‘Had some dark times’: Ben Simmons opens up after messy 76ers exit

• Australian speaks to media for first time since last season
• People are always going to have their own opinions'

Ben Simmons says his mental health struggles began well before the 76ers' season ended and he did not believe he would be able to overcome them in Philadelphia.

The Australian is eager to begin moving on with the Brooklyn Nets, though is not sure yet when he will join them on the court. Nor was he sure how things got so bad in Philadelphia.