Fans lose it over Tony Lanez alleging that Ben Simmons and Meghan Thee Stallion hooked up

NBA fans have been rushing to social media to share their thoughts on the latest news regarding Ben Simmons. According to rapper Torey Lanez, the Brooklyn Nets All-Star hooked up with female recording artist Meghan Thee Stallion.

Ben Simmons has been known to date famous people in the past, but this is on a whole other level. Some of the main reactions from fans involve the nature of how this news came about.

Tory Lanez allegedly shot at his ex-girlfriend Megan Thee Stallion back in July 2020, leading the two to fight it out in the courts. The trial began on Monday, December 12, with Megan accusing the Canadian rapper of shooting her in the foot.

Given the nature of the case, fans are using it as an excuse to dunk on Ben Simmons and the weak points in his game. In his five playing seasons, he has only attempted a total of 35 three-point shots.

One fan even managed to combine two memes in one. Over the past few weeks, fans have poked fun at LA Lakers star LeBron James for constantly saying he predicted certain things.

Fans claim Ben Simmons might have the "best career ever"

With Meghan Thee Stallion being added to the list of famous women connected to Ben Simmons, some fans applauded the three-time All-Star. A few even went as far as to say he has had more success off the basketball court than on it.

While most fans jokingly applauded Simmons, some found a way to do so and sneak in a backhanded compliment. It was brought up that he wanted to keep his focus on basketball but mentioned his poor averages to start this season.

After putting up All-Star-level numbers during his time with the Philadelphia 76ers, Simmons is averaging 8.3 points, 6.7 rebounds, and 5.8 assists for the Brooklyn Nets.

The final joke brought up by fans was that his relationship with Meghan Thee Stallion caused his injury last year. After being traded to Brooklyn for James Harden, Simmons missed the rest of the season due to a back injury during his ramp-up to play. The back issues have unfortunately lingered into this year as well.

There is no denying that NBA fans are having fun with this news, but it could be all for not. When these allegations were first brought up, Simmons quickly went on social media to accuse Torey Lanez of "false accusations" and stated that nothing happened between him and Meghan Thee Stallion.

About the author

Kevin McCormick is a basketball writer at Sportskeeda with over four years of experience in journalism and a bachelor's degree in Sports Management Marketing from Holy Family University.

Kevin has worked with various notable outlets throughout his career, including 97.3 ESPN, ClutchPoints, Heavy Sports, and Sports Illustrated/FanNation, before joining Sportskeeda in March 2022.

Specializing in NBA and WNBA coverage, Kevin's passion for basketball stems from his hometown team, the Philadelphia 76ers. Among his favorite players are Kevin Durant, Chet Holmgren, and Steph Curry, while his all-time favorites include Magic Johnson and Larry Bird.

Kevin holds Coach K in high regard for the large input he's had on the game helping mold players across multiple generations. Kevin believes the iconic rivalry between Larry Bird and Magic Johnson helped elevate the league to its current status.

Through his writing, Kevin provides in-depth analysis and insights into player and coach quotes. He prioritizes sourcing information from credible and reliable outlets.

Kevin enjoys reading, aiming to finish at least one book per month, and he is a big fan of music.

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