Philadelphia 76ers forward Tobias Harris came out in support of Ben Simmons following the 25-year-old’s dispute with management over his contract holdout. Following the 76ers 114-109 loss to the Brooklyn Nets on Friday night, Harris made the following comment:
“I think it’s obviously a good start. But as I said, at this time we have to respect his privacy, his space, and we’ve got to be there for him, with what he’s going through and this process.”
Harris furthermore explained that the public often has misconceptions about athletes, forgetting that they too have human emotions and go through personal turmoil that fans and the press do not see.
According to multiple sources, Simmons is scheduled to meet with medical professionals after alerting the coaching staff that he is not yet mentally prepared to return to NBA action.
In addition to medical consultations, Simmons also met with coach Doc Rivers and his teammates on Friday morning, when he began the process that will likely delay his return to action. Despite any past disagreements, the 76ers have offered Simmons whatever resources he needs in order to help him overcome his struggles and return to action.
