Former Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce is going viral on social media after an emotional outburst regarding the latest news about the Philadelphia 76ers and rumors of the team potentially relocating to New Jersey. Kelce, who spent 13 seasons with the Eagles and is widely considered a future Hall of Famer, helped lead the team to its first Super Bowl win in franchise history, a 41-33 victory over the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LII.
His love for the city of Philadelphia has been well-documented, and despite being retired, his connection to the city remains strong. That love was on full display when Kelce expressed his frustration over the 76ers’ plan for a new stadium on Thursday. He voiced his mixed feelings, supporting the idea of the team having their own arena but criticizing the approach ownership has taken.
“To be clear, I would absolutely support the Sixers building their own arena in South Philadelphia,” Kelce posted on X, which has now surpassed over 1.2 million views.
Currently, the 76ers share the Wells Fargo Center in South Philadelphia with the Philadelphia Flyers, a venue that has been home to both teams for years. Kelce’s frustration stems from the 76ers’ decision to pursue a $1.3 billion arena in Center City, Philadelphia, rather than South Philly.
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