Rookie Simmons works out with LeBron, Wade
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His fellow 2016-17 NBA rookies may not be impressed with him, but arguably the greatest basketball player on the planet clearly sees an heir-to-the-throne quality in Aussie Ben Simmons.
Simmons worked out with LeBron James and his Banana Boat compadre, Dwyane Wade, on the hardwood Wednesday morning, and Wade posted a photo of their group - which included veteran Richard Jefferson and Jordan McCrae - on Instagram.
Related: LeBron's advice to Simmons: Don't worry about the critics
The No. 1 overall pick in the 2016 draft is represented by Rich Paul, who also represents James, among others.
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