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Patrick Beverley Thinks Ben Simmons Would’ve Thrived Without Philly Pressure

Beverley argued on his podcast that Simmons’ decline is tied to the unforgiving scrutiny in Philadelphia. “If he would've went to a Charlotte to start, without all the harsh backlash from fans, media, and all that, he probably would've had a three,” Bev said. He added that the infamous passed-up dunk against Trae Young only amplified Philly fans’ criticism, eroding Simmons’ confidence.