Ben Simmons named Eastern Conference Player of the Week
Simmons received this award for averaging 21.3 points, 9.5 rebounds and 7.3 assists while leading the Sixers to a 3-1 record last week.
NEW YORK – Ben Simmons was the second 76ers player in as many weeks to be named the Eastern Conference Player of the Week. Josh Richardson garnered the award last week.
The NBA announced Simmons’ award on Monday while the Sixers were in the second quarter of their game against the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center. Simmons finished with career-high-tying 34 points, 12 rebounds, 12 assists, five steals, two blocks and three turnovers in the Sixers’ 117-111 victory at the Barclays Center. He made 12 of 14 shots and went 10 of 14 from the foul line.
Sixers coach Brett Brown informed him of the award following the game.
“It’s a blessing, but I’ve got a lot more work to do,” Simmons said. “It’s great to get individual accolades. But I was team success.”
He received this award for averaging 21.3 points, 9.5 rebounds and 7.3 assists while leading the Sixers to a 3-1 record last week.
The 23-year-old’s highest-scoring game came in last Monday’s loss to the Indiana Pacers. He finished with 24 points and 14 rebounds. That was the first of three consecutive double-doubles during the week.