Anna Horford, sister of NBA player Al Horford, has once again taken to Twitter to criticize Philadelphia 76ers fans. And to question their hypocrisy. Her recent tweet comes in response to a post featuring Nikola Jokic’s brothers celebrating the Denver Nuggets’ championship win. It has sparked a significant debate on social media platforms. She retweeted a post from the NBA’s official Twitter account. It showcased a photo of Nikola Jokic with his two brothers posing with the Larry O’Brien Trophy after the Denver Nuggets’ 2023 NBA championship win.
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Anna Horford expressed her frustration with a pointed question. She also drew attention to the disparity in treatment between the Jokic brothers and her own family, highlighting the perceived hypocrisy of some fans.
Anna Horford’s Tweet
Anna Horford’s tweet swiftly ignited a robust and passionate debate across various social media platforms. Supporters of Anna rallied behind her, arguing that her point raises valid questions about the fair treatment of players’ families and exposes the double standards prevalent in fan behavior. These individuals believe that the Jokic brothers’ public support was rightfully celebrated and should serve as an example for other fan bases.
She wrote:
“Huh… I don’t see anyone calling them clout chasing s**ts for publicly supporting their brother… Funny how that works.”
Huh… I don’t see anyone calling them clout chasing sluts for publicly supporting their brother… Funny how that works https://t.co/bc7OCMb3XV
— Anna Horford (@AnnaHorford) June 13, 2023
Her Previous Criticism of 76ers Fans
Anna Horford has been an outspoken critic of Philadelphia 76ers fans in the past. During Al Horford’s stint with the team in the 2019-20 season, she and her family faced harassment and negative treatment from some fans. Her recent tweet resonated with her previous experiences, underscoring the inconsistencies in how players’ families are treated and supported by different fan bases.
Once, following Al Horford’s trade to the Oklahoma City Thunder, Anna said in an interview with The Athletic:
“Philly fans hated us there.”
Pretending to fw Philly was EXHAUSTING. The most miserable fans in the NBA: pic.twitter.com/swmFGu7wep
— Anna Horford (@AnnaHorford) November 18, 2020
Moreover, after the Boston Celtics swept the 76ers in the playoffs, she tweeted:
“This is for you, Buttercup”
This is for you, Buttercup. https://t.co/jnCGGxsFR1 pic.twitter.com/UCAhKpB2jB
— Anna Horford (@AnnaHorford) May 14, 2023
These remarks further shaped the ongoing discussion and influenced public perception of Anna’s recent tweet.