The Ben Simmons vs. Donovan Mitchell Beef: A Rivalry Fuelled by Fans

🥩The beef between Simmons and Mitchell started as a competition for the Rookie of the Year title.

👥The rivalry quickly grew into something fueled by passionate fans, with each side defending their respective player.

👀Simmons and Mitchell have shown public displays of sportsmanship, but the rivalry between their fans remains strong.

🏀Fans of both players engage in social media battles, creating memes and mocking the other side.

👥🙌Despite the beef, Simmons and Mitchell have a friendly relationship off the court.

What started the beef between Simmons and Mitchell?

—The beef started as a competition for the Rookie of the Year title during their first season in the NBA.

Do Simmons and Mitchell dislike each other?

—No, they have shown sportsmanship and respect for each other, but the rivalry between their fans remains strong.

Why do fans of Simmons and Mitchell continue to fuel the beef?

—Fans are passionate about their favorite players and enjoy engaging in friendly rivalry with fans of the other side.

Do Simmons and Mitchell interact off the court?

—Yes, they have a friendly relationship off the court and have shown mutual respect for each other.

Will the beef between Simmons and Mitchell ever end?

—The beef will likely continue as long as fans continue to fuel it, but it may fade over time as new rivalries emerge.

00:00[Music] While Ben Simmons and Donovan Mitchell vied for rookie of the year honors and taunted each other in the process, they insisted it was all in good fun. However, the real beef was fueled by the media, the shoe companies, and most importantly, the fans who turned it into a heated rivalry.

02:11Both Simmons and Mitchell were rookies in the 2017-2018 season, but there was controversy surrounding Simmons' eligibility as he had been drafted in 2016 but missed his first year due to injury.

04:32Simmons had a strong start to his rookie season, exceeding expectations and becoming a one-of-a-kind playmaker. On the other hand, Mitchell was initially not in the conversation for Rookie of the Year, but he quickly proved his shooting skills and ability to lead the Jazz to success.

07:56The Rookie of the Year debate raged online, with fans taking sides and engaging in social media battles. Mitchell's adidas sponsorship and Simmons' nike sponsorship added another element to the beef.

09:55The beef between Simmons and Mitchell is not just between the players; it's a battle fought by the fans. Despite their public displays of sportsmanship, the rivalry between their fans remains strong.