Ben Simmons Gets Honest About Return To Philly

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Ben Simmons continues to get better this season.

Ben Simmons was roasted at the start of the season due to some lackluster play for the Brooklyn Nets. There were times when Simmons looked like he had zero interest in actually shooting the ball, and his teammates were frustrated about it. Thankfully, Simmons has turned the corner.

These days, Simmons looks completely engaged in the game, and he is playing his best ball of the season. Just a few days ago, he registered an impressive double-double, and last night, he scored 22 against the Grizzlies. Needless to say, there are a ton of reasons to be excited.

Ben Simmons Returns To Philly

On Tuesday, Simmons will face his toughest mental challenge of the entire season when the Nets take on the Sixers. Simmons will be returning to Philadelphia for the first time since his trade, and it's going to be difficult. The fans are going to be waiting for him, and the boos will be wild.

Ben Simmons is well aware of the fact that he is going into a lion's den. While speaking to reporters, he even jokingly tried to shrug it all off. Despite the jokes, Simmons knows that the Philly fans are something special, and that he will be in for a whole lot of antics.

At this point, no one knows how Simmons will actually respond to this brand-new challenge. Interestingly enough, the Sixers and the Nets have similar records so this game will be important for a position in the standings. Simmons will have to defend against some great players, while also posting some decent offensive numbers.

Of course, Kyrie Irving is back in the lineup for the Nets, so Simmons won't have as much of a burden on his shoulders. However, Simmons will want to play well as a good performance in Philly would shut those fans up for a very long time.

Stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news and updates from around the NBA. Also, let us know what you think of Simmons' latest performances.

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Alexander Cole is the current editor-in-chief of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. It was here where he began to hone his craft, putting his journalism degree from Concordia University in Montreal, Quebec, to good use. Since that time, he has documented some of the biggest stories in the hip-hop world. From the Kendrick Lamar and Drake beef to the disturbing allegations against Diddy, Alex has helped HotNewHipHop navigate large-scale stories as they happen. In 2021, he went to the Bahamas for the Big 3's Championship Game. It was here where he got to interview legendary figures like Ice Cube, Clyde Drexler, and Stephen Jackson. He has also interviewed other superstar athletes such as Antonio Brown, Damian Lillard, and Paul Pierce. This is in addition to conversations with social media provocateurs like Jake Paul, and younger respected artists like Kaycyy, Lil Tecca, and Jeleel!
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