The Houston Rockets coach sees his share of dynamic basketball when he watches James Harden every night. However, Ben Simmons — the rookie point guard for the Philadelphia 76ers — has still been impressive enough to send D’Antoni into a moment of nostalgia on Sunday when asked.
“He’s got a chance to be a walking triple double,” D’Antoni said. “He’s got a chance to be very good for a long time.”
The 6-foot-10 guard has been the best rookie in the league. There’s a decent argument to be made that he’s been one of the best overall players in the NBA.