Time to buy Ben Simmons best rookies?

1212superstar · 07-02-2023, 01:32 AM

The guy is 26 years old, healthy (from what I heard) and bulked up in the off season...
Looks like he's committed to being an All-Star again..

I'm seeing some incredibly decimated prices for him right now... $31 for an Optic Blue Prizm? high was like $650

plus at this point the only star on the Nets....

vthobby · 07-02-2023, 01:57 AM

His best days are behind him.

No one wants that contract and very few people want his cards.

I'd say.......no.

Archangel1775 · 07-02-2023, 02:46 AM

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Originally Posted by 1212superstar

The guy is 26 years old, healthy (from what I heard) and bulked up in the off season...
Looks like he's committed to being an All-Star again..

I'm seeing some incredibly decimated prices for him right now... $31 for an Optic Blue Prizm? high was like $650

plus at this point the only star on the Nets....

None of that significantly applies to his mental health, which is the problem. He carried it over from the 76ers. He is too mentally weak and lazy to play NBA basketball. At this point, he's doing it for the paycheck. If you have money to burn, better off just lighting it on fire. Didn't he say he was playing for Australia and now he is out to "focus on injury rehab"? He's a clown and will be out of basketball when he gets offended NBA teams offer him a minimum contract

1980bust · 07-02-2023, 05:06 AM

Not sure about RCs, but I recently bought this /5 - my first ever Ben Simmons card - for the mooning price of $43

Stackfan · 07-02-2023, 06:14 AM

I don't think they are bad buys, just be prepared, that there's a chance he doesn't rebound. He'll be like Deron Williams or Steve Francis. I would have liked that blue optic at 31$

jcardstore · 07-02-2023, 06:30 AM

I thinki saw the triple descending golden dragon on the chart this morning.

I’d say that’s a great buying opportunity unless it turns into the inside out flexing gargoyle pattern, then you’d want to sell right away!

Kobefan · 07-02-2023, 07:20 AM

Great that he’s bulking up, but the last time i have heard, he’s an nba player with shooting issues, not an mma fighter or a wrestler, so how does bulking up fix the issue?

cardsin47 · 07-02-2023, 07:53 AM

If you’re buying because you like him for your PC - great
If you’re buying because you like him as an Investment- not great

SupermanBrandon · 07-02-2023, 08:06 AM

What does the website that you created (that you keep pumping) suggest? Buy?

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Bosoxfan5990 · 07-02-2023, 08:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1212superstar

The guy is 26 years old, healthy (from what I heard) and bulked up in the off season...
Looks like he's committed to being an All-Star again..

I'm seeing some incredibly decimated prices for him right now... $31 for an Optic Blue Prizm? high was like $650

plus at this point the only star on the Nets....

"The guy" couldn't take his college team to a 68 team tournament in a weak college conference. He stunk before he even made it to the NBA.

rifleman69 · 07-02-2023, 08:29 AM

Bulked up has nothing to do with his problems. He needs to be shooting 5-7000 shots a day from all over the court...each and every day.

rifleman69 · 07-02-2023, 08:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Stackfan

I don't think they are bad buys, just be prepared, that there's a chance he doesn't rebound. He'll be like Deron Williams or Steve Francis. I would have liked that blue optic at 31$

There's a chance he doesn't shoot either.

wubh · 07-02-2023, 08:31 AM

There's just the tricky piece of how he might choose to never play competitive basketball again because he doesn't feel like it/can't do it. And he'll make the rest of his contact regardless.

His prices got to their highs not because he was a beloved athlete who captured hearts and minds but as an investment in his potential to be an all-time great based on hype, which was obviously misplaced.

Braswell10 · 07-02-2023, 09:16 AM

Trash Jackson holiday but pump Ben Simmons.

It’s a crazy world.

phdbeckett · 07-02-2023, 09:25 AM

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Originally Posted by 1980bust

Not sure about RCs, but I recently bought this /5 - my first ever Ben Simmons card - for the mooning price of $43

Nice pun!

GOATcards · 07-02-2023, 10:54 AM

he's the 2nd best place to put your $$$ after WEMBANYAMA

mbrahv1984 · 07-02-2023, 11:25 AM

I pulled a /199 optic rookie Ben Simmons back during his peak hype and then totally forgot about it... found it again after all the hype was all but dead. Missed out on at least a grand ��

90sbasketballin · 07-02-2023, 11:47 AM

I've always been a fan of Ben Simmons despite his poor performances, but it has always been an issue with his mental strength and toughness.

He was very capable of being dominant, but unless he gets rewired, I think the odds of him becoming an All-Star caliber player are very slim. The best player on the Nets is BY FAR Mikal Bridges.

boxbuster7 · 07-02-2023, 04:02 PM

I would not buy ben simmons cards with a 10 foot pole

ninjacookies · 07-02-2023, 06:12 PM

I'm far more interested in Opie's voyage as an aspiring sentient GnR coverist than I am on his intergalactic bass calls.

There's some lingering, Arnel Pineda-like quality I can't quite place my E.T. finger on.

IronCladLou · 07-02-2023, 07:42 PM

He is a disgrace. I am glad he is never returning to Australia

drobfan8 · 07-02-2023, 09:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cardsin47

If you’re buying because you like him for your PC - great
If you’re buying because you like him as an Investment- not great

Nailed the take.

Totally agree.

Right now if I'm taking a risk, it's on Zion, not Ben

BigSeph · 07-02-2023, 09:43 PM

Guy has been in the league 7 years.

Missed 2 entire seasons due to injuries and "mental issues" most guys would have played through.

Averages 5 3-point attempts. Per year. As a primary ballhandler.

Had 2 entire missed seasons to figure out how to shoot a 3, still can't. Had multiple offseasons to improve his game, hasn't.

Please tell me how this time will be any different vs his track record of disappointment.

no10pin · 07-02-2023, 10:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1212superstar

The guy is 26 years old, healthy (from what I heard) and bulked up in the off season...
Looks like he's committed to being an All-Star again..

I'm seeing some incredibly decimated prices for him right now... $31 for an Optic Blue Prizm? high was like $650

plus at this point the only star on the Nets....

His wave 3 Fibonacci differential is only .432 to the third power. What are you thinking???

Also, this was awesome.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stackfan

I don't think they are bad buys, just be prepared, that there's a chance he doesn't rebound. He'll be like Deron Williams or Steve Francis. I would have liked that blue optic at 31$

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Originally Posted by rifleman69

There's a chance he doesn't shoot either.

tjforce · 07-02-2023, 11:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Kobefan

Great that he’s bulking up, but the last time i have heard, he’s an nba player with shooting issues, not an mma fighter or a wrestler, so how does bulking up fix the issue?

Seemed to work well for Giannis.

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07-02-2023, 01:32 AM	#1
1212superstar Member Join Date: Apr 2020 Posts: 485	Time to buy Ben Simmons best rookies? The guy is 26 years old, healthy (from what I heard) and bulked up in the off season... Looks like he's committed to being an All-Star again.. I'm seeing some incredibly decimated prices for him right now... $31 for an Optic Blue Prizm? high was like $650 plus at this point the only star on the Nets....

07-02-2023, 01:57 AM	#2
vthobby Member Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: Virginia Tech Posts: 851	uh.....no His best days are behind him. No one wants that contract and very few people want his cards. I'd say.......no.

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mbrahv1984 Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Indiana Posts: 448 Mbrahv1984 Mbrahv1984	I pulled a /199 optic rookie Ben Simmons back during his peak hype and then totally forgot about it... found it again after all the hype was all but dead. Missed out on at least a grand �� __________________ I collect the Bulls, Whitesox, 49ers, Colts, Blackhawks, Jordan, 90's inserts. Last edited by mbrahv1984; 07-02-2023 at 12:02 PM.

07-02-2023, 05:06 AM	#4
1980bust Member Join Date: Dec 2018 Posts: 605	Not sure about RCs, but I recently bought this /5 - my first ever Ben Simmons card - for the mooning price of $43

07-02-2023, 06:14 AM	#5
Stackfan Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Posts: 3,493	I don't think they are bad buys, just be prepared, that there's a chance he doesn't rebound. He'll be like Deron Williams or Steve Francis. I would have liked that blue optic at 31$

07-02-2023, 07:20 AM	#7
Kobefan Member Join Date: Dec 2018 Posts: 2,118 kobefan321	Great that he’s bulking up, but the last time i have heard, he’s an nba player with shooting issues, not an mma fighter or a wrestler, so how does bulking up fix the issue?

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SupermanBrandon Banned Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: TN Posts: 15,843	What does the website that you created (that you keep pumping) suggest? Buy? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

07-02-2023, 08:29 AM	#11
rifleman69 Member Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Space Mountain Posts: 3,534	Bulked up has nothing to do with his problems. He needs to be shooting 5-7000 shots a day from all over the court...each and every day.

07-02-2023, 08:31 AM	#13
wubh Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 523	There's just the tricky piece of how he might choose to never play competitive basketball again because he doesn't feel like it/can't do it. And he'll make the rest of his contact regardless. His prices got to their highs not because he was a beloved athlete who captured hearts and minds but as an investment in his potential to be an all-time great based on hype, which was obviously misplaced.

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Braswell10 Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Florida Posts: 9,471 o7star	Trash Jackson holiday but pump Ben Simmons. It’s a crazy world.

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GOATcards Member Join Date: Feb 2021 Posts: 6,492	he's the 2nd best place to put your $$$ after WEMBANYAMA

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90sbasketballin Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: New York Posts: 2,053	I've always been a fan of Ben Simmons despite his poor performances, but it has always been an issue with his mental strength and toughness. He was very capable of being dominant, but unless he gets rewired, I think the odds of him becoming an All-Star caliber player are very slim. The best player on the Nets is BY FAR Mikal Bridges. __________________ *Always Searching For:* 2013-14 Panini Crusade Red Rookie #61 Giannis Antetokounmpo /349 All Offers Sent Are Valid For 24 Hours Not Updated: https://www.flickr.com/photos/194924768@N04/albums/with/72177720296342151

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IronCladLou Member Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 1,547 eightytwopolly	He is a disgrace. I am glad he is never returning to Australia

07-02-2023, 09:43 PM	#23
BigSeph Banned Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 3,772 BigSeph	Guy has been in the league 7 years. Missed 2 entire seasons due to injuries and "mental issues" most guys would have played through. Averages 5 3-point attempts. Per year. As a primary ballhandler. Had 2 entire missed seasons to figure out how to shoot a 3, still can't. Had multiple offseasons to improve his game, hasn't. Please tell me how this time will be any different vs his track record of disappointment.