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Nov 15, 2022; Sacramento, California, USA; Brooklyn Nets guard Ben Simmons (10) looks towards the team bench after a play against the Sacramento Kings in the third quarter at the Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports
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Nov 15, 2022; Sacramento, California, USA; Brooklyn Nets guard Ben Simmons (10) looks towards the team bench after a play against the Sacramento Kings in the third quarter at the Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports
The drama and controversy surrounding Megan Thee Stallion and Tory Lanez are somehow spilling into the NBA. The Brooklyn Nets, to be precise, Ben Simmons was recently called out for allegedly being involved with the female rapper. As the assault trial between Megan Thee Stallion and Tory Lanez is ongoing since 2020, Ben Simmons getting thrown into the mix made the NBA world react on Twitter.
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The whole incident started back in 2020, when Kylie Jenner threw a party at her residence. Tory Lanez was accused of allegedly shooting a gun at Megan Thee Stallion?s feet, which ended up injuring her.
Ben Simmons’ alleged involvement
Though Lanez later claimed that the blood from Stallion?s feet was from the shattered glass in her car, Megan denied that. She also posted a photo of her gunshot wound on Instagram, which was later deleted.?
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Nov 7, 2022; Dallas, Texas, USA; Brooklyn Nets guard Ben Simmons (10) during the national anthem before the game against the Dallas Mavericks at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports
And now with reports coming in that Megan Thee Stallion is involved with Tory Lanez, DaBaby, and the Brooklyn Nets star, Ben Simmons, fans were taken aback. However, Ben Simmons was quick to respond to this whole situation on social media.
Simmons fired back immediately with a video he posted on his Instagram story. It was a clip of Rick Ross yelling, “Accusations. These are false accusations.? Although Simmons did not tag anyone in the video, but the message was loud and clear.
ben simmons finally hit a 3!!!
— 𝐌𝐚𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐉𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐚𝐧🇨🇦 (@goldenstateover) December 12, 2022
How Ben Simmons get to be involved with these fine women when he’s the laughing stock of the nba and has been for a while
— Jacknife (@allidoismunch) December 12, 2022
Here are more reactions from Twitter.
The Los Angeles Lakers trying to win a chip with Shaq and Kobe. They bring in Gary Payton, and Karl Malone past their prime just to get those cheeks clapped by the Detroit Pistons. Chauncey Billups wins Finals MVP.
— BingalingDaDream (@ThisIsBing007) December 13, 2022
https://twitter.com/imstillarab/status/1602450186516959232?s=20&t=aYBKzBTZ9-t65BYXo-oo-w
https://twitter.com/6leed3m/status/1602448198005817345?s=20&t=aYBKzBTZ9-t65BYXo-oo-w
Ben Simmons?????? pic.twitter.com/UTsejAvDia
— Alex (@AlxMD7) December 12, 2022
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Why was Simmons’ name brought up?
The defense brought up the fact that Megan had a history of getting involved with men who Kelsey has previously been with. Consequently, Megan got accused of doing exactly the same with the Nets star, Simmons.
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As for Megan?s defense, it was claimed that Tory Lanez ended up firing five shots at Megan?s feet, which caused injuries on both her feet. Lanez?allegedly?did?that?after?Megan?disparaged?his?music talent.
Will the Brooklyn Nets get dragged into more controversy following everything that happened with Kyrie Irving in the past few weeks?
