76ers point guard Ben Simmons is a fierce competitor, working tirelessly to hone his craft in the offseason and absorbing as much advice from basketball legends as he can possibly retain. The son of a hooper himself, Simmons is a player that views mentorship as an avenue to gain that all-important edge over opponents. Why else would he hang out with LeBron so much? Greatness does indeed rub off, folks.
When Tracy McGrady offered to help the first time All-Star develop his jump shot this summer during an episode of ESPN's The Jump in January, nobody in Philadelphia so much as batted in eye.