Doc Rivers Says Ben Simmons Is ‘A Lock’ For DPOY: “He Swallows Players”
Doc Rivers Says Ben Simmons Is ‘A Lock’ For DPOY: “He Swallows Players”
Last month, Philadelphia 76ers All-Star Ben Simmons declared that he’s the best defender in the NBA. He definitely has a point by saying so, as the Sixers have a net rating of +7.8 when he’s on the court that drops to 1.4 when he sits.
Now, after another month of stellar All-Defense type of performances, Simmons’ coach Doc Rivers jumped in on the debate and explained why Ben Simmons is ‘a lock’ for the Defensive Player of the Year award:
“It’s everywhere. He literally at times swallows players and I’ve not seen that.”
Who should win DPOY?
"Joel Embiid for MVP, but Ben Simmons is a lock for DPOY. He guards every position. He's everywhere. He literally at times swallows players" – @DocRivers#NBA #NBATwitter #TheJump #HereTheyCome
— The Jump on ESPN (@NBATheJump) March 16, 2021