The critics are coming again for Ben Simmons, after the Australian's long-awaited debut for Brooklyn Nets in their must-win NBA playoff game against Boston is ditched because of reported back soreness.
Critics have jumped on controversial NBA player Ben Simmons, after the Australian was a late withdrawal from a long-awaited debut for his team the Brooklyn Nets.Ben Simmons is still yet to make his debut for his new NBA side Brooklyn Nets, after sitting out the team's key playoff game against Boston
But a back injury has kept him off the court and a flare-up on the morning of Brooklyn's Game 4 with Boston led to him missing out again Simmons was widely expected to make his season and team debut in Game 4 after a lengthy ramp-up period while dealing with a back injury. The former Philadelphia 76ers star was cleared for contact last week and participated in more live drills at practice, including a 4-on-4 drill.
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