Philadelphia 76ers star rookie Ben Simmons has yet to take the floor this season for the Sixers but the swingman has already aired out a ton about his personal life.
In his Showtime sports documentary ‘One and Done’, we got a look at Ben’s journey from his Australian roots all the way through until he was drafted with the first overall pick this past June. While the main focus of the documentary showed Ben’s battle at LSU in an attempt to singlehandedly lead the Tigers to greatness, there was another battle he was facing. He often battled the outside world of a professional athlete alongside his family.
Ben’s relationship with his siblings was noted as a point of drama at times. His brother is a member of his inner circle and helps Ben with the day-to-day business while his sister Emily is a member of the Klutch Sports team and handles his business operations.
But his sister Olivia, nicknamed Liv, showed in the documentary that she felt left out at times. She divulged her battles with depression and expressed her desires to be more involved in Ben’s life. By the time the documentary ended, it appeared that Ben was going to have Liv more involved in his life and career. Her personal battles continued and she spoke candidly about what she goes through with her mental illness.
While she battles her own demons, Ben continued to proceed with his life. There’s nothing wrong with him continuing to push forward as one of the bright young stars in the NBA but there was apparently a family issue. Slowly but surely something happened along the way since the documentary aired and Liv started to send some interesting tweets about her brother. They culminated with her showing that he blocked her on Twitter and she then proceeded to completely put him on blast. Hopefully, they can work things out and get back on good terms.
Olivia Simmons tweeted the following.
My brothers initials are BS. When I think of BS I think of bullshit. Lol
— Olivia Simmons (@livvalice) November 26, 2016
You and that sauce have a lot in common. Unopened, the bottle looks nice but once u have it, it'll burn you. #benyousosaucy https://t.co/taQe1xeh15
— Olivia Simmons (@livvalice) December 8, 2016
Struggle city right now. I wish I was a cash cow for my family and treated everyone like shit maybe I would get the support I need.
— Olivia Simmons (@livvalice) December 8, 2016
I'm tired of people asking how my brother is before they ask how I am. ASK HIM IF YOU CARE SO MUCH.
— Olivia Simmons (@livvalice) December 8, 2016
I'm tired of people asking how my brother is before they ask how I am. ASK HIM IF YOU CARE SO MUCH.
— Olivia Simmons (@livvalice) December 8, 2016
Me and @BenSimmons25 have played the same amount of NBA games…… ZERO
— Olivia Simmons (@livvalice) December 8, 2016
LMFAO so clearly u see me. Bro I was being nice but u became too cool. When I tried to reach out, not call back. This is pathetic. pic.twitter.com/i5FhAoK5wJ
— Olivia Simmons (@livvalice) December 8, 2016
Your sister struggled and opened up on nation wide television and u can't call her after it happens. I called u and didn't get a call back.
— Olivia Simmons (@livvalice) December 8, 2016
The only family u talk to are those that work for you. Constantly face timing 10+ bitches a day.
— Olivia Simmons (@livvalice) December 8, 2016
When your ass was drinking and needed rides home from parties I did that mate. Took u to school. Took on people who bullied you. Like #done
— Olivia Simmons (@livvalice) December 8, 2016
Shoutout to my parents for the bipolar. Struggle is real.
— Olivia Simmons (@livvalice) December 8, 2016
Money doesn't change people it reveals them.
— Olivia Simmons (@livvalice) December 8, 2016
Wish they showed that whole FT call. Asked to have a private convo but later found out bundle of thotville (Brittany renner) WAS IN THE ROOM
— Olivia Simmons (@livvalice) December 8, 2016
Like where the fuck are my parents and why haven't they stepped in.
— Olivia Simmons (@livvalice) December 8, 2016
You don't turn your back on the people who literally helped you get to where u are.
— Olivia Simmons (@livvalice) December 8, 2016
These new age athletes man. If only you women knew. Get u a lawyer, they work a lot but at least they have brains.
— Olivia Simmons (@livvalice) December 8, 2016
When someone tries to take their life what gives you the right to treat that person like their depression doesn't exist……..?
— Olivia Simmons (@livvalice) December 8, 2016
I shouldn't be so angry and twitter but it is what it is. Thanks everyone for your kind words they do help. DARKNESS is unfamiliar and scary
— Olivia Simmons (@livvalice) December 8, 2016
