Ben Simmons
Australian basketball player · Australia · On the map · Basketball Players · Born 1996 · age 30 · also United States
A number-one pick who won Rookie of the Year, made three All-Star teams, then held out from Philadelphia and watched his trade value collapse. The disconnect between his talent and what happened next keeps people watching.
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Simmons in the 2015 McDonald's All-American Game
Simmons at a closed McDonald's All-American practice
Simmons playing against Florida
Simmons with teammate Joel Embiid in 2018
Simmons dunking in 2018
Simmons dunking the basketball against the Washington Wizards in 2019
Simmons with the Brooklyn Nets against Detroit PistonsAwards
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Born 20 July 1996 in Melbourne, Ben Simmons is the son of Dave Simmons, an American who played pro ball in Australia. He left Box Hill Senior Secondary College for Montverde Academy in Florida, then spent one season at LSU - named a consensus first-team All-American and the USBWA National Freshman of the Year despite the Tigers missing the NCAA tournament. The Philadelphia 76ers took him first overall in the 2016 draft. A broken right foot cost him his rookie season, but he came back to win Rookie of the Year in 2018 and earn three All-Star selections. After the 2020-21 season he held out, forcing a trade to the Brooklyn Nets. The Nets bought out his contract in February 2025, and he signed with the Clippers.
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The same award as Ben
Caitlin ClarkBoth received USBWA National Freshman of the Year
Carmelo AnthonyBoth received USBWA National Freshman of the Year
James HardenBoth received NBA Sixth Man of the Year Award
Toni KukočBoth received NBA Sixth Man of the Year AwardClifford RobinsonBoth received NBA Sixth Man of the Year Award