LeBron James Tweets Happy Birthday To Ben Simmons
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- Ben Simmons turned 21-years-old today, so his friend and mentor -- LeBron James -- sent a happy birthday tweet out.
Happy Bday to my lil bro @BenSimmons25!!! That boi 21 now. Uh-Oh!! Let's go have a Shirley temple with a twist. ????????????????♂️????????♂️
— LeBron James (@KingJames) July 20, 2017
No big deal, right?
Well, normally yes, but James-to-the-Sixers rumors have been flying around recently so this just adds a little fuel to that fire.
Happy 2⃣1⃣st Birthday to The Fresh Prince ????, @BenSimmons25 #TrustTheProcess ???????????? pic.twitter.com/Cw4RSX24pP
— SPORTSRADIO 94WIP (@SportsRadioWIP) July 20, 2017
Earlier this week Simmons tweeted the "eyes" emoji at James, creating speculation.
On Thursday's 94WIP Midday Show, 94WIP's Howard Eskin said James coming to Philly will never happen.
LeBron James joining the #Sixers "will never, ever, ever, ever, ever happen," says @howardeskin.
— SPORTSRADIO 94WIP (@SportsRadioWIP) July 20, 2017
never x 4⃣
cc: @OldTakesExposed ✍️
Simmons, 21, and James, 32, are both represented by Klutch Sports which is run by Rich Paul -- James' long-time friend from Cleveland. James, who is reportedly unhappy with what the Cavaliers did this offseason, can opt out of his contract after the 2017-18 season.