Al Horford’s Sister And Brother Call Out Sixers Fans After Trade From Philly

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After just one season with the Philadelphia 76ers, 5x All-Star Al Horford is being sent packing in a deal with the Oklahoma City Thunder.

According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, the draft-day trade will see Horford head to OKC for two first-round picks and the rights to Serbian guard Vasilije Micic.

Horford, 34, did not play up to standards for the Sixers last season, averaging just 11.9 points per game on a 4-yr/$109M contract. Amid his shortcomings, and the Sixers’ disappointing season, Al was the subject of many criticisms and slander from fans throughout the season.

Now that he’s gone, some folks close to the Dominican big man have already expressed relief on his escape from the franchise, including his brother and sister, who called out fans for spreading their toxic rhetoric on Twitter…

Philly sports fans are known for being rather hard on their players/teams. For the 76ers specifically, the team hasn’t brought home a title since 1983. Fans are desperate to see their team succeed.

Unfortunately, it’s too often that the NBA community can cross ethical lines and take things too far on social media. The Horford situation proved as much, and now many are wondering what effect it may be having on players who still call Philly their home.

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Nico Martinez is a veteran staff writer for Fadeaway World from Brooklyn, New York. He joined Fadeaway World in 2016 and is currently residing in Columbia, South Carolina. Nico holds a degree in Sports Management from Columbia International University where he built a strong foundation in the inner workings of sports media and management. Nico's contributions have significantly enhanced the credibility and depth of Fadeaway World's content, earning him recognition across the sports journalism community. His work has been discussed in prestigious publications like Sports Illustrated. A dedicated follower of LeBron James, Nico often leads coverage on news related to the basketball star. With nearly a decade of experience in sports journalism, Nico consistently provides comprehensive and timely basketball news, engaging a wide audience of basketball enthusiasts.Nico's most desired player to interview, past or present, is Kevin Durant. He is particularly keen on asking Durant if he has any regrets about his career, especially concerning his departure from the Oklahoma City Thunder, and why he engages so much with fans on social media. 
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