Ben Simmons will return to Philadelphia this coming Thursday to accompany his new classmates Brooklyn Nets during his visit to the Wells Fargo Arena, to the court where he went from being an idol to being called and from which he left through the back door just a few weeks ago in the transfer that led to the Sixers a James Harden. We know that Simmons, who is not yet ready to return to the courts, is going to start accompanying the Nets on his trips, something that he likes, and a lot, his coach Steve Nash:
“It’s fantastic. He belongs to our team and he needs to be with his teammates and start to put aside what happened in Philly. Maybe he never goes away completely, but the first time it’s good that he travels with us as a step forward “.
Regarding the reception that awaits him, the Canadian coach assures that he is delighted to speak with him: “I don’t think he is naive enough to think that he will not receive a few boos. I hope he enjoys it. It is a part of the game that I miss less”.
On his return, Nash didn’t want to get wet: “It’s to be determined. I think he’s making progress this week, but I don’t know what that means until Saturday. He’ll see us in Philadelphia. I don’t think he’s ready for 5-on-5 basketball, but he’s getting better, working out, and he’ll be joining us in Philly, and a good rehab day.”
Goran Dragic
He also talked about what he thinks his new partner will suffer in Philly Goran Dragic.
“It’s probably not going to be pretty,” Dragic said. “Same as in Toronto [para mí], But it is what it is. We are all professional athletes. At the end of the day, it’s just boos, so you just go out there and perform and try to do your best. But as long as it’s nothing serious, not throwing things and just being verbal, I don’t care.”
