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Looks Like Ben Simmons Has Fully Recovered From That Foot Injury

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Philadelphia 76ers rookie Ben Simmons looks more than ready to roll into 2017 season healthy and ready to compete.

Simmons, who technically remains a rookie, didn’t play a single second of the 2016 NBA season after an injury to his foot. Fans have been clamoring to see the Australia native on the court for the 76ers, and it doesn’t look like they’ll be disappointed when he finally appears. (SLIDESHOW: Celebrate College Basketball With These Cheerleaders)

The former LSU star posted a video of himself over the weekend throwing down an acrobatic dunk with complete ease.

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The 76ers added guard Markelle Fultz in this year’s draft. Former Duke star Jahlil Okafor and Kansas star Joel Embiid are also on the team, which means that if they are ever healthy at the same time it could be a dangerous team.

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