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Ben Simmons appears ready to make a splash in 2023-24.
The Brooklyn Nets point guard is working hard in the gym preparing for his return to the floor from a back injury that has hampered him each of the last two seasons. According to ESPN’s Mark Jones, Simmons is “shredded” and “in a good place” after spending quality time with head coach Jacque Vaughn and some of his teammates.
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I saw and spoke with <a href=”https://twitter.com/BrooklynNets?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw”>@BrooklynNets</a> Ben Simmons today. <br>He’s in fantastic shape. He’s shredded💪🏽. <br>He’s in a good place. 👌🏽Ben has spent quality time this summer with Head Coach Jacque Vaughn,teammates Royce O’Neal and Dennis Smith Jr. It’s lining up for Simmons💯 <a href=”https://t.co/jT6QrIYB1U”>pic.twitter.com/jT6QrIYB1U</a>
After missing the entire 2021-22 season with a back…