‘Really strong chance’: Ben Simmons eyeing long-awaited Boomers return at this year’s World Cup

Ben Simmons’ long-awaited Boomers return may very well be just some months away.

The three-time NBA All-Star is keen to don the inexperienced and gold and characterize Australia at this yr’s World Cup, Boomers coach Brian Goorjian has confirmed.

Since being lower from the 2014 World Cup roster, Simmons has repeatedly prioritised his NBA commitments over nationwide duties.

The 26-year-old, who has battled damage setbacks for the previous couple of years, is but to characterize the Boomers at an Olympics or World Championships, however Goorjian confirmed the guard is eager to take part within the upcoming World Cup throughout the Philippines, Indonesia and Japan.

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“I think his (Ben’s) mindset is getting healthy, getting in shape and getting ready to play in this (World Cup),” Goorjian instructed SEN on Friday.

“And I think he has been along that line for a while and I felt it last time.

“There were unfortunate circumstances (why he didn’t play at Tokyo), but I feel like he is going to make himself available.”

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Simmons was an opportunity of enjoying on the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, the place Australia gained a historic bronze medal, however as a substitute spent the low season engaged on ability growth following a disappointing playoffs marketing campaign for the Philadelphia 76ers, culminating in an unpleasant commerce standoff.

“Our door is always open to him and during my time with the Boomers he has always been straightforward with me,” Goorjian continued.

“But that was a very tough situation (in Philadelphia) and he was in the process of change.

“It just didn’t work, but now he is in a situation where he is getting his health back to be ready to play.

“As we sit now, I think there is a really strong chance (that he plays at the World Cup).

“I also feel that Ben understands being with the Boomers and enjoying his basketball while representing his country.

“He will also be around these guys that he has grown up with. He gets that and he wants that.”