Ben Simmons shouts profanities at NBA fan after being heckled

Friday night time, the Brooklyn Nets misplaced to the Orlando Magic by a rating of 116-101 in Florida.

Because the group headed to the locker room, a fan heckled Simmons.

The three-time NBA All-Star may very well be heard yelling again (h/t Legion Hoops And @LL2123w).

Fan: “You’re trash!”

Simmons: “Why the fuck didn’t you say it once I was there?”

Dennis Schroder then approached the fan who made the remarks, resulting in a tense second.

Fortunately, nothing unhealthy occurred because the safety group bought concerned to maintain everybody separated.

Through NetsDaily: “One witness mentioned what pissed off Schroder and different Nets gamers was that the fan waited till Simmons was 10 steps away from him earlier than calling him trash.”

Simmons completed the sport with seven factors, six rebounds, three assists, a steal and a block whereas capturing 2/5 from the sector in 24 minutes of play.

Seeing Schroder defend his teammate is an efficient signal for Nets followers.

The veteran level guard ended the loss with 20 factors, one rebound, six assists and a steal whereas capturing 7/12 from the sector and three/4 from three-point vary in 32 minutes.

The Nets are anticipated to be among the many worst groups within the NBA this season.

Nonetheless, if Schroder, Simmons (or any of their different veterans) play effectively, they may very well be used to acquire belongings in a commerce.

The Nets will play their subsequent recreation on Sunday night time once they host the Milwaukee Bucks on the Barclays Middle.