There has been a lot of tension between Al Horford‘s family and the Philadelphia 76ers fans ever since he left the team and signed with the Boston Celtics back in 2019. Sadly, the feud has continued to simmer over the years, and Horford’s family members have taken to social media to express their dissatisfaction with how some Philadelphia fans have treated them. Recently the entire scenario came back from the dead when Al Horford’s sister Anna Horford tweeted something which led fans to comments that included the names of Joel Embiid and the NFL star Jalen Hurts.

Recently Anna Horford tweeted something that left Philadelphia 76er fans angry again and caused a feud on the internet. She wrote, “Philadelphia is obsessed with me”. Fans had a lot to say about the tweet causing a series of tweet fights. 

Anna Horford faces backlash from Philadelphia fans after her controversial tweet

Boston Celtics star Al Horford’s sister, Anna Horford, recently again commented something about Philadelphia 76ers fans and it did not quite sit with the Philly faithful. Her tweet caused quite a controversy among the fans and caused a backlash. This isn’t the first time the Horford family has caused some controversy involving 76ers fans. Anna Horford tweeted on Sunday stating, “Philadelphia is obsessed with me”. Whatever might be the intention of Anna, Philadelphia fans did not take it well.

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The backlash to Anna’s tweet was swift and fierce. Fans of the Sixers responded with a barrage of angry comments, many of which were directed at her personally. One “Philly faithful” commented that “only men who give you attention have Jalen Hurts or Joel Embiid as PFP”.

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There came other fans who said a lot of hurtful things replying to Anna Horford, which she also did reply to causing a chain of argument over the tweet. Here are more replies from fans on the tweet:

The tension between Al Horford and Philadelphia fans

Al Horford’s beef with Philadelphia fans has continued since he shifted to the Celtic. In April 2021, things escalated even further when Horford got into a heated argument with a 76ers fan during a game. Although the incident didn’t turn physical, it definitely highlighted the ongoing tension between Horford and some members of the Philadelphia fan base. Despite Horford’s attempts to play down the feud, it’s clear that there are still some fans who hold negative feelings toward him and his family.

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