Ben Simmons makes 'difficult decision' to skip World Cup to focus on NBA preparation

  • Philadelphia star commits to exhibition games only
  • Australian’s huge new contract confirmed by 76ers

Ben Simmons has ruled out playing for the Boomers at the World Cup but says he will return to Australia to be involved in the pre-tournament exhibition games in Perth and Melbourne.

On the day the Philadelphia 76ers confirmed Simmons had signed the richest deal ever by an Australian athlete – a five-year contract extension worth $US170m ($A242m) – the 22-year-old confirmed on social media that he would forego the World Cup in China to instead work on his game before the next NBA season.

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