Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports | By Grey Papke | Last updated 6/28/21
Ben Simmons’ awful playoff performance for the Philadelphia 76ers seems to have led directly to his withdrawal from Australia s Olympic basketball team.
Basketball Australia confirmed Monday that Simmons had notified the team of his intention to withdraw from the Olympic squad. Coach Brian Goorjian said Simmons wanted to focus on “individual skill development,” and Team Australia was supportive of the decision.
“I have spoken with Ben and whilst we wanted him to be a part of our team, we understand and support his decision and he has made it clear that this is something that he wants to be a part of in the future,” Goorjian said. “It is a pretty rough time for him right now, and I know it is something that he wanted to do, but the timing just hasn’t worked.
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06/28/21 AT 11:01 PM Damian Lillard #0 of the Portland Trailblazers looks on during the second half against the Washington Wizards at Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C., Nov. 18, 2018. Photo: Will Newton/Getty Images
KEY POINTS
The Blazers hiring of Chauncey Billups as head coach has caused the debacle
A trade is highly unlikely, but there are options
With reports that the Portland Trailblazers and Damian Lillard are on the verge of a falling out, the rumor mill has begun to churn.
The Oakland native has repeatedly stated in the past that he despises all super teams and would want to win the title in Portland.
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