“I got grown men pissed off and yelling at me,” Ben Simmons gives SAVAGE response to boos from Philadelphia crowd on return

Brooklyn Nets get their win over an in form Philadelpgia 76ers side

“I got grown men pissed off and yelling at me,” Ben Simmons gives SAVAGE response to boos from Philadelphia crowd on return

Ben Simmons vs Philadelphia 76ers (Via The Guardian)

Each season, a player returns to their former team. This time, Ben Simmions came to Philadelphia to take on the 76ers. The Philadelphia 76ers hosted the Brooklyn Nets at Wells Fargo Center. Simmons and the 76ers fanbase have a complicated history. Hence, the fan reception went as anyone would think. Yes, he got booed.

The game between the Philadelphia 76ers and the Brooklyn Nets was greatly anticipated due to the return of Simmons. It was one of those games patiently awaited by the 76ers fans. A return to the city usually meant a warm welcome. But, the crowd made sure he would receive a frosty reception. Simmons is a polarising player in the NBA. After the game, Ben Simmons took to the postgame interview to highlight his thoughts on the reception.

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This is what he said:

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It’s funny to me. I got grown men pissed off and yelling at me. It’s not that deep. But it’s sports, it comes with it, so I enjoy it.
Ben Simmons via post-game

In the match, Ben was only allowed to play 14 minutes. He had nine rebounds, five assists, and 0 points. And as much as he hoped for a better output, it felt the return wasn’t the best of intentions from the home fans. But it wasn’t enough to stop the Brooklyn Nets get a 136-121 win over the Philadelphia 76ers.

Ben Simmons and the Brooklyn Nets Triumph Over In-Form Philadelphia 76ers

The win was a shock to many, including Brooklyn Nets fans who didn’t go into the game as favorites. But thanks to Can Thomas, who got 40 points, got their 136-121 win over an in-from side Philadelphia 76ers side. Cam Thomas came off a tough outing against the Phoenix Suns and Kevin Durant. However, he helped the Nets and led them to a win over the 76ers.

Ben Simmons on his return to Philadelphia (Via Yardbarker)
Ben Simmons on his return to Philadelphia (Via Yardbarker)

It was a total dominance from the visiting sides, getting their 20th win of the season. Apart from the brilliant displays, the crowd was reintroduced to their old player Ben Simmons. The former 76ers player neither had a good game nor got a got reception. But it was a must-win for Brooklyn due to their poor start to the season. As for the 76ers, the defeat now pits them 5th in the Eastern Conference.

The victory over the formidable Philadelphia 76ers team just shows how competitive the league is. And the drama is just getting started, with many more games still yet to be played.

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