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PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - MARCH 10: Patty Mills #8 and Ben Simmons #10 of the Brooklyn Nets take the court for warm ups before the game against the Philadelphia 76ers at Wells Fargo Center on March 10, 2022 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

‘Weakest, most pathetic athlete ever in sport’

Ben Simmons was belted from pillar to post by pundits on Monday and even his own team has given up on the Aussie NBA star.

This security guard was one step ahead.

Quick-thinking security guard a national hero

A security guard became an instant NBA hero after showing a sixth sense to step in and poleaxe a protester before she knew what hit her.

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - MARCH 10: Ben Simmons #10 of the Brooklyn Nets walks by head coach Doc Rivers of the Philadelphia 76ers during halftime against the Philadelphia 76ers at Wells Fargo Center on March 10, 2022 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Brooklyn Nets defeated the Philadelphia 76ers 129-100. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Elsa/Getty Images/AFP == FOR NEWSPAPERS, INTERNET, TELCOS & TELEVISION USE ONLY ==

Pure disgust as Simmons leaves Nets in lurch

There is officially no sympathy left for Ben Simmons as NBA fans unleashed on the Aussie star after the latest twist in his sorry saga.

Ben Simmons wore some threads. Photo: Twitter, Getty, Al Bello.

World laughs as Simmons’ team falls apart

Ben Simmons caused a frenzy as soon as he showed up, but the real savagery was saved for his team which is breaking apart spectacularly.

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Mark Cuban is a passionate fan as well as an owner.

‘Same s***’: Billionaire blasts NBA farce

The owner of the Dallas Mavericks Mark Cuban has gone scorched earth on the NBA after another NBA controversy.

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Philadelphia 76ers' Al Horford reacts after making a 3-pointer during the second half of the team's NBA basketball game against the Memphis Grizzlies, Friday, Feb. 7, 2020, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

NBA team’s $164 million headache

He was supposed to be the final piece in the championship puzzle for this NBA team, but it’s all turned into a nightmare situation.

ATLANTA - FEBRUARY 9: Kevin Garnett #21 of the Western Conference All Stars talks with Michael Jordan #23 of the Eastern Conference All Stars during the 2003 NBA All-Star Game at the Phillips Arena on February 9, 2003 in Atlanta, Georgia. The West won 155-145 in the first ever double-overtime All-Star Game. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2003 NBAE (Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images)

NBA star’s Jordan trash-talking disaster

Michael Jordan was a straight killer on the NBA hardwood and he taught one superstar in his rookie season the harshest lesson of all.

PHOENIX, ARIZONA - OCTOBER 28: Joe Ingles #2 of the Utah Jazz handles the ball during the second half of the NBA game against the Phoenix Suns at Talking Stick Resort Arena on October 28, 2019 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Jazz defeated the Suns 96-95. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

Aussie superstar calls out rude NBA fan

Aussie basketball star Joe Ingles has unloaded on social media after a fan threw a camera in his face as he was out with his family.

Ben Simmons gave Joel Embiid a roundhouse love tap on the backside.

NBA divided over Simmons butt slap

A fired up Ben Simmons bounded onto the floor and gave NBA teammate Joel Embiid’s backside a low five, fuelling further rumours of a rift.

Josh Green is tipped to go inside the top 20 in the NBA Draft.

Aussie tipped to scale heights of NBA Draft

Graduates of the NBL Next stars program – Lamelo Ball and RJ Hampton – have taken most of the headlines but a Sydney-born guard is quietly making waves in 2020 NBA Draft discussions.

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U.S. forward Zion Williamson, of the New Orleans Pelicans, goes up for a dunk during the second half of the NBA Rising Stars basketball game in Chicago, Friday, Feb. 14, 2020. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

‘Nothing but greatness’: NBA freak stuns

He’s already matching Michael Jordan’s records after a nightmare start to his NBA career but Zion Williamson is terrifyingly just getting started.

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CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - FEBRUARY 16: LeBron James #2 of Team LeBron dunks the ball in the third quarter against Team Giannis during the 69th NBA All-Star Game at the United Center on February 16, 2020 in Chicago, Illinois. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Stacy Revere/Getty Images/AFP == FOR NEWSPAPERS, INTERNET, TELCOS & TELEVISION USE ONLY ==

‘Insane’ finish to NBA All Stars

There has been high drama in a wild NBA All Stars Game after a series of controversial calls plagued a nail-biting win for Team LeBron.

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CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - FEBRUARY 16: Chaka Khan sings the United States national anthem before the 69th NBA All-Star Game at the United Center on February 16, 2020 in Chicago, Illinois. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Star ripped for ‘unacceptable’ anthem fail

The NBA All-Star Game has been overshadowed by a moment of pure horror as a musical icon butchered the American national anthem.

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Patty Mills on the NSW south coast.

NBA star helps ease Aussie ‘devastation’

While most NBA stars rest up during the All-Star break, Boomers legend Patty Mills has once again proven that he is not most NBA stars.

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