Philadelphia 76ers point-forward Ben Simmons liked a comment on Instagram that said Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo can't guard the Sixers phenom.

Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Bucks defeated Ben Simmons and the Sixers this past Wednesday by a final score of 123-108. The Greek Freak finished with 32 points, 18 rebounds, and 10 assists, while the reigning Rookie of the Year recorded 14 points, 13 rebounds, and 11 assists.

Giannis Antetokounmpo did most of his damage when he wasn't being guarded by Simmons. He shot 1-of-7 while being defended by the Sixers' 22-year-old rising star.

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Ben Simmons, meanwhile, shot 4-of-12 from the floor when the Bucks' two-time All-Star was guarding him.

In reality, neither player can guard the other that efficiently. Both Ben Simmons and Giannis Antetokounmpo are tough players to stick in the halfcourt. Antetokounmpo has added the three-ball to his game this season, making it nearly impossible to stop him. Prior to their game against the Orlando Magic Saturday night, the Bucks are 4-0 on the young season.

On the other hand, Simmons still does most of his damage in the paint for the Sixers. He remains reluctant to shoot jumpers, as he hasn't even attempted a 3-pointer this season. It's an aspect of Simmons' game that is going to have to improve, or else opposing defenses are just going to sag off him and dare him to shoot, which in turn is going to collapse the paint and prevent him from driving to the basket.