Just when Ben Simmons was finding his groove with the Brooklyn Nets, his career encountered another unexpected hurdle. The Australian player has already sat out three consecutive games and is set to miss another against the Orlando Magic. Before the season, Simmons had displayed a newfound confidence and a sense of urgency to reclaim his spot on the hardwood. Furthermore, he even promised fans to emerge as a better player than in recent years.

Contrary to earlier reports citing a bruised left hip as the reason for Simmons’ absence for the initial three contests, a recent update suggests a different scenario?one that caught the Nets, their star player, and a teammate off guard.

Cam Thomas didn’t know about Simmons’ injury

The Brooklyn Nets have officially confirmed that Ben Simmons is grappling with a nerve impingement in the lower left side of his back; revealed after recent MRI reports. The news has left fans in disbelief, as they anticipated Simmons’ resurgence on the court this season. Adding an unexpected twist to the situation, one of Simmons’ teammates seems to be out of the loop. According to Anthony Puccio, a highly regarded writer, when questioned about Simmons’ injury, Cam Thomas expressed surprise, saying, “Oh, it’s a back injury?”

The situation is nothing like Simmons has ever experienced before. However, his agent, Bernie Lee, remains optimistic, asserting that with the right rehabilitation, Ben will swiftly return to the court. Interestingly, Thomas himself is currently sidelined due to a left ankle sprain.

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Despite regaining confidence, Ben Simmons has a long way to go

The Brooklyn Nets have kicked off the 2023-24 NBA season with a lukewarm 5-5 record in their first 10 games. Despite the bench players shining brightly, there’s a glaring need for more production from the starting lineup; especially Ben Simmons. Prior to the season, Simmons boldly confronted critics, expressing his desire to take on the point guard role. True to his word, he started the season in that position. However, the scoring output fell short of both the team’s and fans’ expectations.

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While Simmons has consistently grabbed 10 or more rebounds in almost every game, his scoring hasn’t seen the anticipated rise. Last season, he averaged under 7 points per game with a shooting percentage of 56.6%. Surprisingly, this season’s numbers remain similar after the initial six outings. With the Nets grappling with early-season struggles, it’s clear that Simmons must elevate his offensive aggression and approach to lift the team and reclaim his standing in the league?especially considering his reluctance to take shots from beyond the arc.

Can Simmons find his best form again? Will his back injury hamper the Nets’ hopes of a playoff spot? Let us know down below.