On Tuesday night, the Brooklyn Nets played their first preseason game against the Los Angeles Clippers in California.

Ben Simmons returned to the field for the first time since February.

He finished the game with two points, two rebounds, three assists and one steal while shooting 1/5 from the field in 13 minutes of playing time.

The Nets lost by a score of 115-106.

Many fans reacted to Simmons' return on social media.

@BrooklynNetcast: “The Brooklyn Nets don't win 20 games, man, look at Ben Simmons out there 😭”

@BrooklynNetcast: “The tweet is exaggerated and still supports Ben and the Nets will win 20+ games.”

@NBAMemes: “Goodbye, offseason Ben Simmons

The Ben Simmons we know is back 😤”

@NetsKingdomAJ: “Ben Simmons with a nice pass to new Brooklyn Net Ziaire Williams.”

@Meonatrix: “Ben Simmons? In action? I guess it’s not the regular season yet.”

@chiefmarrr: “People have forgotten how dominant Prime Minister Ben Simmons is”

@JeriTsaiNets: “Ben Simmons cuts to the basket and puts it up

He's been so worried over the past few years that he's finally attacking the basket #Netsworld”

@IngramAlerts: “He looked at the rim for the first time ever all night.”

Simmons is entering his fourth season with the Nets organization.

He finished last year averaging 6.1 points, 7.9 rebounds and 5.7 assists per contest while shooting 58.1% from the field in 15 games.

The Nets will play their first regular season game on October 23rd when they visit the Atlanta Hawks at State Farm Arena.