Embattled Australian basketballer Ben Simmons has announced he wants to represent the Boomers at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
The 27-year-old former number one NBA Draft pick has not represented Australia since the 2013 FIBA Oceania Championship and has heralded several returns to the side before eventually backing out.
Ben Simmons has revealed he wants to join the Boomers at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Picture: Jacob Kupferman/Getty Images/AFP Simmons' 2022-23 NBA season ended prematurely because of nerve issues in his back but there was hope that he could still be fit for the World Cup, which is being hosted by the Philippines, Japan and Indonesia.
Simmons is yet to speak with Basketball Australia officials about returning to the Boomers but the three-time NBA All-Star and NBA Rookie of the Year believes his troublesome back issues are gone.
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