Brooklyn Nets guard Ben Simmons says he didn't appreciate Philadelphia 76ers fans enough during his time with the franchise ...

Suns star Kevin Durant was back in Brooklyn to face off against his former team in the Nets, and the fans had a reaction to his return.

Ben Simmons had 14 points ... they were seen as a contender with Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant on the roster. That said, the franchise has entered a major rebuild over the previous few seasons.

Nearly two years may have passed since Kevin Durant was traded from Brooklyn ... as the Suns beat a Ben Simmons-less team 108-84. As much as the 36-year-old tried to play down the significance ...

When the Brooklyn Nets formed the trio of Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving and James ... to the Philadelphia 76ers for Ben Simmons who did not suit up for the Nets at all that year.