Ben Simmons’ Epic Comeback Season Is Here: Expect a Massive Year!

Ben Simmons clinched the top spot in the 2016 NBA Draft only to suffer a foot injury during his initial training camp, sidelining him for the entire 2016-2017 season. Since then, fans have been anxiously awaiting his full return to form.

Nevertheless, optimism remains high. Every season brings fresh rumors and clips suggesting that Simmons is not only healthy but also eager and ready to start making three-point shots.

His accolades include the 2018 Rookie of the Year and a 2019 All-Star selection before experiencing a setback due to a nerve impingement in early 2020. Despite challenges, he was reportedly making strides in his recovery as the NBA planned its pandemic-era continuation at Disney World.

“I managed to do pilates almost every day, lifted weights, and really took care of my body to get back to 100%,” Simmons explained. “I’ve been going above and beyond to prepare for playing in Orlando.”

This break proved to be beneficial for him. He participated in the first three games at the Disney bubble before having to stop again.

By October, he was back, looking sharp in private sessions alongside other Klutch clients.

During the ’20-’21 season, Simmons played most games, was named to the first team All-Defense, and was a runner-up for the Defensive Player of the Year. However, the season ended disappointingly with him bypassing a critical layup in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference semifinals against the Atlanta Hawks, leaving coach Doc Rivers questioning his role as a point guard.

He returned to the gym shooting transition threes, yet expressed a desire for a trade. He subsequently sat out the entire ’21-’22 season due to a holdout and mental health concerns.

In February 2022, Simmons was traded to the Brooklyn Nets, marking a potentially pivotal moment in his career. Two months after acquiring Simmons, the Nets were still awaiting his return as they prepared to face the Boston Celtics in the first round of the NBA playoffs.

Adrian Wojnarowski reported that Simmons had been “running and shooting pain-free for over a week,” and the Nets were optimistic about his imminent return. The New York Post revealed that the playoff schedule was considered highly favorable for Simmons’s comeback, a sentiment he underscored by confidently dunking during a practice session.

Unfortunately, Simmons did not participate in the Celtics’ clean sweep of Brooklyn.

As the ’22-’23 season commenced, the Associated Press reported on Simmons’s health, and he himself told the New York Post he felt “amazing” and “great.”

“I’ve always been one of the guys who can quickly get back into shape, so that wasn’t a concern for me,” Simmons shared with the Post. “It’s more about the endurance of playing continuous five-on-five, taking hits up and down. But overall, I feel great.”

Despite these proclamations, he missed 40 games and ended his season in February.

As the ’23-’24 season approached, Andscape covered Simmons’s latest attempt at a comeback. He acknowledged perhaps prematurely returning last season but claimed to be “locked in” now, having played in seven of the first eight games. However, he missed 67 games and was shut down again in February.

This week, as the basketball season nears, posts have surfaced citing Simmons’s trainer, proclaiming his return to an All-Star level of play.