The Philadelphia 76ers may have taken point guard Markelle Fultz with the No. 1 pick in the 2017 NBA Draft, but according to teammate Ben Simmons, there isn’t a competition of who will be the primary ball handler within the team’s offense."I think you can move me anywhere. But I'm a starting point guard," Simmons told reporters on Sunday at the Las Vegas Summer League.While the NBA is essentially becoming position-less due to the versatility that most athletes now possess, it’s worth mentioning that Simmons, the No. 1 pick in the 2016 Draft, is 6’10” and therefore not the traditional point guard by any means.Despite stating that he will lead the 76ers offense, Simmons also mentioned that he won’t have a problem sharing the spotlight."I have no problem sharing the ball. He doesn't, either. Watching him play, he can share the ball," Simmons told reporters.

It also seems as though Philadelphia head coach Brett Brown also is on board letting Simmons run the point. After the team drafted Fultz, Brown told reporters the following, according to Matt Lombardo of NJ.com:

“I think the thing you realize when you study Markelle’s game, is that he too has the ability to be a significant ball-carrier. The more that we see Ben [Simmons] play … We’ve had a fantastic month of June, we’re excited to use him as the primary ball-carrier. I think with Markelle, when you study what he did in college, you recognize very quickly that he has the ability to play that position and be one of the main ball distributors, as well.”

After Simmons was drafted last year, the coach revealed a clear plan for how he expects to use Simmons.

"It [athleticism] is certainly not the be all end all, but it certainly helps," Brown told ESPN at the time. "That type of breakaway speed at 6'10, 245 pounds. He is an elite athlete. Apart from the skill package that he most definitely has, I feel like that's one of the foundations of a lot of the great players."

Simmons also mentioned that his coach seems to be on board and also noted how either he or Fultz could be used to start a fast break off of a defensive rebound.

“I think Coach wants to start me at the point,” Simmons told ESPN on Sunday. “But I think once we get into the flow of things, whoever gets the rebound, we’re just going. I think we’ll be a quick-paced team.” 

It remains to be seen how Simmons and Fultz work together, but on a young core that also includes Joel Embiid and Dario Saric, the future is bright in Philly.