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Injuries have hampered Simmons since his arrival from Philadelphia, a former top draft pick who has appeared in just 57 games over the past three seasons. He played just 15 games last campaign. But Simmons looked good in the preseason against Washington and talked about feeling healthy after a troubling series of back problems. At his best, he is one of the NBA’s strongest defenders and the most visionary creator for his teammates. The question remains: how much longer will we have to wait to see his best again?