Ben Simmons’ public feud with his franchise Philadelphia 76ers is the talk of the town in the basketball world. Both parties seem to be at loggerheads with each other over playing time and other issues. Many NBA players, various celebrities, and sportspersons have commented on the bizarre situation.
NFL and Philadelphia Eagles star Jason Kelce recently weighed in on the Ben Simmons-Sixers drama. His comments about the situation held advice for Ben Simmons. He also appreciated Philadelphia’s sports fans for the unwavering support of their city’s sports teams.
Eagles center Jason Kelce on the Ben Simmons situation: “Everybody can bitch and complain about how tough this city is to play in. Just play better man, this city will love you.”
— Kyle Neubeck (@KyleNeubeck) October 21, 2021
Kelce: “All of that is because a lack of accountability, a lack of owning up to mistakes, a lack of correcting things. If all that got corrected — you fix some free throws, you’re getting better as a player — none of this is happening.”
— Kyle Neubeck (@KyleNeubeck) October 21, 2021
Kelce’s comments are a terrible indictment of Ben Simmons’ commitment to the Philadelphia 76ers. Simmons has reportedly fallen out with the Sixers’ front office over his play style and dismal performances. The two parties began bickering after their loss to the Atlanta Hawks in Game 7 last season. Since then, Simmons has missed the Sixers’ off-season and their game against the New Orleans Pelicans.
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Simmons’ Sixers beat Pelicans with a dominant performance
The Philadelphia 76ers seemed to be worry-free in the absence of Ben Simmons, as they won their opening night game against the New Orleans Pelicans. Joel Embiid put up a commanding performance for the Sixers as he scored 22 points and 12 rebounds. The Sixers won the game with a final score of 117-97 with the Pelicans missing power forward Zion Williamson, who averaged 27 points per game last season.
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Jun 20, 2021; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21) reacts after scoring against the Atlanta Hawks during the first quarter of game seven of the second round of the 2021 NBA Playoffs at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports
Alongside Embiid, Furkan Korkmaz also scored 22 points and recorded four 3-pointers in the fourth quarter. The Pelicans could not build on Brandon Ingram’s performance, who wrapped up the game with 25 points. The Sixers face the Brooklyn Nets next and might miss Joel Embiid because of a sore right knee.
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