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Sixers' Ben Simmons posts tribute to fallen cousin

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Sixers No. 1 draft pick Ben Simmons posted a moving to his cousin Zachary Simmons, who was killed in a hit-and-run early Saturday in Hoboken.

The death of Zachary Simmons, who was in attendance as a guest of the LSU product at the NBA Draft, certainly casts a pall over what should be one of the happiest moments of Simmons' life.

Hearing the news this morning is a reminder to never forget the important things in life.

— Ben Simmons (@BenSimmons25) June 26, 2016

I'm glad I could share this moment in my life with you.