It might be premature to say, not even a full week into the NBA regular season, but the defensive elites in the NBA may have a new player joining their ranks. While Joel Embiid is Philadelphia 76ers best inside defender and Robert Covington may still be the Sixers best perimeter defender, Ben Simmons is clearly the most versatile defender the franchise has.
In just two games into the regular season, Simmons has defended all five positions multiple times and has done a good, if not exceptional, job doing so. The 6-foot-10 point guard has a natural advantage being the biggest player at this position.