Looks like the Sixers might have a 7-foot point guard next season.
Ben Simmons is listed as 6-foot-10.
But apparently he's grown a couple inches since the Sixers drafted him.
Jon Johnson of WIP said he spoke to Simmons, who confirmed that he has indeed grown a couple inches.
Can confirm Ben Simmons is just under 7'.— Jon Johnson (@jonjohnsonwip) April 6, 2017
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@WalkWithLyle Spoke to him— Jon Johnson (@jonjohnsonwip) April 7, 2017
The topic surfaced because of an interview with team ambassador World B. Free during last week's Sixers-Cavs game in Cleveland.
"It seems like Ben Simmons grew about another two inches since he's been here," Free said. "I told him that the other day, I said, 'Ben, you look like you've grown another two inches since you've been here.' "
The Sixers already have three players of at least 6-11 on their roster: Joel Embiid (7-0), Jahlil Okafor (6-11) and Tiago Splitter (6-11).