Australian Brooklyn Nets point guard Ben Simmons, who has not played a game this season, will have back surgery to treat a herniated disc, his club announced.
«After consulting numerous back specialists, it appeared that the best solution for Ben’s long-term health was for him to undergo surgery.the Nets said in a statement.
Transferred from Philadelphia in February in a resounding exchange with James Harden, Simmons has still not worn his new jersey.
Simmons absent since the 2021 play-offs
The Nets had hoped to field him during the play-offs, but his back pain ultimately prevented him from returning to the court to help his team, which was eliminated 4-0 by the Boston Celtics in the first round.
After unsuccessfully requesting a transfer from the Sixers before the start of the season, he cited the need to treat his mental health to stay away from the team, and so ultimately did not play a single game. minute since game N.7 of the 2021 Eastern Conference semi-finals, lost by Philadelphia against the Atlanta Hawks.
