前NBA球星本·西蒙斯在墨尔本的Courtside Stadium进行了一次训练[1]。澳大利亚男篮主教练亚当·卡波恩将在本周与西蒙斯会面，讨论其国际篮球前景，包括参加2028洛杉矶奥运会的可能性[1]。西蒙斯自2013年以来未代表澳大利亚队参赛[1]。
西蒙斯目前职业前景存在不确定性。他未参加上个NBA赛季，并拒绝了纽约尼克斯的合同[1]。西蒙斯与篮网签下的5年2.5亿美元合同将在2024-25赛季后到期[1]。在其NBA职业生涯中，西蒙斯场均贡献13.1分、7.4个篮板和7.2次助攻[1]。
卡波恩曾在6月表示："如果时机合适，我们很乐意看到他穿上绿金战衣"[1]。澳大利亚男篮计划在明年参加卡塔尔FIBA篮球世界杯[1]。
Former NBA player Ben Simmons conducted a private training session at Courtside Stadium in Melbourne, with reports indicating he is in good physical and mental condition.[1] The workout has sparked speculation about his basketball future, particularly regarding potential involvement with the Australian national team.
Australian men's basketball head coach Adam Caporn is scheduled to meet with Simmons this week to discuss his international basketball prospects and possible participation in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.[1] Simmons has not represented Australia since 2013.[1] Caporn expressed openness to Simmons' involvement previously, stating in June: "If the timing is right, we would love to see him in the green and gold."[1]
Simmons' current situation comes after he sat out the previous NBA season and declined a contract offer from the New York Knicks.[1] His existing five-year, $250 million contract expires after the 2024-25 season.[1] Over his professional career, Simmons has averaged 13.1 points, 7.4 rebounds, and 7.2 assists per game.[1] Australia will compete in the FIBA Basketball World Cup in Qatar next year.[1]