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Sixers' Ben Simmons' sister blasts Lavar Ball on Twitter

Following a heated exchange with Fox Sports' Kristine Leahy, Lonzo Ball's father Lavar has taken criticism across social media, with some going so far as to call his actions and comments sexist.

As pointed out by USA TODAY, Olivia Simmons, Sixers rookie Ben Simmons' sister, has emerged as a vocal critic of the elder Ball's following Wednesday's appearance on the Herd with Colin Cowherd. Here's a sampling of Simmons' comments:

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