Ben Simmons, born July 20, 1996, is an Australian professional basketball player for the Brooklyn Nets. Selected first overall in the 2016 NBA draft by the Philadelphia 76ers, he earned NBA Rookie of the Year honors in 2018 after missing his first season due to injury. Known for his versatility, Simmons is a three-time NBA All-Star and excels as a point forward, combining elite defense, playmaking, and rebounding. His career has been marked by both accolades and challenges, including a high-profile holdout in 2021, leading to his trade to Brooklyn. Simmons is also the most-fined player in NBA history.
Personal Information
Full Name: Benjamin David Simmons
Date of Birth: July 20, 1996
Age: 28 years old
Birthplace: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Nationality: Australian
Height: 6 ft 10 in (2.08 m)
Weight: 240 lb (109 kg)
Position: Point guard / Power forward
High Schools: Box Hill Senior Secondary College (Australia), Montverde Academy (Florida, USA)
College: LSU (Louisiana State University), 2015–2016
Player Stats
| Season |
Team |
Games Played (GP) |
Points Per Game (PPG) |
| 2017-18 |
PHI |
81 |
15.8 |
| 2018-19 |
PHI |
79 |
16.9 |
| 2019-20 |
PHI |
57 |
16.4 |
| 2020-21 |
PHI |
58 |
14.3 |
| 2022-23 |
BRK |
42 |
6.9 |
| 2023-24 |
BRK |
15 |
6.1 |
| Career |
Total |
332 |
14.4 |
