Nets Star Ben Simmons Returns To The Court

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In a preseason game, I played 19 minutes and scored 6 points, assisted 5 times, and grabbed 4 rebounds.

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It's not really noteworthy. However, it is also one of the most crucial stat lines in the NBA in recent years.

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Ben Simmons is back. After his injuries, he was sidelined for almost 450 days due to mental health issues and disputes with management.

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“I thought I was going to be nervous, but I wasn’t nervous; I was excited,” Simmons remarked after the game.

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“The only way you learn is making mistakes. I had a few out there tonight.”

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With the proviso that it was a preseason game, defence was slack and the pace was a touch slower.

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Simmons appeared to be quite comfortable and smooth on both ends of the floor, making some excellent passes in particular.

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According to Coach Steve Nash, the 6-foot-11 Simmons plays centre on defence and point guard on offence.

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Simmons, an Australian, was the first overall choice in the 2016 draught following his freshman year at Louisiana State University.

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