Ben Simmons

As a 6-foot-10 rookie point guard, Ben Simmons was a truly unique talent every time he stepped on the court for the Philadelphia 76ers. Playing against the Miami Heat in Game 3 of the first round, Simmons put his special skill set on display as he brought the ball up the floor and split a double team with a slick behind-the-back dribble that gave him the necessary space to finish with a contested layup. Simmons was a key contributor in the Game 3 victory, filling up the box score to the tune of 19 points, 12 rebounds, seven assists and four steals as he helped Philly prevail 128-108 on April 19, 2018. Simmons stuffing the stat sheet was a common occurrence that season, and the first overall pick in the draft won the 2018 Rookie of the Year award after averaging 15.8 points, 8.1 rebounds, 8.2 assists and 1.7 steals in 81 games.

Rookie of the Year

Rookie Year