Earlier this week, Brooklyn Nets guard and former Philadelphia 76ers All-Star Ben Simmons appeared on fellow former Sixer JJ Redick’s podcast, “The Old Man & The Three.” The entire episode is set to release Thursday, but a snippet of Simmons’ interview was shared Wednesday evening that centered on Simmons’ time in Philadelphia.
By and large, Simmons’ review of his tenure in the City of Brotherly Love was glowing. He described being a Philadelphian athlete as “unique” and noted being in Brooklyn is “completely different” experience. He said he still owns an apartment in Philadelphia and has “friends for life there,” including his brother who still resides in the area.