PHILADELPHIA, PA - APRIL 6: LeBron James #23 of the Cleveland Cavaliers and Ben Simmons #25 of the Philadelphia 76ers exchange a hug after the game between the two teams on April 6, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images)Jesse D. Garrabrant/Getty Images

LeBron James, Ben Simmons Exchange Praise on Instagram After Cavs vs. 76ers

Alec NathanApr 6, 2018

LeBron James and Ben Simmons traded shoutouts on Instagram following the Philadelphia 76ers' 132-130 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday night at the Wells Fargo Center.

After Simmons posted a photo on Instagram of the two with the caption "FRESH PRINCE X KING JAMES," LeBron returned the favor in the comment section by relaying the same message complete with fire emojis and a couple of crowns:

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The Klutch Sports clients both finished with triple-doubles in the possible postseason preview. The 2016 No. 1 overall pick logged 27 points, 15 rebounds and 13 assists, while James posted a game-high 44 points, 11 boards and 11 dimes.

"I think the best teacher in life is experience, and every game he is experiencing more and learning the game," James said, according to the Philadelphia Inquirer's Marc Narducci. "…He is a student of the game and wants to be great and is definitely showcasing now."