Ben Simmons

Professional basketball player

Australian-American Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Cancer 6 ft 10 in (2.08 m)

Quick Info

ProfessionProfessional basketball player
NationalityAustralian-American
Date of Birth20/07/1996
Age30 years
BirthplaceMelbourne, Victoria, Australia
Zodiac SignCancer

Latest News about Ben Simmons

05/09/2026

Ben Simmons agreed to a one-year NBA deal with the Sacramento Kings, returning to the league after sitting out the entire 2025-26 season. The contract is reported at about US$3.5 million. The move was also seen as a step toward a possible selection for the Australian Boomers for the FIBA World Cup and the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.

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Bio/Wiki

SummaryBenjamin David Simmons is an Australian-American professional basketball point guard who plays for the Sacramento Kings of the NBA. He was the first overall pick in the 2016 NBA Draft by the Philadelphia 76ers and has played for the 76ers, Brooklyn Nets, and Los Angeles Clippers.

Physical Stats & More

Height6 ft 10 in (2.08 m)
Weight240 lb (109 kg)
PositionPoint guard

Educational Qualification(s)

High School
  • Box Hill Senior Secondary College, Melbourne, Victoria
  • Montverde Academy, Montverde, Florida
CollegeLSU (2015-2016)

Career

Draft2016 NBA Draft, 1st round, 1st overall pick by the Philadelphia 76ers
Teams
  • Team: Philadelphia 76ers Years: 2016-2022
  • Team: Brooklyn Nets Years: 2022-2025
  • Team: Los Angeles Clippers Years: 2025
  • Team: Sacramento Kings Years: 2026-present
Awards and Honors
  • NBA Rookie of the Year (2018)
  • NBA All-Rookie First Team (2018)
  • 3x NBA All-Star (2019-2021)
  • All-NBA Third Team (2020)
  • 2x NBA All-Defensive First Team (2020, 2021)
  • McDonald's All-American (2015)
  • SEC Freshman of the Year (2016)
Recent ActivityMissed the 2025-26 NBA season to focus on rehabilitation and signed a one-year contract with the Sacramento Kings in September 2026.

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Attended Montverde Academy in Florida after his Melbourne high school
2. Has missed time in his NBA career due to chronic back problems and leg injuries
3. Was the first overall pick in 2016 after a single season at LSU

Also born on 20 July

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