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The Sixers Will Officially Draft Ben Simmons
By Kyle Scott
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Well, there goes the suspense:
The Phildelphia 76ers have informed Ben Simmons they will select him with the No. 1 pick Thursday, source says (@ChrisBHaynes 1st)
— Brian Windhorst (@WindhorstESPN) June 21, 2016
After working Simmons out this morning, and after his Foot Locker commercials dropped, but before he’ll appear on the Tonight Show tonight, the Sixers have apparently informed Ben Simmons that they are indeed drafting him. Let the era commence.
Kyle Scott is the founder and editor of CrossingBroad.com. He has written for CBS Philly and Philly Voice, and been a panelist or contributor on NBC Sports Philly, FOX 29 and SNY TV, as well as a recurring guest on 97.5 The Fanatic, 94 WIP, 106.7 The Fan and other stations. He has more than 10 years experience running digital media properties and in online advertising and marketing.