We didn't necessarily expect to see him in Paris, but Ben Simmons had traveled to France with his teammates for the match against the Cavaliers. We saw him running during the training sessions open to the press but also during the “shootaround” before the meeting, but the Brooklyn leader is not yet authorized for contact sessions. However, he says his return is near.
” I feel good. I work everyday. I will be back soon » he assures in a message posted on Instaram. “There was a moment when I got injured this season where I said to myself, 'Damn, I don't know if I could do it again'… It's something that stays with you. For me, I'm not going to stop. I don't have the will to stop. That’s just what I want to do, I want to keep playing basketball. Practicing this sport allows me to move forward. »
Once again hit in the back, with a nerve problem, Simmons tries to remind people how sneaky this type of injury is. It's almost an invisible injury to others.
“It’s difficult to explain to someone who has never dealt with an injury like this. It's not something physical, you don't sprain your ankle, you don't twist your knee. I don't want to be back for one game and then relapse. I want to be back and help this team win, make the playoffs and see how far we can go. »
Opening up to your fans
For the public to better understand what they are going through, they recognize that they must also communicate better and share their daily lives. In the age of social networks, this is part of being a basketball player.
“I realize that people want to know what I do. It interests them and fascinates them, and they get upset. I think I'm going to open myself up to certain things and let people see them.” he concludes. “I think it's important to be happy outside of work, and your job is there to add happiness. For me, playing basketball would add to my happiness. I hate going to games and watching my team play without me.”
