Kevin Durant and the Brooklyn Nets have had a roller coaster 2022-23 season. The controversy with one of their star players also contributed to it. They had a good run winning five out of their seven games before losing to a LeBron James-less Lakers. And now, they will face the Philadelphia 76ers next Tuesday, which could be a tense event. The Nets are coming off consecutive defeats against the Lakers and what should be called a thumping defeat against Sacramento Kings.

Given Ben Simmons earlier played for the 76ers, there might be some tense moments during the game. Even the NBA legend Charles Barkley had something to say about it, as everyone knows the player is not exactly ‘loved’ in Philly.

Barkley?s concerns for Ben Simmons and Kevin Durant

Brooklyn Nets have not particularly performed well in the season. With only specks of good performances, they?re nowhere near the level they might be capable of. Naturally, many players are not performing up to the mark. One of them is Ben Simmons, and his return from 400 days of injury is not going well.

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Notably, the Nets’ star has performed below average this season, amounting to a meager average of 5.8 PPG for the season. While Simmons is not exactly the savior for his team, but the NY side doesn?t really have an option. The Nets are set to face the Philadelphia 76ers next Tuesday and it might become hostile, according to the Philly legend.

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?I do not feel good about that situation next Tuesday.? Barkley said. ?He?s playing bad. They gonna? let him have it. I hope nothing bad happens.? at this point, Barkley got enquired about the word ?bad? and what he meant by it. The NBA legend added, ?Like a fan doing something crazy. It is gonna be bad.? The 11-time All-Star added how Simmons’ poor performances are going to make the situation even worse.

The 76ers legend very well knows how hostile the Philly fans can be. And if someone is to be taken seriously about the Philly crowd, it?s him.

Kevin Durant’s teammate hated in Philly

Well, the hostility is not a secret to anyone. But what is the actual reason Simmons receives such hatred from his former team? The reason is simple, consistent poor performances.

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The Australian Basketball star?s 2021 post-season performances are forgettable, to say the least. Many NBA fans also blame Simmons’ missed dunk in Game 7 against the Hawks for their defeat. He never played for the franchise after the game and the 76ers fans would not be kind to him.

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