Ben Simmons' agent takes responsibility for Nets star's ongoing injury woes

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Three-time NBA All-Star Ben Simmons lack of availability has been a point of contention in recent years. 

He has only appeared in 15 of the Brooklyn Nets' 61 games so far this season, and the point guard's name is once again list on the team's latest injury report. Simmons appears to be continuing to deal with some discomfort from a nerve impingement in his back. 

After missing a significant amount of time in the early portion of the season, Simmons returned to the lineup in January. However, after just nine games, Simmons was sidelined again with an injury.

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Brooklyn Nets guard Ben Simmons looks on before an NBA basketball game against the New York Knicks, Monday, Feb.13, 2023, in New York. (AP Photo/Jessie Alcheh)

Simmons mental health played a role in his extended absence when he was a member of the Philadelphia 76ers, but his physical health has seemed to cause more setbacks since he's landed in Brooklyn. Simmons held out during the 2021-22 season. The hold out was ultimately compounded by his back issues, which resulted in Simmons missing the entire season.

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In two-plus seasons with the Nets, Simmons has missed 121 of 178 possible games. Simmons signed a five-year, $170 million extension in 2019. Simmons' agent, Bernie Lee, is now taking his share of the blame for the NBA star's apparent inability to overcome the string of injuries. Simmons has attempted to work through the back injuries without undergoing surgery.

"It is a continuation of the same injury that he has dealt