Nets fans have been expecting Ben Simmons to make his season debut as soon as possible, and they can't wait. With less than a month to go until the end of the NBA regular season, the Nets have only 15 games left to save the season. They want to finish in the top 6 in the East in order to make it to the playoffs steadily. However, Irving can only play as a part-time player, which is a huge challenge for the Nets.
With the Nets beating the Philadelphia 76ers on the road, they need to refocus on the upcoming schedule and make sure they can make the playoffs smooth. Obviously, Ben Simmons' comeback will help the Nets, but head coach Nash poured cold water on The Nets fans.
Speaking about Simmons' delayed debut due to a back injury, Nash said: "He has problems with his back from time to time. So I don't want to go and say he has a bad back. I don't know if that's fair, I think his (injury) situation has escalated a bit. ”
"He wasn't even ready for one-on-one, let alone three-on-three, five-on-five," Nash said. "So he has to get to a very healthy state, then do one-on-one training and slowly get back to the point where he's coming back."
Simmons' health problems have been influencing his career. Before the trade, there was more talk about his style of play, but his uneven attendance due to injuries was often overlooked. After all, Simmons missed out on his rookie season because of back problems, and he's reportedly still struggling to fix those issues.
Although Curry Jr. and Johnson have been playing for the Nets and have performed very well, the fans most want to see Ben Simmons. He was the protagonist of the trade with Harden, and the team needed his outside defense and excellent organizational skills. As the remaining games of the regular season become fewer and fewer, the pressure on the Nets' record has also increased sharply. When will Ben Simmons make a comeback? Even Nash couldn't give an accurate answer.