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Mar 10, 2022; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Brooklyn Nets guard Ben Simmons (10) on the bench against the Philadelphia 76ers during the first quarter at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports
USA Today via Reuters
Mar 10, 2022; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Brooklyn Nets guard Ben Simmons (10) on the bench against the Philadelphia 76ers during the first quarter at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports
Even though Ben Simmons got his move to the Brooklyn Nets, he still hasn’t made his debut for them. The former no 1 pick has not played a single minute of basketball all season and didn’t even report to training camp. He hasn’t been in basketball shape all year long and he is reportedly trying to get back to shape before the playoffs.
But now reports suggest Simmons is far from returning. Senior NBA reporter Adrian Wojnarowski reported that Ben Simmons has remained sidelined with an irritation of the L-4 disc of the lower spine. And he is currently undergoing treatment for that. But he also stated that the Nets remain hopeful that he can play a few regular-season games before the playoffs start. Simmons has missed the Sixers games with Mental Health issues and now a lingering back issue may cause him to miss the entire season.
NBA Twitter shows no mercy to Ben Simmons as he suffers a back injury
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Despite his injury, the NBA fans showed no mercy to Simmons. Here are the best reactions:
so you telling me they traded for someone that’s not even gonna play and they might face toronto in the play in where kyrie wouldn’t be able to play either??? that’s tuff
— dean 🦂 (@DeanScorpion_) March 16, 2022
It’s not out of the question to think he may never play again
— Bailey Stierstorfer (@BmStierstorfer) March 16, 2022
So let me get this straight
He was healthy enough to come back to Philly and sit on bench but not healthy enough to play a game in the subsequent 21 days— Stick And Move (@BHarrisK20) March 16, 2022
Probably from not playing and probably trying to get in game shape to fast. You have to be in shape for that banging and running and jumping
— Hassan Mandela (@HassanMandela2) March 16, 2022
so just in time for the nets-sixers playoff matchup pic.twitter.com/NAtOFjS9y3
— isaac (@isaacappelt) March 16, 2022
He could dunk during the pre game of the Philly game though 🤔🤔🤔
— Lyunz (@LyunzGG) March 16, 2022
They have to make the playoffs first, Woj
— Nima (@VStage13V) March 16, 2022
He might as well sit out the season and rehab. Incorporating a non shooting PG on the fly seems like an impossible task.
— PJ (@pjraduta) March 16, 2022
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What can Simmons provide the Nets?
On his best days, Simmons is one of the best in the world. He is one of the best defenders, and on his best days, he was in the conversation for the best defensive player in the league. On the offensive end, Simmons is a monster. Even though he can’t shoot, Simmons is a beast inside. And he is an excellent playmaker, and he is one of the fastest players in the league.
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But implementing an all-star point guard maybe is difficult with only a few games to go. Especially one who is not a good three-point shooter. The Nets will have a decision to make, either implement Simmons with a few games to go or shut him down for the season. It would be a shame to see such a talented player sidelined. The fans would want him to return as fast as possible, but the final decision lies with the management. What is held in store for the talented player? Only time will tell.
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