Ben Simmons expressed optimism Friday that he will make a long-awaited major international debut with Australia at the Tokyo Olympics next summer.
Simmons, a two-time NBA All-Star, was asked if he still planned to play at the Games if his Philadelphia 76ers make a good playoff run. A potential NBA Finals Game 7 will be the night before the Opening Ceremony, with men’s basketball games starting another two days later.
“Yeah, ultimately, I want to play in the Olympics,” Simmons said. “I want to experience that. I want to win a medal, so, hopefully, it all works out with timing and everything and I’m healthy, so, yeah.