Video Fan goes up to Ben Simmons at a store and mocks him by referring to him as Russell Westbrook × Create Notifications New User posted their first comment this is comment text Link Approve Reject & ban Delete Log in Manage your profile Editing Story Queue Video Queue Editing Stats Writer Home SEO Redirection Admin Gaming Wiki Edits Taxonomy Home Edit Site Menu Mapping Dashboard Tag Pages Community Social Feed Queue Feed Center Notification Center Affiliate Home Manage Pages Bottom Tagline Dash Timeless Stories Logout Basketball NBA News News Video Fan goes up to Ben Simmons at a store and mocks him by referring to him as Russell Westbrook Video Fan goes up to Ben Simmons at a store and mocks him by referring to him as Russell Westbrook Like Like Excited Happy Anxious Angry Sad Comment Share Godwin Mathew ANALYST Follow Modified 31 Aug 2022 Brooklyn Nets v Philadelphia 76ers Ben Simmons had to face a lot of heat from NBA fans this past season. He was constantly heckled by fans during games. However, this has now carried on even into the offseason. In a recent video that circulated around the internet, a man identified Ben Simmons as Russell Westbrook in a shopping mall. It was certainly no accident as his intention was clearly to taunt Simmons and his poor shooting. However, doing this to a three-time All-Star in public is certainly not right. Ben Simmons handled the situation calmly and did not lose his cool while the fan kept calling him Westbrook. This is not the first time something like this has happened to an NBA player. NBACentral@TheNBACentralThey ran into Ben Simmons at the mall (h/t @realnbaquotxz)225801862They ran into Ben Simmons at the mall (h/t @realnbaquotxz) https://t.co/JRUYGR4xPQ In the past, Rajon Rondo was identified as Chris Paul by a fan. Russell Westbrook had incidents where he was called out as "Westbrick" by fans. All of this affects the players mentally as they have lives outside the basketball court. When they step off the court, these players expect to lead a normal life. However, with fans calling them names in public is disruptive to their personal lives. NBACentral@TheNBACentralRussell Westbrook vs Toronto fan (h/t @AhnFireDigital via @6ixbuzztv) 243572260Russell Westbrook vs Toronto fan (h/t @AhnFireDigital via @6ixbuzztv) https://t.co/XR2USTNfNn How important is next season for Ben Simmons 2022 NBA Summer League - Philadelphia 76ers v Brooklyn Nets Ben Simmons will enter the 2022-23 season with a lot to prove. He sat out the entire 2021-22 season due to his situation with the Philadelphia 76ers and then suffered a back injury. However, the three-time All-Star has been putting in work this offseason to be back at his level best for the Brooklyn Nets. I.u.k.a.s@Iukasclapped“Dad how good was ben simmons”237“Dad how good was ben simmons” https://t.co/ohji0hu8xB Despite all the controversy and uncertainty surrounding him, there is no doubt about how talented he is. The Australian, in just four active seasons, has made three All-Star and multiple All-Defensive selections. His ability to pass the ball and provide a key defensive presence makes him an asset to any team that he plays for. Marc Farzetta@MarcFarzettaBen Simmons working on the jumper & hitting a THREE @ChrisJHoops Skills Workouts!25224Ben Simmons working on the jumper & hitting a THREE @ChrisJHoops Skills Workouts! https://t.co/61tXMGD5RN There's a lot that has been going on down in Brooklyn, amidst all of that, the only positive for them is the return of Ben Simmons. He could possibly be the only star that they have left if Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant leave the Nets. This certainly means that Simmons will have to put up some stellar performances next campaign to help the Nets stay competitive. Harrison GRIMM@Harrison_GrimmBen Simmons with a bullet pass through three players for a Tobias Harris three. Absolutely absurd vision and passing skills.153Ben Simmons with a bullet pass through three players for a Tobias Harris three. Absolutely absurd vision and passing skills. https://t.co/DLBqLwF0lA They have a great bunch of talent surrounding their stars. Seth Curry, Patty Mills, TJ Warren and Royce O'Neal are all sensational on any given day. They can provide the necessary support needed for the Nets team to thrive. Whether they can be successful in the playoffs with that roster is something that is questionable. But Sean Marks could look at adding a few more pieces to make the team stronger. Kevin Rice@TheKevinRiceReally nice patience and skill here from Ben Simmons in the half court41Really nice patience and skill here from Ben Simmons in the half court https://t.co/VFKaMe5VdP Ben Simmons is a versatile player and his addition certainly adds strength to the Nets team. However, he has been out all season and could take some time to settle in. But if he can get going quickly, the Nets could make noise even with all that's happening on the outside. × Rate this story! Thank You! LIVE POLL Q. 0 votes so far Edited by Arnav Kholkar Like Like Excited Happy Anxious Angry Sad Share Comments Show More Comments GIF Comment in moderation 0 0 Reply x Edit Delete Delete the comment? No thanks Delete GIF Cancel Update GIF Cancel Reply ❮ ❯ GIF Comment in moderation 0 0 Reply x Edit Delete Delete the comment? 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