SALT LAKE CITY — There is no debate for rookie of the year, if you ask Philadelphia 76ers forward Ben Simmons.
Simmons was asked by ESPN who would receive his NBA ROY vote, and the second-year NBA player — who was unable to play in 2016-17 because of an injury — reiterated that he believes he's the only one worthy of the award.
"Who would I pick? Me, 100 percent," Simmons told ESPN.com's Chris Haynes. "I think I have been playing solid all year. If you look at the numbers, you will see. People who know the game know.