Cleveland Cavaliers star LeBron James had words of praise for Philadelphia 76ers rookie Ben Simmons after Philadelphia's 108-97 victory at Quicken Loans Arena on Thursday.
"I told y'all a while back that my young King was next in line!" James wrote in an Instagram caption. "Getting better and better every night out! Tonight another example of that."
Simmons finished the game with 18 points, nine rebounds and eight assists.
Sixers big man Joel Embiid appeared to use social media to lobby James to sign with the Sixers this summer before adding, "It's not what y'all think":
James' agent, Rich Paul, also represents Simmons, which has helped the two form a relationship away from the court.