Before the latest episode of JJ Redick’s The Old Man and the Three podcast, it appeared that there was no love lost between Ben Simmons and the city of Philadelphia. The Nets star infamously requested a trade after receiving harsh criticism for his performance in the 2021 playoffs and hasn’t played basketball since.
While on the podcast, the former 76ers point guard was asked if his lack of shooting was magnified because he was in Philadelphia but he took the time to express his admiration for the team’s fans.
“People in Philly just want to have something to say about f----- anything,” he said.