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[Saba Sports News] Brooklyn Nets forward Ben Simmons did not attempt a single shot during Saturday’s game against the Philadelphia 76ers, but he did have some choice words for the Philly fans who booed him. The Nets decisively defeated the 76ers 136-121, leading from start to finish.
The game’s tension peaked when Simmons entered from the bench for the first time, eliciting a loud chorus of boos from the crowd at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The reaction underscored the lingering bitterness from Simmons’ controversial departure from the team.
Addressing the hostile reception post-game, Simmons, with a hint of amusement, remarked on the intensity of the fans’ disdain. “It’s funny to me,” he said, highlighting the irony of adults expending so much energy to express their anger towards him. He added, “I can go home after this, get the win… It’s fun. I enjoyed it. It’s not that deep.”
Despite not taking any shots and playing only 14 minutes, Simmons contributed with nine rebounds and five assists. This game was his third appearance at the Wells Fargo Center since being traded from the 76ers nearly two years prior, with his team having lost the previous two encounters last season.
The game also noted the absence of Joel Embiid for the 76ers, who is dealing with a knee injury expected to sideline him for a significant part of the season.