Putting to rest months of rumors and speculation, Ben Simmons posted this Instagram photo which all but confirmed the tragic news that he would be a Philadelphia 76er next year. It was never truly in doubt that Simmons would become a 76er, which would explain his weary facial expression that shows Simmons has moved on to the acceptance phase of grieving. Ben Simmons was only 19 years old.
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