The anticipation to finally see Ben Simmons in an NBA game continues grow.
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That day seems to be inching ever so close as he took the court without his walking boot on this week.
Simmons wanted to give fans an update on his status so he took to Uninterrupted to shoot a video.
.@BenSimmons25 gives an update on his health while continuing his recovery journey back to the court for the @Sixers. #MadeInPHILA pic.twitter.com/EqLF9Bfzlr
— UNINTERRUPTED (@uninterrupted) December 15, 2016
The appearance of his kitten was cute, and the update that his dog will also make an appearance in a later video might excite animal lovers across the globe - NBA fans will be encouraged that the number overall pick from this offseason's draft is getting closer to making his NBA debut.
While seeing the young Australian on the court in game action before the calendar flips to 2017 might need a Christmas miracle, Sixers fans will accept the gift when it does come no matter the of year.
