Ben Simmons Pushes Back On Criticism He Doesn't Love Basketball

Ben Simmons pushed back Monday against years of criticism suggesting he lacks passion for basketball, calling the notion "bulls---" during Sacramento Kings media day. Simmons said health, not desire, was the reason he sat out last season while recovering from back issues that limited him with the Philadelphia 76ers and Brooklyn Nets. "What do I love about the game?" said Simmons. "Everything. It's my art. I get to come out here and be creative and play hard and compete against numerous talented...