The news of 76ers rookie Ben Simmons fracturing his right foot during the last day of training camp on Friday at Stockton University no doubt laid a heavy cloud over basketball fans in the city. After the Daily News had broken the news, the team put out a statement on the injury, but gave no further details as to the exact type of fracture, what the treatment will be moving forward or a timetable for Simmons’ return.
Penn Medicine’s Dr. Daniel Farber, an assistant professor of orthopedic surgery, who has not seen Simmons or any film of his injury, gave further detail as to what the future may hold for the coveted first overall draft pick.