- He is an Australian professional basketball player in the NBA
- He was drafted by the Philadelphia 76ers in the 2016 NBA draft
- He was traded to the Brooklyn Nets
Ben Simmons is an Australian professional basketball player for the Brooklyn Nets of the NBA, whose net worth in 2023 is estimated to be $8 million primarily from his basketball career earnings.
He played college basketball with the LSU Tigers for one season where he was named a consensus first-team All-American and the USBWA National Freshman of the Year.
He was selected with the first overall pick in the 2016 NBA draft by the Philadelphia 76ers. Simmons has been named to the NBA All-Star Team three times and the All-NBA Third Team once.
Ben Simmons Biography
| Full name | Benjamin David Simmons |
| Age | 27 years |
| Height | 2.08 m |
| Place of birth | Melbourne, Victoria, Australia |
| Date of birth | July 20 1996 |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Occupation | Basketball player |
| Source of wealth | Basketball earnings |
| Marital status | Single |
Net Worth
Ben Simmons’s net worth is an estimated amount of $8 million primarily from his basketball salary from the Brooklyn Nets.
His current salary at the Brooklyn Nets is $3.9 million per year. Apart from his NBA salary, the player has also been endorsed by some top brand companies like Nike, SmartWater and Beats by Dre.
The endorsement deals earn him a good amount of money and these have also contributed to his net worth.
Ben Simmons. Photo/Sky Sports
The player is relatively young and his wealth is bound to increase in the coming years if he continues playing in the NBA and at a high level.
Personal Life
Ben Simmons was born in Melbourne, Australia on July 20 1996 to Dave Simmons and Julie Simmons.
His father is an American-born naturalized Australian former basketball player. The player was raised in Newcastle, Australia when he was still an infant.
He started playing basketball at a young age and played for Newcastle Hunters’ under-12 representative team, and was also a member of the Australian Institute of Sport.
In his teenage years, the player was torn between his love for basketball and Australian rules football. However, he chose to focus on basketball.
Simmons left for the United States to attend Montverde Academy in Florida, one of the top high school basketball programs in the county.
At Montverde, the player led the team to three National High School Championships and was named the Naismith National Boys Player of the Year.
After high school, he committed to play college basketball for Louisiana State University where he was named a consensus first-team All-American and the USBWA National Freshman of the Year.
After his freshman season at the college, he declared for the 2016 NBA draft and was selected by the Philadelphia 76ers.
Simmons has had several controversies in his career. He is a good passer and ball handler but has struggled to shoot which has made it difficult for him to fit in with certain teams.
He is inconsistent, something that has led to frustration from fans and coaches, which he attributes to mental health struggles.
All these challenges made him request a trade from the Philadelphia 76ers. He was engaged to his lover but they later broke up and is currently single.
Career
Ben Simmons is an Australian professional basketball player for the Brooklyn Nets of the National Basketball Association.
He played college basketball with the LSU Tigers for one season where he was named a consensus first-team All-American and the USBWA National Freshman of the Year.
Simmons declared for the NBA and was selected by the Philadelphia 76ers and has been named to the NBA All-Star Team three times and the All-NBA Third Team once.
His career has been successful but also rocky. In his rookie season, he led the 76ers to the Eastern Conference semifinals and was named to the NBA All-Rookie First Team.
He is a good passer and ball handler but he is not good at shooting which fans criticized him about and caused his mental instability.
Ben Simmons. Photo/KRQE
He was not comfortable with the team and requested that he get traded to a different team and was traded to the Brooklyn Nets where he currently plays.
Luxury Collection
Ben Simmons is a car enthusiast probably because he can afford it as his net worth reflects. In his selection, he owns;
- Ferrari 488 Pista Spider
- Porsche 918 Spyder
- Rolls Royce Wraith
- Ford F-150 pickup truck
- Bentley Continental GT Speed
FAQs
What is his nationality?
Australian
What is his net worth in 2023?
$8 million
Was he drafted in the NBA?
Yes
Who drafted him in the NBA?
Philadelphia 76ers
Is he married?
No.
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