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Sixers' Ben Simmons displaying physicality, grit that comes from his native Australia

NEW YORK – Don’t let Ben Simmons’ good looks fool you. The 76ers’ point guard can get as gritty as they come.

He let that be known Sunday night when asked if there’s Australian vibe to his game.

“Probably my physicality,” said the Australia native. “That’s why I play when I get hit; I’m going to hit somebody back hard.”

Australian players are known for playing with grit. They set hard screens, get physical and never back down on the court.

Simmons displayed such toughness on Jan. 15 against the Toronto Raptors at the Wells Fargo Center when the 21-year-old and Raptors point guard Kyle Lowry were both ejected with 6.