Simmons says cruel injury ahead of NBA season 'not the end of my story'
Ben Simmons (left) showed promising signs for the Sacramento Kings before having his season derailed. (Getty Images: Ronald Cortes)
In short:
Ben Simmons has suffered a torn Achilles during practice just days out from the NBA season-opener.
Simmons had shown promising signs for the Sacramento Kings during the pre-season after signing a one-year deal.
What's next?
Simmons is all but certain to miss the entire season. Sacramento opens its season against the LA Clippers on Thursday morning.
Ben Simmons's burgeoning NBA comeback has been halted after he suffered a torn Achilles during practice just days out from the season-opener.
The Australian had shown promising signs during the Sacramento Kings' pre-season contests after spending all of last season away from the NBA.
The 30-year-old's career has been derailed by injuries over the past five years. Prior to his injury issues, Simmons made three NBA All-Star teams and was considered one of the best defensive players in the league.
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