Long-term outlook on Ben Simmons and the Brooklyn Nets

After a turbulent season filled with disappointment and unfulfilled expectations, the 2021-22 NBA campaign is officially over for the star-studded Brooklyn Nets. The dynamic duo of Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving weren't enough to combat the scrappy and defensive-minded Boston Celtics in the first round of the playoffs, as Brooklyn fell to Boston in four games. With this season now in the rearview for Brooklyn, many questions surround the future of the franchise, namely, what will the team be getting in Ben Simmons when he finally makes his debut in a Nets uniform. After the Nets acquired Simmons ...