Ben Simmons has not played any games for the team since being sent to the Nets, and Simmons is still recovering from a back injury. According to ESPN correspondent Brian Windhorst, Ben Simmons is aiming to make his Nets debut during Games 4 to 6 of the first round of the series:
After being sent to the Nets, Ben Simmons' debut has been postponed, and whether he can return in the playoffs will also be the key to whether the Nets can impact the championship trophy.
On the other hand, Kevin Durant, the team's superstar, also talked about Simmons' injury:
"I don't expect him to play," Durant said, "it's a better expectation for me, I'm not going to put any pressure on Ben, so I'm not expecting him to do anything, all he needs to do is get his body back to health as soon as possible." In my opinion, I am preparing for the game with the squad we have. ”
This is indeed the right mentality for Durant and the Nets, after all, Simmons' injury recovery and how he can return to the game after almost a long time is still unknown.
Steve Nash, as head coach, said of ben Simmons' comeback possibilities:
"It depends on Ben's back," Steve Nash said, "it doesn't depend on me, or on any of us." There's a chance to come back to the field and there's a chance it won't come back, so for us, we have to focus on the team level. ”
The Nets are a team looking to storm the championship trophy, and they will certainly want Ben Simmons to come back and help the team defensively and organizationally, but as Durant and Nash have talked about, all they can do now is focus on their current lineup and play better in the playoffs.