On October 18, the 76ers Ben Simmons returned to the team and trained with the team. Team head coach Rivers said in an interview that Simmons has participated in all of the team's training and is not sure if he will be able to play in the first game of the regular season.
Coach Rivers introduced Simmons to everyone before the start of training. Rivers said it was a welcome ceremony for the team and we would welcome every player who came to the team. Asked if Simmons would play in the opening game, Rivers said: "Right now, he's in good shape and it's expected that Simmons will be back in the 76ers shirt in the near future.
This is the second time Simmons has faced his teammates since applying for a trade. Do people feel that the atmosphere is different? "No, no problem at all. To be honest, our reaction was that we were about to start a new season, and once we stepped on the basketball court, all that was left was basketball." Harris said Simmons was positive in training. He hoped that Simmons' problem would be resolved soon. "Everybody is not a kid. When we step onto the court, we only have basketball in our eyes. ”
The 76ers' first home game will be against the Nets on Friday local time, and nearly 20,000 fans may be in, and how to face philadelphia fans is the biggest test for Simmons. Iverson also posted on social media yesterday in support of Simmons, hoping to see him play for the team.
Simmons' current contract has four years left and is worth $147 million.