Ben Simmons Nets debut in 2022 Preseason
Simmons, who hasn't played since the 2021 playoffs, had six
points, four rebounds, and five assists in Philadelphia's 127-108 loss.
His first points as a Net came on a fastbreak dunk off a
Kyrie Irving assist.
"It feels great to be back. I'm just thankful and
blessed to be back on the court with these guys. So I'm happy," Simmons
said after the game in an interview.
"It was solid overall." I believe there is a lot
of room for improvement, particularly on defense. "It's a completely new
team, but there's a lot of potential," Simmons said.
It's been a long road from Simmons being traded by the Sixers
to suiting up for the Nets.
The 26-year-old was cleared to play in Game 2 against the
Celtics last April, but he never did.
"I wouldn't be able to say anything because I'm not
even sure how he's going to get through these weeks," Nash said last
April, according to ESPN. "We have to consider it's a nine-month or
whatever absence, so it's not just like he had a six-week absence, so I think
this is a pretty unique scenario." It's not as linear as other types of
in-season injuries."
Simmons is entering his seventh season in the league,
averaging 15.9 points, 8.1 rebounds, 6.9 assists, and 1.6 steals per game, but
he has only played four seasons due to a foot injury.
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