Ben Simmons Reveals How His Back Surgery Went

Ben Simmons will now be out for upwards of three to four months.

BYAlexander Cole
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Ben Simmons did not play a single game this season and it was due to a multitude of reasons. At first, Simmons wasn't playing any games as he was in the midst of a dispute with the Philadelphia 76ers. Simmons had no interest in playing for that organization anymore, and it led to a lengthy holdout that was filled with a whole lot of drama.

In the middle of the season, Simmons was sent to the Brooklyn Nets at the trade deadline where he began to ramp up basketball activities. Unfortunately for Simmons, he ended up tweaking his back, and he was never able to get on the court. He was slated to play in Game 4 of the team's series against the Celtics, but he ultimately never made it to the court.

Ben Simmons Reveals How His Back Surgery Went
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This past week, Simmons was forced to get surgery on his back so that he could deal with a herniated disc. Simmons will have to miss three to four months as a result of this surgery, however, it seems like everything went well.

Yesterday, Simmons took to social media where he was all smiles. As you can see down below, Simmons hailed the surgery as a victory, saying "surgery went well, thank you for the well wishes."


Now, Simmons will get to rehab his back in proper fashion. Hopefully, this means we will see him on the court sooner rather than later.


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Alexander Cole is the current Managing Editor of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. During this time, he has shown an expertise in Air Jordans, Yeezys, and all things that have to do with Nike. His favorite kicks are the Air Jordan 1 High OG, the Air Jordan 4, the Air Jordan 6, and the Adidas Yeezy Boost 350 V2 in the "Beluga 2.0" colorway. Although his collection might not be the biggest, he is always looking to add new styles to it. When it comes to sports, Alex has a particular interest in the NBA and the NFL. His favorite teams are anywhere LeBron goes, and the Kansas City Chiefs. As a Montrealer, the Montreal Canadiens hold a special place in his heart, even if they haven't won the Stanley Cup in his lifetime. Alex also works for the Concordia Stingers, where he provides play-by-play and color commentary for the football, hockey, and basketball teams His favorite hip-hop artists are Kendrick Lamar, Playboi Carti, Travis Scott, and Lil Uzi Vert.