Ben Simmons' new conundrum

Moving to forward could set the Sixers on a sustainable path forward or spell doom for the current era of Philadelphia basketball. No pressure!

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Ben Simmons is a star. There’s no debate about that. He’s a third-year vet with two All-Star nods. He won Rookie of the Year two years ago. He’s considered one of the best defenders in the NBA, and he averages 16-8-8, a thoroughly modern chic box score line. He’s a star, flat out.

Everyone remembers how th…