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Ben Simmons knows a thing or two about the wrath of Philadelphia sports fans.After he was selected first overall by the 76ers in 2016, Simmons spent the first five seasons of his career in Philly's good graces before a letdown in the 2021 Eastern Conference Semifinals marked Aidan Hutchinson T Shirts the beginning of the end. A historic holdout and a trade request signaled an unceremonious ending to Simmons' time in Philadelphia. He was dealt to the Nets at the 2022 trade deadline.SIGN UP TO WATCH EVERY GAME ON NBA LEAGUE PASS: |One month after the trade, Simmons was on the receiving end of countle s boos in his first return to Philadelphia, a game Julian Okwara Jersey in which he wasn't even able to take the floor due to injury. Nine months post-trade, Simmons will be in action when he and the Nets head back to his first NBA home.The former top pick knows exactly what to expect from the fans:Ben Simmons knows what's coming in Philly NBA on ESPN (@ESPNNBA) "In Philly?" Simmons hilariously responded to a reporter that asked if time pa sed may have healed the wounds from his exit."Come on now, I know what's coming. It's a part of the game," Simmons Detroit Lions Women Jersey continued."One thing about Philly fans (is) they're incredible. They're die-hard Philly everything Philly, whatever it is. I respect that about the Dean Marlowe Jersey city it's a sports town."MORE:After a rough start to the 2022-23 season, Simmons is returning to his All-Star form just in time for the trip to Philadelphia. In the three games leading up to their meeting with the Sixers, Simmons is averaging 16.0 points, 8.7 rebounds and 5.0 a sists per game on combined 22-of-26 (84.6 percent) shooting.With his confidence rising, Simmons should be prepared for whatever comes his way at the Wells Fargo Center.We'll Charlie Sanders Jersey see if Simmons' complimentary words earn him any goodwill when he and the Nets face the 76ers on Tuesday, Nov. 22 at 7:30 p.m. ET.