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Simmons showed momentum for a comeback after joining the Kings, but he ruptured his Achilles tendon during team practice and would require surgery. He may have to suffer the consequences of this serious injury at the beginning of this season.
nba Kings guard Ben Simmons suffered a torn Achilles tendon, and the team announced on the 18th that he would undergo surgery. The 30-year-old Simmons showed good form in the training camp after originally joining the team for a short time, but now he suffered a serious injury before the start of the regular season and is expected to be compensated at the beginning of this season.
The Kings said Simmons was injured during actual combat training during team practice on the 18th.
Simmons played 2 games for the Kings in a preseason warm-up match, averaging 17.5 minutes and scoring 10.5 points. However, a torn Achilles tendon may prevent him from pursuing this opportunity to return to the NBA.
Simmons issocial media Issued a statement admitting that he had faced many challenges in the past that tested his body and mind, but he managed to overcome them each time. “This injury is just another chapter in my journey, not the end of the story,” he wrote.
He also said it’s never a good idea to leave the basketball game he loves, especially after working so hard to get back on the court. He said, “If there’s one thing I’ve learned, it’s that adversity doesn’t define you, it’s how you respond to adversity that really matters.”
Simmons has been selected to the NBA All-Star Game three times and signed a one-year, $3.5 million contract with the Kings on September 4. When he signed the contract he was in good physical condition, his height was about 208 centimeters and weight was about 109 kilograms.
Simmons went to Miami in late August under the supervision of Kings general manager Scott Perry and the two sides met for about an hour, which left a deep impression on Perry. Last month, Simmons also visited the team in Sacramento, where he underwent a detailed physical examination at the training facility and conducted on-field training. He was recognized by head coach Doug Christie and other members of the coaching staff.
The Kings later decided to offer him a contract. Simmons was originally expected to serve as the backup point guard to rookie Darius Acuff Jr. and support various positions depending on the team’s needs. The team is optimistic that he still has room to grow and hope to help the much-loved player return to the top.
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Simmons was injured during actual combat training during team practice on the 18th, and was confirmed to have a ruptured Achilles tendon. The Kings have announced that he will be undergoing surgery, and he is expected to be out early this season.
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The Kings originally expected Simmons to serve as the backup point guard to rookie Acuff and support various positions according to the team’s needs. The team is optimistic that he still has room for growth and hopes this will help him regain his peak form.
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He played 2 games for the Kings in pre-season warm-up games, averaging 10.5 points in 17.5 minutes, and was in good shape during training camp. He only signed a one-year, $3.5 million contract on September 4, but he suffered a major blow before the regular season.
