Brooklyn Nets player Ben Simmons claimed that the lower back nerve impingement that’s sidelined him for almost 2 months has him as frustrated as he’s ever been.
“It’s without a doubt 1 of the most frustrating points in my time in the NBA just because I want to be out there to help my organization triumph and play,” Ben admitted before the Nets match against the Nuggets at Barclays Center. “But to be fair, it’s 1 of those things that are a part of sports. Not every match’s promised. Injuries happen. Unfortunately, that’s the way professional sports work. So, for me, it’s just focusing on what I can do at the moment and doing what I can to return healthy and be my best self on the court.”
The Brooklyn forward has missed 21 consecutive matches since sustaining the problem vs. the Milwaukee Bucks on November 6th.
Ben Simmons on what he has been able to do in his workouts:
“I just started on-court stuff. Moving around, getting some shots up. So just start from the bottom and working my way up.” pic.twitter.com/lAJi8wNLxX
— Erik Slater (@erikslater_) December 23, 2023