Brooklyn Nets guard Ben Simmons (10) controls the ball against Philadelphia 76ers forward Tobias Harris (12) during the first quarter at Barclays Center. Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

Watch: Ben Simmons booed during preseason game in Brooklyn

Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports | By Larry Brown | Last updated 10/3/22

Ben Simmons’ return to the court is not getting off to a great start.

Simmons was booed during his Brooklyn Nets’ preseason game against the Philadelphia 76ers on Monday night. You can hear the boos while Simmons was at the free throw line late in the first quarter.

Ben Simmons getting boo’d in his home arena after missing 2 free throws.

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Though the game was played at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, it’s possible the boos came from 76ers fans.

Simmons was drafted No. 1 overall by the Sixers in 2016 but missed his entire first season due to injury. Then he refused to play all of last season. Between his lack of availability, poor shooting and outright refusal to shoot the ball, Simmons became a big target of frustration from many Sixers fans. That appears to remain the case.

This article first appeared on Larry Brown Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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