Ben Simmons is an Australian professional basketball player who plays for the Philadelphia 76ers of the National Basketball Association (NBA). Since his debut in 2016, Simmons has become one of the most popular players in the league and has become a three-time NBA All-Star. He has also won Rookie of the Year, an NBA championship, and a gold medal in the 2016 Summer Olympics.
Biography
Benjamin David Simmons was born on July 20, 1996 in Melbourne, Australia. He is the son of American-born father Dave Simmons and Australian-born mother Julie Simmons. He has three siblings; two sisters, Melissa and Emily, and a brother Liam.
Ben attended Box Hill Senior Secondary College in Melbourne before moving to the United States to attend Montverde Academy in Florida. He was subsequently recruited by Louisiana State University (LSU) to play college basketball. In 2015, Simmons declared for the NBA draft and was selected first overall by the Philadelphia 76ers.
While Simmons was injured for most of his rookie season, he still managed to win the 2017 NBA Rookie of the Year award. He was also named to the 2018 All-Star team, the first 76ers player to do so since Allen Iverson. In the 2019-2020 season, Simmons helped lead the 76ers to the playoffs, where they eventually lost to the eventual NBA champions, the Toronto Raptors.
Endorsements
In addition to his basketball career, Ben Simmons has also been able to capitalize on his fame to land some lucrative endorsement deals. Simmons has endorsement deals with Nike, Beats by Dre, and Kia Motors, among others. He also runs his own production company, Simmons Brothers Productions, which produces documentaries, television shows, and other content.
Achievements
Ben Simmons has achieved a great deal in his short career. In 2019, he was named to the NBA All-Defensive First Team and in 2020 he was selected to the All-NBA First Team. In addition to his individual awards, Simmons has been part of a winning team. In 2016, he won a gold medal with the Australian national team at the Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro. He was also part of the Philadelphia 76ers team that won the 2019 NBA championship.
Ben Simmons Net Worth in 2023
With such an impressive career, it is no surprise that Ben Simmons’ net worth for 2023 is estimated to be around $8 million. This includes his salary from the Philadelphia 76ers, as well as his endorsement deals and other investments. Simmons also has a home in Philadelphia, which is valued at around $2.2 million. With such a high net worth, Simmons is one of the wealthiest players in the NBA.
