Sixers' Ben Simmons Named To NBA All-Rookie First Team
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PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — The Philadelphia 76ers may no longer be in the NBA playoffs but there is still reason to celebrate as young stud Ben Simmons earns a special honor.
The NBA revealed that the 21-year-old point guard Simmons received all 100 first-place votes for the NBA All-Rookie team.
Simmons shared that unanimous honor with fellow Rookie of the Year candidate Donovan Mitchell of the Utah Jazz.
Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum, who also is a Rookie of the Year candidate, received 99 First Team votes).
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The First Team remaining lineup features Los Angeles Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma and Chicago Bulls forward Lauri Markkanen.
The NBA All-Rookie Second Team features Lakers guard Lonzo Ball, Sacramento Kings guard Bogdan Bogdanovic, Atlanta Hawks forward/center John Collins, Phoenix Suns forward Josh Jackson and Dallas Mavericks guard Dennis Smith Jr.