On First Take, Stephen A. Smith joins Shae Cornette to react to Ben Simmons ‘ one-year deal with the Sacramento Kings.
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Stephen A. on Ben Simmons’ new deal with Sacramento: He should be paying THEM! 😬 | First Take
@marcjack8451
September 5, 2026 at 1:02 am
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
@Moomin-g5l
September 5, 2026 at 1:03 am
Making such statement is unfair to Simmons. you never knew what happened to him really. So don’t make such judgement, he is still a player and wanted to play. It’s in the past, move on sir. it’s best to say Good.uck and be well on your journey. .is is hard to say those???
@marcjack8451
September 5, 2026 at 1:04 am
“Who Was On Crack” territory here 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 “He should be paying them” is Hall of Fame worthy 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭
@Ajam-e2y
September 5, 2026 at 1:06 am
What is wrong with Sacramento ? Are the coaches and gm insane?
@LoveLiveLife13
September 5, 2026 at 1:13 am
Welp let’s see if the Monstars have him his talent back
@CoryElliston
September 5, 2026 at 1:13 am
😂😂😂
@josefisher7191
September 5, 2026 at 1:17 am
Old ahh highlights lol
@busta351
September 5, 2026 at 1:21 am
Ben is a goat. Just needs to put up some shots.
Hey Stephen A, how many points you got in the NBA?
@KryptonJM9743
September 5, 2026 at 1:25 am
Cant wait to hear the commentators say “Ben Simmons in the paint for a wide open dunk oh and he passes it back out” 😂
@TheRealTruth533
September 5, 2026 at 1:30 am
💯 %facts
@timothycrenshaw4193
September 5, 2026 at 1:31 am
Too many years too late, but lets see what he can make of it
@brandondavenport6147
September 5, 2026 at 1:37 am
Sucks as a kings fan
@escamunicha4276
September 5, 2026 at 1:52 am
Kings just throwing away money.
@ghostofyou6468
September 5, 2026 at 1:57 am
Simmons and chet should team up imagine on the fastbreak with this two
@TheWork81
September 5, 2026 at 2:01 am
First Take is done super boring. Too many women for one . It’s Not enough players on there anymore. No Jalen rose, Chris Carter , Shannon Sharpe makes it very hard to watch .
@STEDEL82
September 5, 2026 at 2:07 am
I remember the series against the Celtics I believe it was when he was on the Sixers…I feel that’s when he lost the mental edge needed. He should be alright but we shall see.
@Wjohnson8437
September 5, 2026 at 2:15 am
Wow, Sacramento is very desperate. They just through away 3 million.
@DavidGravesExists
September 5, 2026 at 2:26 am
Even if you only look at SImmons’ per 48 stats for his career, he is still barely good enough to be a starter on a bad team. I can’t imagine how the Kings are gonna use him? Purely for assists and steals?
@Unusual1023
September 5, 2026 at 2:29 am
I believe in Ben.
@daoviet8285
September 5, 2026 at 2:30 am
Wait… since when does the employee have to PAY the company for the privilege of getting a job? 😂
SAS is acting like Ben Simmons personally owes Sacramento a max contract AND a thank-you card. 😭
Yes, Ben has had a rough fall from being an All-Star. We know. The man has been catching strays for years. But if Sacramento is willing to give him a chance, let him play!
Let the man get his comeback season before you bury him again, SAS.
@HVBRSoF
September 5, 2026 at 2:37 am
He just needs this last year to get a pension, right?
@c6dreamz
September 5, 2026 at 2:41 am
“No expectations? Sure I’ll sign.” – Ben Simmons
@dickhardpicard
September 5, 2026 at 2:46 am
😂😂
@crowlee5111
September 5, 2026 at 2:50 am
Can he still dribble the ball? lol dude has one of the highest career meltdowns ever
@KingKobe24eight
September 5, 2026 at 2:53 am
Got his bag, his back is probably starting to hurt again about now.