Beijing time on April 2 news, after the Brooklyn Nets once again lost to the Milwaukee Bucks, everyone has become extremely looking forward to the return of Ben Simmons.
Not long ago, the famous sports journalist Shams Charania disclosed through a social blog that "Simmons has begun some lightweight basketball training, and he is expected to make a comeback before the playoffs."
A person familiar with the matter also revealed that "he is thinking of coming back as soon as possible, no matter what happens." Even if the body can't be 100% healthy, so Simmons will most likely return in that game against the Cleveland Cavaliers. ”
Looking at the Nets' schedule, their game against the Cavaliers is April 9, which is next week, and this game is their penultimate game before the end of the regular season.
The Nets had previously hoped simmons would make a comeback in mid-March, but his comeback had to be postponed due to his herniated disc. According to Nets coach Nash, Simmons has been significantly relieved by treating his illness in the past period of time, and the leg pain caused by lumbar discomfort is no longer there, and he can also follow the team to the away game.
The biggest help for the Nets by Simmons' return is the team's defense, followed by strategy, which allows Durant and Irving to allocate more energy to the offense.