Ben Simmons returned to the court on Tuesday night, but questions surrounding the three-time All-Star remain. Frustration toward Simmons has been building within the Nets in recent weeks, sources tell ShamsCharania and sam_amick. More:
But after all these weeks of questions surroundingand his latest round of health woes, there was this silver lining: He not only played, but played reasonably well. In 20 minutes of action off the bench, the much-maligned 2016 No. 1 pick scored 11 points on 5-of-7 shooting – the most points he has scored since June 14, 2021 – while adding five rebounds and three assists.
Simmons made his return from May back surgery to play in the early going of this season, but recently missed eight days to have his left knee drained because of fluid. After beginning the season as the starting point guard tasked with playmaking and pushing the pace, Simmons has been moved to the backup center spot in his last four appearances. It marks the first time he has come off the bench over his seven seasons.
on Tuesday, Simmons acknowledged the criticism that he knows is coming his way and shared his view on the matter.. “But for me, I’ve been dealing with the knee since the start of the season. It’s been swollen. I had PRP . I had blood drained a couple times. So it’s not a made up thing, you know? It’s a real thing.“I get , but I think the one thing with me is that I’m a competitor. I want to win and play. So I’m gonna do what I can to get out there.
This early season stretch has been merely the latest setback in what has been a brutal two years for the 26-year-old. From the back problems that left the former
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