Ben Simmons is definitely persona non grata in the city of Philadelphia after flaming out as a member of the city’s professional basketball team. The former Philadelphia 76ers star has Twitter talking after fans took notice of Ben Simmons taking in Game 7 of his former squad taking on the Boston Celtics in a loss and speculation is high that he was throwing shots.
Ben Simmons, who will be 27 this summer, is now a member of the Brooklyn Nets after a disappointing stint with the Sixers ended with a whimper. Simmons didn’t go on to resume his former glory with the Nets but he’s still considered a player with the potential to turn around his basketball fortunes.
What has Twitter reacting to at the moment is an image from Simmons’ Instagram story feed featuring the Australian player taking in the Sixers-Celtics game without any further context. Why that has sparked such curiosity is an unspoken and largely unconfirmed beef between Simmons and the Sixers considering the strained relationship between him and the team.
Adding to this, the Sixers lost in explosive fashion in the semifinal contest against the Celtics and looked poised to take the series at one point. However, 51 big points from Tatum and 25 from co-star Jaylen Brown nullified Joel Embiid, James Harden, and the rest of the Sixers. In fact, Tobias Harris led all Sixers with 19 points.
On Twitter, folks are assuming that Simmons is smoking on that Sixers pack. We’ve got the reactions below.
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Ben Simmons still a cornball for posting this. You literally been on your bench ass for a year.
Your name ain’t Ben Simmons anymore, it’s Bench Simmons
pic.twitter.com/q5lXS8b9qF
— Tori Lahren (@Tori_Philly4) May 15, 2023
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One of the Sixers’ biggest issues that is not talked about enough:
The guy who paid Ben Simmons, Tobias Harris, & Al Horford while letting Jimmy Butler walk still has a role in the front office.#BrotherlyLove #Sixers
— RB (@RBPhillyTake) May 15, 2023
3.
Shanghai Sharks:
Pg – Jordan Poole
Sg – Ja Warrant
Sf – Dillon Brooks
Pf – Ben Simmons
C – Joel EmbidCoach – Doc Rivers
— Hakovani haker (@LanmiPavlovic) May 15, 2023
4.
We got on Ben Simmons but we ain’t realize Harden & Embiid cut from the same cloth as him. Soft. Unreliable. Lacks accountability.
— The Big OG said FIRE DOC RIVERS! (@OHGEENiCK) May 15, 2023
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I just woke up….If you think keeping Ben Simmons over Embiid is a normal thought…I also think that there's a Meth and Fentanyl lab in your basement since we are being honest
pic.twitter.com/f6uOBElzHs
— Marcus Blackstock (@Imagine_Life2) May 15, 2023
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Ben Simmons saying I don’t need to win, I just need to see y’all lose.
And that the perfect petty for a Monday Morning. https://t.co/UATiROXV4f
— i. adan (@Imman_Adan) May 15, 2023
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Damn Ben Simmons hit ‘em with … https://t.co/2TRPYxraNy pic.twitter.com/YnrS1eAGfm
— Jemele Hill (@jemelehill) May 14, 2023
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Ben Simmons sat and watched the Sixers sweep the Nets as he stayed on the sideline with an alleged back injury.
He didn’t even sit on the sideline for the games in PHI.
We know all we need to know.
— Kei (@RealMamaEagle) May 14, 2023
#FlyEaglesFly 
(@KCySC_) 10.
Never forget when Ben Simmons watched the heat eliminate the Sixers last year
pic.twitter.com/ltn2tqSdGl
— Buhownz 🪼 (@Demar305) May 14, 2023
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