The Ben Simmons saga is one of the biggest talking points of the summer. Ben expressed his desire to leave the Philadelphia 76ers back in August. Since then, both the franchise and the player have been locked in a standoff. The past two months have been full of rumors linking Ben Simmons with almost every team out there.
Every new day comes with an update on Ben Simmons’ situation. Sixers fans are the most confused here as they wait for the team to build for the new season. However, lately, there have been some positive updates regarding Ben’s return to Philadelphia. According to NBA insider Adrian Wojnarowski, the possibility of Ben Simmons reporting to the team has increased in the last few days.
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The Sixers are still trying to find potential suitors for the 25-year-old Australian, but their priority is to get Simmons back for this season. However, this hasn’t gone down well with the Sixers fans.
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Sixers fans completely going off on Ben Simmons after latest update
The Ben Simmons saga has taken another crazy turn as the 25-year-old star is close to returning to Philadelphia. Unsurprisingly, Sixers fans who went through the news have gone crazy over Simmons. Here are some of the crazy reactions to the news of Simmons’ staying.
He is going to get booed nonstop
Pray for him— Rust 𖣘 🕷🕸 (@wustdontmiss) October 11, 2021
Bro started feeling how much money he was losing and joined back 😭😭
— Hi (@JB22STAN) October 11, 2021
AINT NO WAY WE HAD ALL THIS DRAMA JUST FOR HIM TO GO BACK TO PHILLY😭😭😭
— Hi (@JB22STAN) October 11, 2021
Wait he’s gonna play in front of the fans after all that? 💀
— Frank Ntilikina Fan (@Ntilikina11Fan) October 11, 2021
— JE25 (@JE25_) October 11, 2021
All that drama for you to come back to the team………… stupidity https://t.co/I3Vhvo8Hbh
— Elhadji⚜️ (@Phillyboii1) October 11, 2021
People actually thought Ben Simmons would light $33 million on fire to prove a point 😂😂 https://t.co/BI1ThJ2LgD
— Big Hoss (@big_country918) October 11, 2021
If he remains in Philly after the dramatics, I can't fathom how this team will build good chemistry… https://t.co/t8EHHhAeI6
— Jenna Lemoncelli (@jennalemoncelli) October 11, 2021
Simmons and Embiid gotta put the gloves on coach 🥊 @DocRivers https://t.co/lLXHDLsjz7
— Tom Tom 🇲🇽 (@Aj_Tommie) October 11, 2021
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https://t.co/PIAbBBRzcp pic.twitter.com/IivJ4aRpj8
— siseñor (@sisisenor15) October 11, 2021
Simmons had a disastrous playoff campaign last season. The Sixers crashed out of the Eastern Conference playoffs after losing against Atlanta Hawks. The Sixers staff and players criticized Simmons after his dismal outing against the Hawks. Due to this, Simmons decided not to play again for the Sixers despite having four more years on his contract.
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Simmons’ camp has always maintained their position that the player has no plans to stay with the Sixers. However, now the reports suggest that Simmons is closer to returning. The above reactions are just on social media. We can’t imagine what’s it’s going to be like at the Wells Fargo Center. If in case Ben stays this season, he’s should think about coming not too close to the fans during the home games.
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