Ben Simmons Believes that he is the Best Defender in the NBA

Philadelphia 76ers star guard Ben Simmons is very confident in himself. In fact, Ben Simmons thinks that he is the best defender in the NBA. He thinks that by the end of this season, he should be more than on the All-Defensive team. He thinks that he should be the Defensive Player of the Year.

Last season Simmons was close to becoming the Defensive Player of the year. However, several injuries, including a lower back injury and a dislocated kneecap, took that chance away from him. However, this season Simmons has not lost his stride on the defensive side of the ball.

“I take pride in guarding the best player on the floor every night. It’s not a one-off thing. If you watch me, I’m typically guarding the best player. And typically the best players are guards, or shooting guards, whatever it is. And I love that. I love the fact that my teammates can look at me and tell me, ‘You got to go out and lock this guy up.’ There’s nights that guys go off, it’s gonna happen. But most of the time I feel like I’m doing a good job and making the right plays. I feel like I’m the best defender in the NBA.”

Ben Simmons on his defense this season

Ben Simmons currently is averaging 1.7 steals and 1 block per game. He also consistently keeps star players in check in terms of scoring. When facing superstars such as James Harden, Damian, Lillard, and Gordon Hayward, he held them to well below their averages.

The 76ers need more from Ben Simmons if they want to contend.

Although it is almost certain that Simmons will make All-Defensive first team once again, that is not what he wants. However, Ben Simmons believes that he is the best defender in the NBA. He wants the award that comes with that title. Ben Simmons wants to be the NBA Defensive Player of the Year.

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