Ben Simmons is in many ways a great fit for the Nets, and his ability to move the pace in his defense, organization and conversion offense could benefit the Nets. However, due to back injuries, Ben Simmons is currently unable to play any games for the Nets, and even has no specific recovery schedule.
In this regard, fans have long given up on the expectation that Ben Simmons will challenge the old club 76ers on March 11, Beijing time.
However, it should be clear that even if Ben Simmons really can't play this game for the Nets, according to Nets coach Steve Nash, Simmons may appear on the Nets bench.
In an interview with the US media, Nets coach Steve Nash revealed the team's arrangement:
"We'll be happy he'll be back," Nash said while assuming Simmons could return to the field, "we can't wait to get him back and he'll change that for us." ”
'There is no update on the injury situation at this time, he will not make a comeback on the road trip, but he will probably be with us.
According to ESPN reporter Adrian Warnaroski, Ben Simmons "couldn't" play against the Nets on March 11, Beijing time, in a game that challenged the 76ers:
That said, Ben Simmons has decided he won't play against the 76ers for the Nets, and even if he follows the team on the road, it's still unclear if he'll sit on the bench and watch.
These news about Ben Simmons has also aroused heated discussion among fans:
"Of course he's not going to play, he doesn't want to show his face in Philadelphia," one fan wrote.
"Doesn't he want to play basketball anymore?"
Other fans scoffed: "I knew it when the deal happened, and he avoided games against Philadelphia before he retired." ”
"I'm starting to think the Nets screwed up the deal."
Ben Simmons is still recovering from a back injury, and it is unclear when he will return to the game.