On April 27, Beijing time, the 2021-22 NBA playoffs continued. In yesterday's Eastern Conference showdown, the Nets lost 112-116 to the Celtics, resulting in a 0-4 elimination by the Celtics. By not choosing a comeback in G4, Simmons became the target of ridicule and attacks in the American media.
Earlier today, Shams reported on the matter, noting that it frustrated and disappointed the Nets. Team management, Simmons and his agent, Rich Paul, had a meeting on Monday local time, when Simmons told everyone he had a psychological handicap, partly dating back to last year's playoffs, which has been putting pressure on him, which could be the trigger point for his back injury problems.
Simmons also said he does want to play for the Nets and that he's grappling with his own health issues. Nets management told Simmons that the team would do anything to support him and provide him with the necessary resources. Both sides hope to maintain communication and continue to work hard in the following offseason to be ready to get Simmons back on the pitch.
According to another reporter, Jack Fisher, many people around Simmons encouraged him to play, encouraging him to build deeper relationships with his teammates during his limited playing time. People on his agency team, as well as some close to him, advised: Don't appear on the bench wearing fancy clothes!
Jack Fisher also noted that Simmons' case is a very obvious psychological disorder that has now been the subject of discussion in graduate-level sports psychology courses across the country.
Either way, for Simmons and the Nets, this season is a thing of the past. All they need to do now is help Simmons regain his physical and mental health as soon as possible and prepare for the new season.