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Iverson congratulates Simmons on going 1st overall to 76ers

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The question on everyone's mind in Philadelphia is whether Ben Simmons can be the franchise talent the 76ers so desperately need, as the team has endured three straight seasons with fewer than 20 victories.

One former player who knows a thing or two about being drafted first by the 76ers is "The Answer," Allen Iverson, who has all the confidence in the world that Simmons will establish his name in The City of Brotherly Love.

Shortly after NBA commissioner Adam Silver revealed Philly's selection, the soon-to-be Hall of Famer congratulated the 19-year-old Aussie on Twitter:

Simmons returned the favor Friday, showing his appreciation to a Philadelphia basketball icon:

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