Ben Simmons made a memorable appearance at the Met Gala, embracing the event’s theme of “The Garden of Time” with his outfit designed by Thom Brown.
Simmons wore a textured suit with a multi-colored plaid pattern, adorned with a white rose and green stem. He accessorized with rose-colored glasses, an orange watch, and a briefcase featuring a clock on the front.
Ben Simmons in mid-season form at Met Gala pic.twitter.com/skbB2qDzpA
— Kevin O'Connor (@KevinOConnorNBA) May 6, 2024
Basketball fans on social media had a field day poking fun at Simmons, particularly his heavy jacket and the clock. Simmons’ basketball career has been marred by injuries, including back surgery and knee issues that limited his playing time with the Brooklyn Nets.
Despite the setbacks, the Nets’ general manager expressed hope for Simmons’ return. Simmons, who has Australian heritage, was not initially named in the Boomers’ squad for the Paris Olympics due to his ongoing injury.
With his team not making it to the playoffs, Simmons has more time to focus on off-court endeavors like attending the Met Gala.
Ben Simmons made quite the fashion statement at the 2024 Met Gala. The oft-injured Brooklyn Nets point guard arrived at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City wearing a Thom Browne-designed outfit that turned heads.
Let’s break it down:
Outfit Details:
– Simmons donned a suit from Browne’s fall 2024 “nevermore” collection.
– He accessorized with a briefcase that had a clock on it, which was a literal interpretation of the event’s theme.
– The theme for this year’s Met Gala was “Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion”.
– The exhibit showcased delicate wardrobes, often referred to as “sleeping beauties,” which are not typically displayed. These historical garments and contemporary fashions were presented in glass cases, allowing visitors to experience them through various senses.
Ben Simmons’ NBA Journey:
– Simmons, acquired by the Nets in a trade with the 76ers in February 2022, has faced injury challenges.
– In the 2023-24 season, he played in only 15 games due to a nerve impingement in his lower back that required surgery.
– Despite setbacks, the Nets reportedly have plans for him in the upcoming 2024-25 season.
It seems Simmons took the gala’s theme quite literally with his clock-adorned briefcase. Whether it’s a slam dunk or a fashion foul, it’s certainly a memorable look.
The Met Gala also saw other notable attendees, including music superstar Bad Bunny, celebrating the opening of the Costume Institute’s “Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion” exhibit.
Fans reacted as follows:
Dude needs deported back to Australia
— Based Swifty (@Swifty0x0) May 6, 2024
This explains a lot, Ben Simmons' clock seems to be permanently set to out of work.
— Ray Valdivia (@valdivia_ray) May 6, 2024
testing out his seasonal sideline attire
— Shibetoshi Nakamoto (@BillyM2k) May 6, 2024
He is injured?!
— Emmanuel Diaz (@Emmanuel_Diaz2) May 6, 2024
This explains a lot, Ben Simmons' clock seems to be permanently set to out of work.
— Ray Valdivia (@valdivia_ray) May 6, 2024
So his back doesn't hurt hold that sht
— The Lock$mith (@RipsAndSlips) May 6, 2024
ben in wonderland lookin boy
— gcs (@35gcs) May 6, 2024
Think he even knows he's holding the briefcase with the wrong hand?!
— Hartman Teets (@HartmanTeets6) May 6, 2024
I heard he's the only one that owns a broken clock that's never right
— Rafael De La Ghetto (@Foobaca) May 6, 2024
Does he not have a single person in his life there to tell him “bad idea”?
— Ben Ireland (@bennyisles) May 6, 2024
Bro is about to take alice on a trip down the rabbit hole
— gamestart.loopring.eth (@BallsofSousVide) May 6, 2024
It's like a time machine vomited him up. I mean a watch and briefcase clock. Both set to different times. His upper half all Scottish like with Darth Vader middle and my dad's old wingtips.
— Jason Johnson (@JasonJo83373035) May 7, 2024
Reporter: Ben, what's the significance of the 4:30 on the clock?
Ben: 43 is my free throw percentage from last season
— sean (@_ILCW_) May 6, 2024
