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,

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.

For the game, the Clippers could remain without one of their best players, as Ben Simmons is on the injury report. The former LSU star has missed each of the previous seven games, so this would be his eighth straight out of action (if he doesn't play).

This scoring outburst was much needed for the Clippers since six-time All-Star Kawhi Leonard was out for the second leg of a back-to-back due to injury management. Los Angeles was also without three-time All-Star Ben Simmons, who recently signed after his buyout with the Brooklyn Nets .