In three seasons, Ben Simmons has played in a grand total of 57 games for the Brooklyn Nets. Last year he managed just 15 appearances over which he averaged six points. Putting aside the mental struggles he has noted at various points dating back to his Philadelphia fallout,

First-year coach Jordi Fernandez wants the Nets to play fast and Simmons helps with that. But given his injury history, the Nets have point guard insurance with Dennis Schroder.

Point guard Ben Simmons said he believes he can be a game-changing force after having surgery in March to repair a lower-back nerve impingement.