Ben Simmons ready for ‘fresh start’ with Clippers after rough stretch with 76ers, Nets: ‘I felt wanted’
Ben Simons is ready for another opportunity.
Now on the other side of the country after a very noisy extension in his career, the new Los Angeles Clepers goalkeeper is preparing for the first time with what will be his third team in the league. the Who reached a purchase with Brooklyn Nets, last week.
“Making a decision to come here, I felt the desire,” Simons said. . “This is something you want to feel when you go to work.”
Simons was the general 1 selection of LSU in the 2016 draft, but he never evolved to become the star, who expected a lot from him to land once in the league. He dealt with various injuries, then occupied the 2021-22 campaign due to injuries, mental health concerns and commercial demand. Which – which With 76 who .
Simons struggled to stay on the field with the nets, however, he suffered a back injury that ultimately needs surgery. He performed another surgery on his back last season as well. He never played in more than 42 games during his three seasons with the team.
However, Simons said he is now in good health and ready to put it behind him.
“[It’s] Tai Louie Cleibers coach said, . “It is always good to get a new start and start again. Don’t worry about the past and what you did in the past. Get a new place where you know you are welcome.”
The average average of 6.2 points and 6.9 passes for each game this season in 33 games with the net. It will now arrive at the Clippers team, which holds a record 29-23 and compete for a western conference match with Kaohi Leonard and James Harden.
The 28 -year -old said he has no restrictions on an injury that turns to his first appearance in Clippers, the more it was. But given its history, the team is certainly monitoring its health to move forward and be careful while hearing it. It was not cleared of successive nights as well.
Regardless of how things go or how much the role he takes with the team, SIMMONS is only excited to get a shot in the transition from the turmoil that came with his time with both 76ers and nets.