Ben Simmons may not have the name value he once had as a member of the Philadelphia 76ers, but he's been a very useful asset for the LA Clippers so far this season. On Friday night against the Atlanta Hawks,

Kawhi Leonard and James Harden led the way, each scoring 25 points, with Leonard adding six rebounds and two assists, while Harden contributed eight rebounds and seven assists. A major turning point in the game came in the third quarter,

Ben Simmons is trending toward a return from an extended absence. The Los Angeles Clippers upgraded the point guard to questionable for Friday’s matchup with the Atlanta Hawks after he missed the last seven games due to a left knee injury.

Ben Simmons finished the victory with two points, two rebounds, four assists and two steals while shooting 1/4 from the field in 17 minutes of playing time. Many people reacted to his performance on social media.

Ben Simmons’ NBA career has proven tumultuous over the past several seasons, but Simmons, now a member of the Los Angeles Clippers, has his sights set on representing Australia internationally in a few years.

Guys like Kawhi Leonard, Norman Powell, and Ben Simmons continue to miss time, leaving most of the responsibility to fall on Harden. Luckily for the Clippers, they are starting to get some of their key pieces back.