If you play for the Philadelphia 76ers, there is no talking around the subject. Play well and you will be adored. On the other hand, play poorly, but work hard enough to get mentioned as someone putting in extra time, and you will be encouraged. Thirdly, play poorly but don’t work extra hard, you will get booed. But worst of all, play poorly and make excuses? You will be the focus of fan discontent.
Philadelphia is a passionate town, and demands passion from her athletes. Production comes second to passion.
While it may be painful for some fans to hear the rain of boos from the stands, it’s okay.