoming the player we saw a few years ago?

As a 6-foot-10 point guard with great defensive skills, high-level playmaking, and elite athleticism, Simmons has everything to become a high-impact player for the Kings. Sure, some fans wanted them to take a chance on a younger player who better fits their rebuild timeline, but the ceiling is too high not to gamble on Simmons.

The biggest knock on Simmons recently has been his glaring lack of confidence. Through his last few seasons in the NBA, fans constantly knocked him for being a different player than he was before. But if Patrick is right about what he sees in his godson, then the Kings might get the best version of Simmons we have seen since he was an All-Star with the Philadelphia 76ers.

Of course, time will tell if Simmons is looking as good as some people are saying, but with training camp just a few weeks away, we should get an idea pretty soon.