The trade of Ben Simmons to the Brooklyn Nets gave newfound hope to the fans of the Australian star. After falling out with the Philadelphia 76ers front office, Simmons finally found his move out of Philly.

However, not much changed for Simmons. He lodged zero minutes on the court for the Nets owing to back issues. Furthermore, he was bashed mercilessly during the first-round loss against the Boston Celtics.

The latest news surrounding Simmons suggests he is set to undergo back surgery in order to appear on the court next season. However, fans on Twitter seem to believe this is just another excuse from Simmons’ camp.

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Although a huge section of the fans on Twitter seems to bash Simmons, a large chunk of the fans sympathize with Simmons regarding his health situation.

The latest update regarding Ben Simmons and his injury

There is no denying Ben Simmons and his blockbuster move to the Brooklyn Nets made all the headlines this year. However, he has not had the best of starts in Brooklyn.

Simmons failed to turn up fit for any of the games this season. Moreover, there were reports of him possibly returning for a game against the Boston Celtics during the NBA playoffs.

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Interestingly enough, the latest reports on Ben Simmons say that he will undergo back surgery. According to multiple reports, Simmons is expected to be back on the court in 3-4 months’ time.

For the uninitiated, the 3-time All-Star was ready for his much anticipated Nets debut against the Boston Celtics in Game 4 of the first round of the playoffs. However, he let the coaching staff know that the herniated disc in his back turned sore after a workout.

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This is the same injury for which he will undergo surgery. Furthermore, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic, it is not only the back injury that is troubling Simmons. A mental block still exists within him from last season’s postseason that is delaying his debut for the Nets.

Fans react to Simmons’ medical update

With the Brooklyn Nets revealing Simmons’ surgery plans, fans on Twitter have given their reactions. Here are some reactions.