Even though itās been more than a week since Ben Simmons was traded to the Brooklyn Nets, the Australianās departureis still a talking point in Philadelphia. And it will probably continue to be given that the Nets will visit the City of Brotherly Love on March 10.
Simmons had towaitfor months but he eventually got away with what he wanted. However, his exit was far from being quiet and continues to make noise, with former teammates like Joel Embiid and Danny Green still talking about him.
The veteran small forward has recently talked about the Sixersā upcoming home game against the Nets, addressing the possibility that Simmons shows up. Besides, he spoke about his deteriorated relationship with other Sixers players.
Danny Green doesnāt expect Ben Simmons to play in Sixers-Nets game on March 10
āNow will we shake hands to start? Probably not,ā Green saidin hislatestāInside the Green Roomā podcast, as quoted by Kyle Neubeck of the Philly Voice. āFirst, Iād be highly surprised if he even plays in that game.
āIf he does play in that game, Iād be highly surprised. But say that does happen, I see it as being a very hectic, playoff-like atmosphere and environment to where it may be very rough for him.ā
Things have gotten very ugly between Simmons and the fanbase ever since the playoff debacle in the 2020-21, so Phillywould certainly be a tough atmosphere to play at for the Australian.
Green says Simmons didnāt have a good relationship with Andre Drummond and Seth Curry
Green has also revealed that Simmons didnāt have quite a good relationship with Andre Drummond and Seth Curry, who have joined him in the move to Brooklyn as part of the blockbuster trade.
āInteresting dynamic of how things went down,ā Green said. āInteresting dynamic of who went with him. I havenāt had a chance to talk to those guys yet, but I know they werenāt on the most cordial terms when he was in Philly with [Andre Drummond and Seth Curry]. So I wonder how that relationship is now.ā
