{
  "id": 5911417,
  "title": "Former Coach Reveals Why Ben Simmons Could Surprise NBA Fans With Kings",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/06/former-coach-reveals-why-ben-simmons-could-surprise-nba-fans-with",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-06T05:00:40.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/former-coach-reveals-why-ben-050040565.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Former Sacramento Kings coach David Patrick believes that Ben Simmons' confidence is returning as he enters this new chapter in his NBA career. The veteran guard, who was selected No. 1 overall in the 2016 NBA Draft, has faced numerous highs and lows throughout his career. According to Patrick, getting his body healthy again has played a significant role in restoring the confidence Simmons appeared to lose over the past few seasons. During an interview with Sactown Sports 1140 FM, Patrick mentioned that Simmons' improved confidence is evident as he returns to the gym and works on his shots, much like how he did in 2016. The last time Patrick saw Simmons, he noted that the guard had regained his swagger, which he hadn't seen until he was vying for the number one pick in the draft.",
  "summary": "Ben Simmons is officially back on an NBA roster after agreeing to join the Sacramento Kings, filling the team’s final available roster spot. Meanwhile, his former coach David Patrick believes the veteran guard is entering this new chapter with something he has been missing in recent years Ben Simmons’ Former Coach Sees His Confidence Returning Simmons [...]",
  "key_points": [
    "Former Kings coach David Patrick believes Ben Simmons' confidence is returning.",
    "Simmons' improved confidence evident as he returns to the gym and works on his shots.",
    "Last time Patrick saw Simmons, he noted the guard had regained his swagger."
  ],
  "editors_take": "Ben Simmons' regained confidence, sparked by improved health, suggests he may rediscover his early career form with the Sacramento Kings, according to his former coach David Patrick.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}