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Five observations: Ben Simmons shines in new role in first Philadelphia 76ers scrimmage – Sporting News AU
From his health to a new role and a willingness to shoot from deep, Sixers fans have plenty to be encouraged by from Simmons’ first action in over five months.
The Philadelphia 76ers played in their first of three scrimmage games ahead of the season restart as they took on the Memphis Grizzlies.
In addition to it being an opportunity for the Sixers to get their legs under them, it was the first opportunity to see how All-Star Ben Simmons would look after making the switch from point guard to the team’s starting power forward position.
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Simmons saw 23 minutes of action, finishing with nine points…
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