SANTA BARBARA – The injury sent a painful jolt to Philadelphia rookie forward Ben Simmons as he nursed a broken right foot. The Sixers also absorbed a psychological blow as they lose their No. 1 pick for an indefinite amount of time.
As much as Lakers rookie forward Brandon Ingram expressed condolences and support, the incident also partly explained why he and the Lakers have ensured he gains weight gradually. With Simmons reportedly adding 33 pounds since leaving LSU, personal trainer Tim Grover explained why such abrupt increases contributed to Simmons injury. As Grover tweeted, “Athletes can’t add that much weight that quickly w/out impacting movement.