Despite a continued onslaught of petty displays by fellow rookie Donovan Mitchell:
Look what this man rolled up in π π·#NBAAwards pic.twitter.com/U4BFF5gvun
β Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) June 25, 2018
Ben Simmons was named Rookie of the Year. Simmons became the first Australian to win the award and the first Sixer to win since Michael Cartβ¦ you know what? Letβs agree not to mention that guy.
Young King π β @BenSimmons25 #NBAAwards #KiaROY pic.twitter.com/UhHzBW6XPj
β Nike Basketball (@nikebasketball) June 26, 2018
Simmons averaged 15.8 points, 8.1 rebounds, and 8.2 assists per game in his rookie campaign. His 659 rebounds, 661 assists, and 140 steals led all rookies. He also finished second in total points and third in blocks.
This definition isnβt up for debate.
Congratulations @BenSimmons25! pic.twitter.com/FkvTHzAVg0
β NBC Sports Philadelphia (@NBCSPhilly) June 26, 2018
Check out Benβs speech after the jump:
βIβd like to thank my family β¦ my teammates, my great coach and the city of Philadelphia for really embracing me.β#HereTheyCome x #NBAAwards pic.twitter.com/uR9GSdScQS
β Philadelphia 76ers (@sixers) June 26, 2018
Great work, Ben. Now go win us a title.
There goes @BenSimmons25 leaving #NBAAwards Show.#HereTheyCome x #KiaROY pic.twitter.com/ziZSXj5U6l
β Philadelphia 76ers (@sixers) June 26, 2018
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THANKS FOR WAKING UP EXTRA EARLY TO POST THIS NEWS THAT’S ONLY 12 HOURS OLD.
KEEP IT UP BUZZFEED!
ikr? should’ve saved the keystrokes. you’re what was.
Mitchell has a great face to hate