Ben Simmons to have back surgery: Per Shams: Out 3 months will be available to start training camp.

[Who Not How]

Brooklyn and Philly lawst

It's hard to say a side won in the trade. They both lost so far.

 

[Who Not How]

My question is how did he pass a physical if his back was so bad????

This wreaks of

Dude trying to save face while continuing to get paid

Doesn't sound like he got a real physical.

 

[MichaelYoungHistory]

He probably just got used to not playing basketball. I don't doubt his back issues are legit, I do doubt that it's the reason he's been out all year. Soon as him and Klutch let that "Mental health triggered back soreness" bs slip out before game 4, his whole jig was up.

 

[Joe Sixpack]

Scottie pippen had back surgery very early in his career and went on to win six chips and have a hof career. He had back surgery in the late 80's.

Yeah you have examples of people being successful after surgery as well I’m just saying what I hear people say about it

 

[Squirrel from Meteor Man]

He will not play a game before New Year’s day. Horrible trade for both teams

 

[GoldenGlove]

The most interesting thing about this to me is whether or not his injury is something that requires surgery or if it's something that could heal with rest.

But that's a question that he won't have to answer as now he can dip into the shadows this off-season for months

 

[Da_Eggman]

He needs a heart transplant

 

[FAH1223]

Which makes the decisions he's made this season look even goofier as he just wasted time.

Could have gotten surgery in October

 

[premier58]

Yeah I can’t think of anybody in sports who thrives coming back. It’s usually the last resort

Gronk did pretty well post back surgery.

 

[CHERUB]

Skip Bayleas just said Ben Simmons is 25 yr old with a 22 year old body Ben whole soul is in shambles. I remember some family shyt going on with his Brother some years ago some wild shyt. Nikka fukked up lowkey. Tbh i hope he dont take his life

 

[Jazzy B.]

After this it will be another "mental injury"

He'll never a play a game for The Nets

He's done with basketball.

It's just about cashing out for him now.

 

[tremonthustler1]

He'll be fully ready by the time it's Maya Jama's birthday.

It's hard to say a side won in the trade. They both lost so far.

Sup @Gil Scott-Heroin

 

[CSquare43]

KD lawst

@Walt

What's your take on what he's gonna go through?

 

[Saysumthinfunnymike]

This is a $20M surgery... don't get it fucced up.. everything is about the money he's "owed"

 

[gtj1982]

The most interesting thing about this to me is whether or not his injury is something that requires surgery or if it's something that could heal with rest.

But that's a question that he won't have to answer as now he can dip into the shadows this off-season for months

This. My mom and father in law both have back problems and surgeries are offered to them every year but it's very much optional. "Back surgery" grabs headlines but there are degrees to it. He's not getting disks fused or plates put in. This definitely helps his case with Philly though. His only goal is to get his check from them until then he isn't stepping a foot on the court.