Los Angeles (AFP) - The Philadelphia 76ers said Tuesday number one draft pick Ben Simmons has undergone surgery to repair a fractured metatarsal expected to keep him out of the start of the new NBA season.
Simmons, chosen first in the draft, suffered the fracture in his right foot on Friday after landing awkwardly on the foot of a team-mate.
The Australian 20-year-old was operated on by top foot surgeon Martin O'Malley in New York, with early results reported to be encouraging, the 76ers said.
"Our sports performance and medical staff was debriefed by Dr.