Ben Simmons made his Brooklyn Nets debut Monday night, returning to the court for the first time in 470 days in a 127-108 loss to his former team, the Philadelphia 76ers. Ben Simmons’ first ...

Ben Simmons hasn’t played in an NBA game since June 2021. He hasn’t suited up in a Nets uniform since, well, ever. That’s finally expected to change Monday.

While Kevin Durant is set to make his return to the Brooklyn Nets Thursday night against the Miami, Heat, it appears Ben Simmons’ debut with the team is still several weeks away.

That’s a high-stakes time for a debut. Especially for Ben Simmons. The last time he played, teammates reportedly suspected he faked a potential coronavirus exposure to dodge 76ers-Hawks Game 7.

Ben Simmons made his debut for LA, finishing with 12 points, eight rebounds, six assists, three steals and one block while shooting 4/5 from the field in 27 minutes of playing time.