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Ben Simmons: The Rookie of the Year

Russ Joy

By Russ Joy

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Despite a continued onslaught of petty displays by fellow rookie Donovan Mitchell:

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 Cart… you know what? Let’s agree not to mention that guy.

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.

Check out Ben’s speech after the jump:

Great work, Ben. Now go win us a title.

Russ Joy

Russ Joy hosts The Russ Joy Show, Snow The Goalie: A Flyers Podcast, and It's Just Wrestling Podcast. He's blogged about Philly sports on Crossing Broad since before the Eagles won a Super Bowl. A graduate of West Chester University of PA and California University of PA, Russ is also a husband and father of four. Follow him on Twitter: @JoyOnBroad

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