Ben Simmons‘ absence during his team’s opening NBA game didn’t go unnoticed, with the home fans taking the opportunity to sledge the visiting Philadelphia 76ers about the situation regarding their star player.
Just before half time, audible “where’s Ben Simmons?” chants rang around the brilliantly named Smoothie King Center, as the Sixers clung to a lead (watch the video above).
Simmons was suspended from the season opener by his coach Doc Rivers after the Aussie superstar refused to participate in training drills earlier this week.
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Despite the Aussie’s absence, Philadelphia beat the Pelicans 117-97.
Simmons is available top be selected for the 76ers’ next game – against the Nets on Saturday (AEDT) – but it remains to be seen whether he suits up for the team again.
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