It sucks to pay a guy who played 35 games over 3 years that kind of money, but there was no choice. Someone was going to pay him no matter what. Sixers have the most cap space, the most cap flexibility over the next 4 years so it was an easy choice to make. They have no stars that need to reup for huge money for a few years.
Simmons does look huge in that pic with Embiid. He's pretty amazing too. Probably 6'11'' and people compare his handle and passing to James. I think his passing and handle are already BETTER then James and the kid is 20. Not saying he is a better player. Probably not as athletic. He can't shoot a lick. Unlike James he never will become a good shooter either. Watching Simmons shoot free throws is painful and he sat out all last year, if it didn't improve then it never will.
Embiid and Simmons are absolute monsters in terms of size for their positions and skills for their size. Would be great if they could stay healthy.