While Ben Simmons thought he could make his debut with the Nets in Game 4 against the Celtics, Brooklyn surprised by announcing that the Australian would not be dressed Monday night.
What happened ? In fact, according to ESPN, the former Sixers All-Star woke up with a stiff back from his practice yesterday. A very bad sign that prompted the player and the franchise to play it safe.
Absent for months from the field, and operated on for a herniated disc, Ben Simmons therefore continues to be embarrassed each time he intensifies his training.
Difficult under these conditions to imagine him returning during these playoffs, especially since the Nets, led 0-3 by the Celtics, are on the verge of elimination. See you next year alongside Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving?
ESPN Sources: The Nets and Ben Simmons expected he would be ready to play on Monday, but after getting on the court yesterday Simmons says he awoke with back soreness today. In the end, the team and Simmons agreed he’ll remain out for Game 4.
– Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) April 24, 2022