Nets’ Ben Simmons says ‘he’s playing’ during Media Day presser

Brooklyn Nets guard Ben Simmons finally gave the update from his own mouth that he’s healthy and ready to go. Here’s more from his session.

NEW YORK — Brooklyn Nets guard Ben Simmons begins this season for the Nets in a condition that he hasn’t been used to in quite some time: being healthy. Simmons essentially confirmed all of the reports that have come out this summer about him fully recovering.

It was evident from his session of Media Day that he is confident and content at the same time. Simmons answered all of the questions that came his way regarding his health which makes sense given how much of his recovery from the nerve impingement in his back has been reported to the public.

All indications are that Simmons will be able to work on something other than rehabbing from a injury for the first time in a long time. Simmons sitting down for Media Day was the first step in a season that should be interesting for Nets fans. Here are some highlights from Simmons’ session: