Ben Simmons booed in return to Philadelphia with Nets: How 76ers fans ‘welcomed back’ former All-Star

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The day finally came for Ben Simmons to face the Philadelphia fan base.

On Tuesday night, Simmons made his return to Philly with the Nets taking on the 76ers at the Wells Fargo Center, marking his first contest against the franchise that drafted him first overall in 2017.

There is no love lost between Simmons and Philadelphia, as the All-Star guard’s tenure with the Sixers ended on a tumultuous note after being traded to Brooklyn last season. Following the trade, the Nets did face off against the 76ers in Philadelphia last year, but Simmons was still sidelined with a back injury and did not play.

That didn’t stop Sixers fans from giving him a preview of what was to come tonight, but there was never a doubt they would save their best (or worst) for when Simmons was actually competing on the floor.

Simmons spoke candidly ahead of his return to Philadelphia, knowing exactly what to expect ahead of the opening tip.

His assessment was not incorrect, as 76ers fans let him hear it the second he stepped on the floor for warmups.

However, there were some Philly fans who handled the situation differently, awaiting the opportunity to get an autograph or take pictures with the former franchise cornerstone.

The majority of the fans were right back at it during pregame introductions, letting Simmons hear it when he was announced as a starter.

When the game tipped off, it was Simmons who would get the first laugh, knocking down a pair of free throws before hitting his haters with a “Jordan shrug.”

Check back for more updates on Simmons’ return to Philadelphia throughout the night.

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