Simmons had himself a day .
If Simmons can consolidate the gains Simmons made in last season , Simmons ' first in the NBA with serious minutes , Simmons could go a long way towards helping the Spurs absorb the loss of Tim Duncan .
Simmons had himself a day , and if he can consolidate the gains he made in last season , his first in the NBA with serious minutes , he could go a long way towards helping the Spurs absorb the loss of Tim Duncan .