The Australia-born Philadelphia star had previously worn sneakers bearing the message, 'Pray for NZ,' in support of the victims of the Christchurch shootings.
Philadelphia's Ben Simmons is in his second active season after being the No. 1 overall pick in the 2016 NBA draft. By Des Bieler Des Bieler Sports reporter covering national topics, including fantasy football, as well as supporting coverage of D.C.
Anning was speaking Saturday to a group of reporters when Connolly egged him and got punched by the politician in return. While Connolly was released by police without charge, Australia Prime Minister Scott Morrison said that the “full force of the law should be applied” to Anning, while New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern called the senator’s comments a “disgrace.”
— Henry Belot March 16, 2019 Simmons previously called Connolly an “Australian legend” on one of the latter’s Instagram posts, before the page was taken down. The 22-year-old all-star, whom Philadelphia made the No. 1 pick in the 2016 NBA draft, has also weighed in on President Trump with far less complimentary remarks.
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