Ben Simmons Reportedly Changed His Phone Number To Avoid Sixers Teammates

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Ben Simmons' final days in Philly were fairly dramatic.

Ben Simmons is now on the Brooklyn Nets, however, as many fans already know, his last few weeks with the Philadelphia 76ers were filled with dramatic moments and even some uncertainty as to what he would be planning to do next. There were times when his teammates would try and reach out and support him, although as it's been reported in the past, Simmons didn't have much interest in talking to anyone.

This is something that has been backed up by the likes of Danny Green, who recently spoke about Simmons' exit from the team on the Ryen Russillo Show. As Green explains, Simmons' communication skills were lacking, and it even devolved into something pretty petty.

Ben Simmons Reportedly Changed His Phone Number To Avoid Sixers Teammates
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As Green notes, Simmons had actually changed his phone number before the trade as a means to avoid any contact with his former teammates. Green says that he tried numerous times to start a dialogue with Simmons, however, he never got an answer. In the end, he found out it was because Simmons had gotten a new phone number entirely, as he presumably just wanted to start fresh, without people in his ear all of the time.


Now, both parties are better off as James Harden has been lights out for the Sixers, all while Simmons gets to play with a team that truly wants him. Simply put, everyone has benefitted from the drama.


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Alexander Cole is the current Managing Editor of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. During this time, he has shown an expertise in Air Jordans, Yeezys, and all things that have to do with Nike. His favorite kicks are the Air Jordan 1 High OG, the Air Jordan 4, the Air Jordan 6, and the Adidas Yeezy Boost 350 V2 in the "Beluga 2.0" colorway. Although his collection might not be the biggest, he is always looking to add new styles to it. When it comes to sports, Alex has a particular interest in the NBA and the NFL. His favorite teams are anywhere LeBron goes, and the Kansas City Chiefs. As a Montrealer, the Montreal Canadiens hold a special place in his heart, even if they haven't won the Stanley Cup in his lifetime. Alex also works for the Concordia Stingers, where he provides play-by-play and color commentary for the football, hockey, and basketball teams His favorite hip-hop artists are Kendrick Lamar, Playboi Carti, Travis Scott, and Lil Uzi Vert.
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