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Ben Simmons sends subtle jab to former team as Philadelphia 76ers eliminated from playoffs

NBA star Ben Simmons has irritated fans of his former team after he posted an image of himself enjoying their loss last night as the Boston Celtics dominated them in a season-defining game.

There's no love lost between Simmons and the Sixers, after the point guard left the team after five seasons in ugly fashion - when he asked to be traded before refusing to play in games.

The Sixers did not agree on a trade for him throughout the summer of 2021, and he refused to play in games the following season and was repeatedly fined. Simmons had then accused the Sixers for 'not helping' when he had gone through mental struggles, and stated that he told head coach Doc Rivers that he was not ready to play.

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