I mean... minus all the embarrassment of losing in our own city, losing after a 30 point lead going into half, and just Ben Simmons in general; Having the Sixers in the playoffs helped benefit Philly more than we may realize.
Once you look past all the errors and stressors of being a Philly sports fan, the Sixers playoff run actually helped boost business here in Philly -- that of which was struggling following the pandemic!
According to the Philly Voice, After a tough year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, people were actually making it a point to stay in Philly to watch the Sixers play, rather than venturing down the shore or other vacations as the warmer days approach. In which case, our local businesses benefited! From retail to restaurants... sales and guests are through the roof!