Sacramento Kings player Ben Simmons will miss the upcoming NBA season after suffering a torn right Achilles tendon during a practice session this past Sunday. The injury occurred during a live drill, necessitating surgical intervention just days before the team's scheduled season opener against the Los Angeles Clippers. Simmons, a former top draft pick and three-time All-Star, had recently joined the Kings on a one-year contract in an effort to revitalize his professional career. Despite his history of physical setbacks and recent struggles with health and performance, the 30-year-old Australian athlete expressed resilience on social media, framing the injury as a temporary obstacle rather than the conclusion of his career. Simmons previously missed the entirety of the last season while managing other health concerns.
Source : The Manila Times
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