Simmons not giving up yet

BEN Simmons, with a smile on his face and a diamond-studded boxing kangaroo chain hanging around his neck, declared the Philadelphia 76ers were ready to make NBA history in the playoffs.

The 21-year-old Australian rookie made the bold proclamation minutes after his Sixers staved off elimination in their series against the Boston Celtics with a 103-92 victory in Philadelphia yesterday.

“I’m not ready to go home and start my vacation,” said Simmons.