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Ben Simmons Denies Losing Passion for Basketball
The Kings guard says back injuries, not lack of motivation, kept him off the court all last season, insisting basketball is still 'in his blood'.
Ben Simmons has pushed back on suggestions that a lack of enthusiasm for the game kept him off the court, saying his absence last season came down to his body rather than his motivation.
The 30-year-old point guard sat out the entire 2025-26 campaign for Sacramento. Chronic back problems have restricted him throughout his career, and over his last six seasons combined he has featured in just 108 matches.
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