Chicago native Bobby Simmons was back on the court as training camp opened Tuesday at the Cousins Center, nearly one year after he last took part in a full Bucks practice session.

Simmons underwent two surgeries on his right foot - in December and January - and did not play in a single regular-season game with the Bucks in 2006-'07.

"Of course it was going to come," the 6-foot-6 Simmons said of his return. "I worked too hard for it not to come.

"Right now I look totally different than last season. I worked my butt off this summer."