Ben Simmons explained why he thinks Los Angeles Lakers superstar Anthony Davis is a better defender than Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert.
The star of the Philadelphia 76ers says Davis can guard all positions, something that Gobert can’t do.
“I look at AD and I think he’s a better defender than Gobert, because he can defend guards at times. Look, I play ball, I’m looking at guys who can guard 1 through 5, man. … You can’t say you’re one of the best defenders if you’re not guarding every position,” Simmons said, per NBC Sports Philadelphia, via Lakers Nation.
Davis is averaging 26.7 points, 9.4 rebounds, 3.1 assists, 1.5 steals, and 2.4 blocks per game for the Lakers.
Meanwhile, Gobert, a first-time All-Star and back-to-back Defensive Player of the Year, is averaging 15.1 points, 13.7 boards and two blocks per game for the Jazz.
