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NEW YORK, NEW YORK – FEBRUARY 28: Ben Simmons #10 of the Brooklyn Nets looks out during game against the Toronto Raptors at Barclays Center on February 28, 2022 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Michelle Farsi/Getty Images)
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NEW YORK, NEW YORK – FEBRUARY 28: Ben Simmons #10 of the Brooklyn Nets looks out during game against the Toronto Raptors at Barclays Center on February 28, 2022 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Michelle Farsi/Getty Images)
Ben Simmons has been the talking point of the NBA this year. After his fallout with the Philadelphia 76ers, he refused to play for them and eventually joined the Brooklyn Nets.
Simmons has faced the media’s wrath prior to his move to the Nets and has had no respite, even after changing teams. Among the various personalities to bash Simmons is Avengers star, Anthony Mackie.
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The “Falcon” fame actor bashed Simmons for his shooting form during the NBA playoffs. Moreover, this came during the ESPYs, which were attended by celebrities from all factions of life. The award facilitates athletes for their team-related or individual performances originated by ESPN. During one such ESPY award show, Mackie ridiculed Simmons in a hilarious fashion.
The Avengers star said, “Ben Simmons took home a special ESPY Award for his humanitarian work. Ben Simmons has been building orphanages completely out of his playoff bricks.” He was joined by two young girls who said, “Thanks, Ben Simmons!“
💀Anthony Mackie: "Ben Simmons took home a special #ESPYAwards for his humanitarian work. He's been building orphanages completely out of his playoff bricks." pic.twitter.com/j18UMxWDxT
— Ballislife.com (@Ballislife) July 11, 2021
Interestingly enough, some of Simmons’ horrible misses and an under-construction building were shown in the background while Mackie bashed Simmons.
Why does Ben Simmons receive so much hate?
With all the Ben Simmons slander going around the world, you must be interested in knowing the context behind the hate. Simmons has faced the fire ever since his underwhelming performance against the Atlanta Hawks during the 2020-21 season playoffs.
Since then, the Australian refused to play for the Philadelphia 76ers. After a long struggle of offloading Ben, the 76ers finally agreed to trade him to the Brooklyn Nets in order to land James Harden.
Safe to say, Simmons’ life in Brooklyn has not been any easier. Despite joining the ranks of Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving, Simmons did not participate in a single game for the franchise. Moreover, he did not step on the basketball court for the entirety of the season.
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While the Nets trailed 3-0 to the Boston Celtics, Simmons was all set to make his much-awaited debut. A back issue just before the game meant he could participate, and he continued to face all the backlash.
Do you think Simmons will be able to make a successful comeback next season? Let us know in the comments!
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