Simmons is infamous in Philadelphia for his well-publicized fallout with the Sixers and for never really getting better when he played for the team. Even though the fans disliked him when the damage was done, he shouted them out for their passion while appearing on “The Young Man and The Three.”

Nets guard/forward Ben Simmons was honest about his time with the 76ers and what he misses the most about his time there.

Speaking on the 'YoungMan&TheThree' podcast, Nets veteran Ben Simmons reflected on his tenure with the Philadelphia 76ers. While his exit was among the most toxic in recent history, he says he's grateful for his time there and for the fans who showered him in support.

Ben Simmons' time in Philadelphia ended on contentious and controversial terms back in 2022, but the Brooklyn Nets' forward still thinks fondly of

"I didn't appreciate the fans enough. The fans of Philadelphia are incredible," Simmons admitted on "The Young Man and the Three" podcast. This admission comes years after the loud boos and the overwhelming pressure of the Philly faithful weighed heavily on the Australian star.

For me, going to a city like Philadelphia—it was so different. From Melbourne, Australia, to Louisiana, to Philly—completely different places. The fans, for instance. I didn’t