Ben Simmons Teases NBA Comeback Amid 76ers Rumors

It’s impossible to tell where the photo was actually taken, but that’s not the important thing. What really matters is that he looks confident and sure of himself as he attempts to work his way back. To put it lightly, it has not been an easy road for Ben Simmons, and the process of successfully playing again won’t be so easy to pull off.

As the first overall pick in 2016, expectations were set high for Simmons from the very beginning as he drew comparisons to stars like Magic Johnson and LeBron James. Early on, his game looked promising as he developed as an inside-out defensive playmaker.

But after four active seasons in Philadelphia, Simmons had an epic falling out with the team that resulted in his trade out of town. Eventually, he was exiled from the NBA entirely as his game slipped in virtually every aspect. Besides his inability to shoot, his confidence was completely sapped, no doubt the result of repeated injuries that derailed his young career.

Despite the challenges, Simmons is building momentum toward a comeback, and the word on the street is that the 76ers could be in play. With a whole new roster and front office, it would be a whole new experience for Ben, and a chance for him to right his wrongs. At 30 years old, he still has plenty left in the tank, and it could be years before we see any physical decline.

On a roster with LeBron James, Tyrese Maxey, V.J. Edgecombe, and his former teammate Joel Embiid, Simmons could provide a notable spark off the bench with his defense, playmaking, and ball handling. If nothing else, he gives them added depth and flexibility.

In the end, whether it’s the 76ers or another surprise team, Ben is determined to re-earn his place in the league and establish himself as a true difference-maker on the court. After everything he’s been through, it’s bold to even attempt a comeback, but there may be no greater opportunity than now for Simmons to prove that he still belongs.