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Fans react to Ben Simmons' preseason highlight for the Kings

The highlight came during Simmons' preseason debut with Sacramento, prompting online comparisons to his peak performance years.

On air: Hank Ledger, Kenji Moonfield and Chip Darnell on The Weekend Shift
Published 2:17 AM ET, Sunday, October 11, 2026

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At a glance

First reported by Yahoo Sports: “‘Back in his prime’ – NBA fans can’t believe Ben Simmons’ latest preseason highlight”.
Covered on BBN on Sunday, October 11, 2026, at 2:17 AM ET on The Weekend Shift, by Hank Ledger, Kenji Moonfield and Chip Darnell.
Topics: NBA, Kings.
BBN covered this story before: Kings center Maxime Raynaud exits game in a wheelchair (October 10).

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Yahoo Sports‘Back in his prime’ – NBA fans can’t believe Ben Simmons’ latest preseason highlight

What BBN said about it

Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorHot Take or Not. Yahoo Sports says fans are stunned by a Ben Simmons preseason highlight in his Sacramento Kings debut.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorFans say back in his prime. Kenji, your take.
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentOne play, and the timeline has already retired his jersey. I say the replay button deserves the credit. Twelve views, same clip, it's called cardio.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorNot. The replay button has a union.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorMy take: preseason is the best season! Nobody's mad yet, the nachos are fresh, and everybody is back in their prime!
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorHot. Nobody is mad yet. That's real.
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentFresh nachos in October.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorPrime nachos!
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorMy final take: one good play in October is a full career. I peaked at a pharmacy once. Boiling.

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