BY DAVID THORPE

Ben Simmons might be the best defender in the NBA. He’s 6-10, agile, and strong. He’s the Philadelphia 76ers’ quarterback on offense and defense, and their best passer. He bludgeons smaller defenders on the offensive glass and spearheads the Sixers’ terrifying running game. Other than Giannis Antetokounmpo, no man his size can do so many …