Quote:"He's had this a couple years ago, so he's had [herniated disks] throughout his career at some points," Nash said. "And I guess there was a flare-up. I'm not sure when they recognized it was beyond a back flare-up and a herniated disk or what not, but somewhere along the line there, that was the reason for the epidural."
Nash said last week that Simmons had an MRI on his back so that the organization could figure out what was causing the discomfort.
"I've had the same issues," Nash said. "But they're all really unique and different, so it's really hard for me to kind of share my experiences with it because my back was totally different. You just never know. You never know how it responds. You feel great and turn a corner and the next week or so or it could be a longer-term thing, so we just have to be patient and see how he goes."
That is the far bigger concern, apart from mental issues. And who knows if it doesn't kill his athletic ability. Could be MPJ all over again. Every herniated disk has a certain % to reoccur. Vicious circle with more surgery's.