Ben Simmons shared his disappointment about LeBron James going to Los Angeles after Philadelphia apparently made it to the three-time NBA champion's short list.
On Sunday at an NBA 2K19 event, Simmons was asked if he was disappointed James didn't join the 76ers.
"A little," Simmons said.
The 2016 No. 1 overall draft pick quickly added he understands James' decision, but at the same time he was looking forward to learning from the 15-year veteran.
"At the same time, he did the right thing for him and his family," Simmons told the Daily Telegraph. "But it would've been great to learn from him, him being on the team and obviously competing for a championship. But we have pieces to get there."
The 76ers did sign forward Wilson Chandler this offseason. He'll join Simmons, Joel Embiid, Robert Covington and Dario Saric to make up Philly's core while the team also re-signed J.J. Redick and Amir Johnson to one-year deals.
