Quote (Sixers @ Feb 20 2021 02:30am)
Big men naturally have the edge, since they're rim protectors and defend the highest % area on the floor. Basketball 101 with that, yes. Hence why they usually win it.
But Simmons is every bit in the convo, just like he should have been last year. He's literally a big man who can move/defend like a guard too. I just hope come voting time he gets what is due and is at least in the top 3 vote. Last year he was 1st in the league in steals per game. This year he's 4th in steals per game, 1st in deflections per game, and 1st in loose balls recovered per game. Defending all 5 positions on the floor, literally.
Haters gonna hate, but there isn't an all-around better defender in the league than Simmons right now.
Kawhi > and it's not even close