Ben simmons still in his thirteen. Now, it seems that instead of not wanting to play, he cannot play. The player communicated to the Philadelphia 76ers coach, Doc Rivers, the medical team and the rest of his teammates who are not mentally prepared to compete and who need more time, according to The Athletic.
Simmons would also have said in that meeting that he accepted that everyone should assume “the same responsibility, including himself.” Both the point guard and the franchise want to separate their paths but both disagree on how to act while the outcome takes place, since Simmons does not want to play but the Sixers do want him to compete.
The player was expelled this week of a training session by refusing to do an exercise and sanctioned for it with a game, for which he missed the debut match on the track of the New Orleans Pelicans, with victory for the Philadelphia team (97-117).
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On Thursday, Ben Simmons complained about his back and the medical team, after a review, told him that he could continue training normally. He did it without stepping on the track with his teammates. Rich Paul, The player’s agent has already told the franchise that the point guard does not feel psychologically prepared to play again right now.
It is unknown if Simmons will be in the game this morning that the Sixers play at home against the Brooklyn nets. The team has pointed to him as a doubt for his discomfort, but wants to see him in the warm-up before the match with his teammates.
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In an interview with Philadelphia radio, 97.5 The Fanatic, Daryl Morey, General Manager of the Sixers, admitted that this situation of uncertainty can be prolonged, although he showed his hope to recover the best version of the Australian.
“People should buckle up, this is going to last a long time. Ben Simmons makes a difference, so if we can get him back, he will help us win the title. If we can trade Ben Simmons for someone who makes a difference, we will. I think that’s the best for everyone in this situation, “Morey said.