Ben Simmons skipped the Tokyo Olympics. 😔 But the coach of the Boomers has given strong comments about his potential return. 👀👇 9WWOS
Ben Simmons of the Brooklyn Nets passes past James Harden.
"I think his mindset is getting healthy, getting in shape and getting ready to play in this ," Goorjian said on Friday. "And I think he has been along that line for a while and I felt it last time. There were unfortunate circumstances but I feel like he is going to make himself available." Simmons, 26, is a three-time NBA All-Star and a Brooklyn Nets teammate of Boomers legend Patty Mills."As we sit now, I think there is a really strong chance (he plays in the World Cup," Goorjian said.
"I also feel that Ben understands being with the Boomers and enjoying his basketball while representing his country.For a daily dose of the best of the breaking news and exclusive content from Wide World of Sports, subscribe to our newsletter by
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