Brooklyn Nets guard Ben Simmons made another trip to the Wells Fargo Center as a member of the Nets following his unceremonious exit from the Philadelphia 76ers.
Simmons had a very successful career in Philadelphia. He was a three-time All-Star, an All-NBA third-team selection, and he produced the second-most triple-doubles in Sixers history. He did a great deal for the team while wearing a Sixers uniform.
However, his time in Philadelphia did not end well. Sixers fans are one of the more passionate fan bases in the NBA, and they do not forget what happened. They let Simmons know their displeasure with loud boos and jeers every chance they got.
After a 136-121 win over the Sixers, Simmons reacted to being booed.
Ben Simmons on reaction being back in Philly: "It's funny to me. I got grown men pissed off and yelling at me, you know. It's like, I get to go home after this, get the win. For me, I'm all about winning, so come here, do our job and get to go home. But It's fun. I enjoy that"
— Evan Barnes (@evan_b) February 4, 2024
Simmons did not attempt a shot in his 14 minutes of playing time, but he was a plus-7. He had nine rebounds and five assists off the bench.
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