Shaq Goes Off On Ben Simmons After 5-Point Game 7 Performance

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Shaq didn't hold back when speaking on Ben Simmons.

Ben Simmons and the Philadelphia 76ers lost to the Atlanta Hawks in Game 7 last night, and now, the Sixers season is officially done. After being favored to come out of the Eastern Conference, the Sixers will now have a summer to think about what happened and whether or not they will be able to come back next year. Players like Simmons had awful playoff campaigns and now, there are real questions as to whether or not the 76ers will want him back.

After last night's game, Simmons was ripped apart by the Inside The NBA crew, particularly Shaq. Prior to Game 7, Shaq had issued a challenge to Ben Simmons, and in the end, the 76ers star did not deliver. As a result, Shaq was upset with the player's performance and had some harsh words about what he would do if they were teammates.

Shaq Goes Off On Ben Simmons After 5-Point Game 7 Performance
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"If I played Game 1 and 2 and I know I’m not helping my teammates, what do you think I’m going to do in Game 3? It don’t take you seven games to realize that, I don’t wanna hear that man," Shaq said. "It don’t take seven games for you to know that you’re not playing right ... Get right!"

Simmons' effort was that of a player who was lost inside of his own head. He was passing up wide-open shots and making decisions that you would expect from a rookie who went undrafted. It was a bad look for Simmons and now, his days in Philly could be numbered.

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Alexander Cole is the current Managing Editor of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. During this time, he has shown an expertise in Air Jordans, Yeezys, and all things that have to do with Nike. His favorite kicks are the Air Jordan 1 High OG, the Air Jordan 4, the Air Jordan 6, and the Adidas Yeezy Boost 350 V2 in the "Beluga 2.0" colorway. Although his collection might not be the biggest, he is always looking to add new styles to it. When it comes to sports, Alex has a particular interest in the NBA and the NFL. His favorite teams are anywhere LeBron goes, and the Kansas City Chiefs. As a Montrealer, the Montreal Canadiens hold a special place in his heart, even if they haven't won the Stanley Cup in his lifetime. Alex also works for the Concordia Stingers, where he provides play-by-play and color commentary for the football, hockey, and basketball teams His favorite hip-hop artists are Kendrick Lamar, Playboi Carti, Travis Scott, and Lil Uzi Vert.
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