Sixers

Ben Simmons: The Rookie of the Year

By Russ Joy

Published: Jun 26th, 2018 · 8:28 AM EDT

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

Look what this man rolled up in 👀 🕷#NBAAwards pic.twitter.com/U4BFF5gvun

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

Young King 👑 ⠀@BenSimmons25 #NBAAwards #KiaROY pic.twitter.com/UhHzBW6XPj

— 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 isn’t up for debate.

Congratulations @BenSimmons25! pic.twitter.com/FkvTHzAVg0

— NBC Sports Philadelphia (@NBCSPhilly) June 26, 2018

Check out Ben’s speech after the jump:

“I’d like to thank my family … my teammates, my great coach and the city of Philadelphia for really embracing me.”#HereTheyCome x #NBAAwards https://t.co/uR9GSdScQS

— 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

— Philadelphia 76ers (@sixers) June 26, 2018