Ben Simmons’ journey with the Philadelphia 76ers was a roller coaster of triumph and controversy. He emerged as a pivotal player, earning three All-Star selections and establishing himself as a cornerstone of the team’s success.

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.”

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

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

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

"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.