'One thing about Philly fans, they're incredible,' Ben Simmons said. 'They're diehard Philly. Everything Philly, whatever it is. I respect that about the city. It's a sports town.'
"One thing about Philly fans, they're incredible," Ben Simmons said. "They're diehard Philly. Everything Philly, whatever it is. I respect that about the city. It's a sports town."Ben Simmons tilted his head in bemusement at the suggestion enough time had passed since his bitter split with the 76ers that his Philadelphia homecoming might be greeted with more affection than acrimony.
The three-time All-Star watched from the bench as he recovered from a back injury when the Nets played in Philly in March. Simmons drew derisive cheers from the moment he stepped on the court and was heckled most of the game.Just wait until he actually plays. "It's great for him," Nets coach Jacque Vaughn said. "He'll have his teammates behind him, he'll have a coach that believes in him and overall, we're looking forward to go play."
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