Andrew Gaze has recommended Boomers therapy for Ben Simmons as doubts grow over the maligned NBA All-Star’s desire to join the team’s push for a maiden Olympic medal.
Simmons’s run at an NBA title with the top-seeded Philadelphia 76ers came crashing to an inglorious halt in the eastern conference semi-finals.
His reluctance to take open shots and attack the basket, stemming from historically poor free-throw shooting, earned the ire of star teammate Joel Embiid while coach Doc Rivers questioned whether the Sixers could win an NBA title with the Australian at point guard.
If needed, game seven of the NBA Finals series will take place a day before the Olympics opening ceremony
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