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… [7], Simmons was raised in Newcastle from the age of 18 months while his father played and coached in the city. After growing up in Australia, Ben Simmons is now following—and surpassing—his father’s path as a promising prep baller in America. Simmons was born in the Melbourne suburb of Fitzroy to father Dave and mother Julie. In doing so, he became just the second player from a Florida high school to win the award behind Austin Rivers in 2011. [40][41][42], Entering his freshman year of college, Simmons began his career on a four-stop national tour in Australia with the LSU Tigers men's basketball team. Ben Simmons #25. Apart from her former profession as a college basketball player, we don't have additional information about what she does for her living. On the season, Simmons averaged 18.5 points, 9.8 rebounds and 2.7 assists per game while shooting 69 per cent from the field and 77 per cent from the free throw line. [76] However, on 24 February 2017, he was ruled out for the entire 2016–17 season after tests revealed that his broken right foot had not fully healed. Ben’s mother, Julie Simmons, is a white Australian. [80] In his third game, on 21 October, Simmons recorded 18 points, 10 rebounds and eight assists in a 128–94 loss to the Toronto Raptors, joining Oscar Robertson as the only players ever to post 10-plus points, 10-plus rebounds and 5-plus assists in their first three NBA games. [162], Simmons dated television personality Kendall Jenner from 2018 to 2019. Simmons met his wife Julie in Melbourne at the gym. [84] On 29 November, he had 31 points and a career-high 18 rebounds in a 118–113 win over the Wizards. [44] The Tigers completed their five-game Australian tour with a 3–2 record, and over the five games, Simmons averaged 20 points and nine rebounds per game to lead the team in all major statistical categories. C. Marsh Middle School.' [111] On 11 January, he had 23 points, 15 assists and 10 rebounds in a 123–121 loss to the Atlanta Hawks. The New York native still makes his home down under with his wife Julie and their six children (two biological and four stepchildren). Their record of 52–30 set the best team mark since 2001, when they went 56–26. [85][86] On 22 February, he scored a career-high 32 points, making two free throws with 5.6 seconds left to complete Philadelphia's rally from five points down in the final minute, as the 76ers beat the Chicago Bulls 116–115. 3 seed in the Eastern Conference playoffs. Ben and Liv grew up in a blended Australian family. He subsequently scored four total points in the two-game series and was a part of the gold medal-winning Australian team. [9][10], At age 10, Simmons returned to Melbourne and began playing junior basketball for the Knox Raiders. ... Ben Simmons on His Upbringing, the NBA Draft and Advice from LeBron - Duration: 4:42. 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[97] The 76ers finished the regular season with a 16th straight win to earn the No. Johnny was born Johnny James Simmons, on November 28, 1986, in Montgomery, Alabama, to Cindy and Ben Simmons. [164], Simmons is a supporter of the Essendon Bombers in the Australian Football League. Simmons was selected with the first overall pick in the 2016 NBA draft by the 76ers. [140] However, he was later cut from the squad as he did not make the final 12-man roster. [126], On January 20, 2020 Simmons scored 34 points and recorded 12 assists and 12 rebounds in a 117–111 win over the Brooklyn Nets. [49], On 13 November 2015, Simmons made his college debut in LSU's season opener, recording a double-double with 11 points and 13 rebounds as a starter in a win over McNeese State. Simmons would be part of the Tigers first championship in 1993. etc", "r/nba - Ben Simmons, young players, & r/NBA", "Elite junior Ben Simmons chooses LSU over Duke, Kansas, others", "Ben Simmons' cousin victim of fatal hit-and-run; had attended draft Thursday", "Ben Simmons slams NCAA in new documentary, 'One and Done, "Looks like Ben Simmons is dating a new celeb", "Ben Simmons Endorses Joe Biden and Kamala Harris", "NBA or AFL? Simmons finished his career in 2001 as a member of the Canberra Cannons. [9][19] He attended Montverde Academy in Montverde, Florida, where he immediately started playing. [113] On 15 January, with 20 points, 11 rebounds, and 9 assists against the Minnesota Timberwolves,[114] Simmons became the second fastest player in NBA history to reach 2,000 points, 1,000 rebounds and 1,000 assists, trailing only Oscar Robertson. Simmons was born in Australia, in the inner-city suburb of Fitzroy in Melbourne on July 20, 1996. He was raised alongside five brothers and sisters—Melissa, Emily, Liam, Sean and Olivia—the first four being from his mother's previous marriage. [147], In the summer of 2018, Simmons' brother Liam resigned his position as assistant coach at the University of California, Riverside to work with Simmons on improving his shooting game. Matisse Thybulle #22. [18] Later that year, Simmons made his first appearance in the United States at the renowned Pangos All-American Camp for basketball prospects. Benjamin David Simmons (born 20 July 1996) is an Australian professional basketball player for the Philadelphia 76ers of the National Basketball Association (NBA). [161] On 7 June 2016, Simmons signed an endorsement deal with Nike. Ben’s father, Dave, is an African-American. [129] In a February 22 game against the Milwaukee Bucks Simmons left the game in the first quarter with an apparent lower back injury. 1 player in the nation in 2015. [62] In the SEC, he ranked fourth in points, first in rebounds, third in field goal percentage, fifth in assists, and second in steals. Simmons had 24 points and 12 rebounds as he earned MVP honours. [26][27] Following the season, he was named America's top high school junior and was voted MVP at the National Basketball Players' Association Top 100 camp. Simmons attended Box Hill Senior Secondary College before moving to the United States to attend Montverde Academy in Montverde, Florida. Ben Simmons: 5 Fast Facts You Need to Know, Simmons served as a coach for two seasons for the now-defunct Hunter Pirates basketball team of the NBL. [108] Two days later, he had a triple-double with 13 points, 13 rebounds and 11 assists in a 127–108 win over the Chicago Bulls. Isaiah Joe #7. [148][149][150][151][152] The decision to hire his brother as his shooting coach was not without controversy or criticism. He played college basketball at Oklahoma City University. [2][6] His father played college basketball for Oklahoma City University in the United States before turning professional with the Melbourne Tigers in Australia's National Basketball League in 1989. [8] While in Newcastle, he also played junior rugby league. Simmons grew up in New York City and attended South Bronx High School. 22 LSU 81-80", "Ben Simmons matches Shaq as LSU rallies, outlasts North Florida", "Ben Simmons the best all-round player since Lebron James: Magic Johnson", "Naismith Trophy midseason list announced", "Ben Simmons benched by Louisiana State for academic reasons", "Blakeney, Simmons Named to All-SEC Teams", "2016 SEC Men's Basketball awards announced", "Ben Simmons' LSU legacy diminished by his team's underachievement", "NCAA College Basketball Polls, College Basketball Rankings, NCAA Basketball Polls - ESPN", "LSU Tigers Basketball 2015-16 Schedule - Tigers Home and Away - ESPN", "What Went Wrong for Ben Simmons, LSU After NCAA Tourney Hopes End? [88][89] His triple-double against the Knicks was his eighth of the season, thus entering second place for most triple-doubles in a rookie season, trailing only Robertson (26). Ben Simmons' letter to his father On Father's Day, NBA draft prospect Ben Simmons pens a letter to his father thanking him for all that he has done for him. In 1989, Simmons moved to Australia and signed with the Melbourne Tigers in the country’s National Basketball League. He transitioned to coaching in 2003 as an assistant coach for the now-defunct Hunter Pirates. He could have been a linebacker, he could have been a prize fighter. He again earned MVP honours after recording 58 points and 35 rebounds over the three-day tournament. It is time for the Philadelphia 76ers to move on. Shake Milton #18. “Nothing’s happening. Ben Simmons, the top pick in the 2016 NBA draft, comes from a basketball family. Patrick served as a staff member of the Louisiana State University men’s basketball team for four years and the assistant head coach for head coach Johnny Jones his last two years. [146] However, in July 2019, Simmons announced that he would not play for the Australian national team in 2019, citing "professional obligations". [77][78], Some pundits doubted his strength, fitness and scoring prowess after a full season on the sidelines, with only an outside chance for Rookie of the Year. 1 pick Fultz scores 10 points in 1st game since October", "76ers hold off LeBron, Cavs 132-130 for 13th straight win", "Simmons Named Eastern Conference Player of the Week", "JJ Redick leads way as 76ers set team mark with 15th straight win", "76ers win 16th straight, earn 3 seed in romp over Bucks", "76ers' Ben Simmons, Jazz's Donovan Mitchell named Kia Rookies of Month for March, April", "Without Embiid, 76ers roll past Heat in playoff opener", "Ben Simmons is first rookie since Magic Johnson in 1980 with playoff triple-double", "Believe it! Ben Simmons had a year where his numbers declined. pic.twitter.com/qfj9TKAm9o, — David Patrick (@CoachDPatrick) June 11, 2016. However, with so much less information, we ain't in a situation to claim her actual net worth and salary of recent time. We almost had forgotten she was there,” Simmons told the SMH. [9] After competing in the Jordan Brand Classic International Game,[22] he returned to Melbourne where he joined the Bulleen Boomers of the Big V competition in June 2013. 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[120] In game two of the 76ers' first-round playoff series against the Brooklyn Nets, Simmons had his second career postseason triple-double with 18 points, 12 assists and 10 rebounds to lead Philadelphia to a 145–123 win. The two trained together when Simmons arrived in Australia and Patrick was still a kid. Ben Simmons- Parents and Siblings. (Photo by Ben Swanson/DenverBroncos.com) 13 / 52 Ben comes from quite a large family. Johnny went to 'Nathan Adams Elementary School' and 'T. The sister of superstar Australian basketballer Ben Simmons has accused their half brother of molesting her when she was three years old. [101] Simmons helped the 76ers move on to the second round of the playoffs with a 4–1 defeat of the Heat, as he recorded 14 points and 10 rebounds in a 104–91 win in game 5. Benjamin David Simmons arrived the next day on July 20, 1996. 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[36] In 29 regular season games, he averaged 28.0 points, 11.9 rebounds, 4.0 assists and 2.6 steals per game while shooting 70.7 per cent from the field and recording 24 double-doubles. [138] A year later, after participating in the Australian Boomers camp ahead of the Sino-Australia Challenge, Simmons made his senior debut for Australia in the 2013 FIBA Oceania Championship against New Zealand. Francis. Ben Simmons is making the most of a lonely situation. (Wikipedia). After receiving an X-ray and MRI of the foot and ankle, it was determined that Simmons had suffered a fracture of the fifth metatarsal bone of his right foot,[75] and was estimated to miss three to four months. [118] On 28 February, he recorded his ninth triple-double of the season with 11 points, 13 rebounds and 11 assists in a 108–104 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder. [61] Simmons completed the 2015–16 season having played in 33 games with 32 starts. The Tigers imported Simmons with fellow American Dave Colbert and were fan favorites because they brought immediate success to the franchise. [4] He was raised alongside five brothers and sisters—Melissa, Emily, Liam, Sean and Olivia—the first four being from his mother's previous marriage. 76ers roll with Meek Mill past Heat in Game 5", "Celtics beat 76ers 114-112 in Game 5, advance to face Cavs", "Simmons Named 2017-18 KIA NBA Rookie Of The Year", "Donovan Mitchell, Ben Simmons lead 2017-18 NBA All-Rookie first team", "Sixers' Ben Simmons working on jump shot with brother, Liam", "How Simmons turned improving jumper into a family affair", "Celtics beat 76ers 105-87 as Hayward, Irving make returns", "Simmons triple-double leads 76ers past Bulls 127-108", "Embiid scores 42 points, 76ers hold off Suns 132-127", "Embiid, Simmons lead 76ers past Mavericks, 106-100", "Hawks stun 76ers 123-121 on Collins' late jumper", "76ers escape with 108-105 win over Knicks; Embiid scores 26", "76ers score 83 in 1st half, roll past Timberwolves by 42", "Ben Simmons became 2nd fastest in NBA history to join exclusive club", "Embiid scores 33, leads 76ers past Spurs 122-120", "Davis, Westbrook, Griffin highlight reserves for All-Star Game", "Finally: Simmons becomes Australia's first NBA All-Star", "Harris, Simmons lead 76ers past Thunder, 108-104", "Curry scores 28, carries Warriors to 120-117 win over 76ers", "Simmons triple-double leads 76ers to Game 2 win over Nets", "Simmons scores 31 points, 76ers beat Nets without Embiid", "Celtics vs. 76ers - Game Summary - October 23, 2019 - ESPN", "Spurs vs. 76ers - Game Summary - November 22, 2019 - ESPN", "Simmons sets career high — AND makes another 3 — on record-setting night for Sixers", "76ers vs. Pistons - Game Recap - December 23, 2019 - ESPN", "76ers vs. Nets - Game Summary - January 20, 2020 - ESPN", "Oklahoma City's Paul and Houston's Westbrook headline reserves for 2020 NBA All-Star Game", "Team LeBron vs. He became like a son to Simmons and a big brother to his children and lived with the family for a short time, according to NOLA.com. He has since fired back by releasing a family statement on Twitter. 21 in the preseason AP Top 25 vote, LSU finished the regular season with an 18–13 record, including 11–7 in SEC play.[59][60]. After sitting out a year due to an injured right foot, he was named the NBA Rookie of the Year in 2018. [72] He went on to be named in the All-Las Vegas Summer League First Team,[73] and in six Summer League games, he averaged 10.8 points, 7.7 rebounds and 5.5 assists per game. Jason Kidd’s son compares criticism of Ben Simmons’ shooting to father [93] On 26 March, he had 11 assists in a 123–104 win over the Denver Nuggets, topping Allen Iverson (567) to set the team rookie record for assists. [131] Simmons was sidelined until the NBA returned after pausing play due to the COVID-19 pandemic. [124] On 7 December 2019, Simmons scored a career-high 34 points, while making 12 out of 14 shots in a 141–94 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers, which included his second NBA career three-pointer. [102] The 76ers went on to lose in five games to the Boston Celtics in the second round, with Simmons recording 18 points, eight rebounds and six assists in a 114–112 loss in game 5. Aussie star reveals tough choice", "Essendon to test NBL plans with members survey", "NBA star Ben Simmons makes it to Marvel Stadium to watch his beloved Essendon lose", "Ben Simmons Instagram: Thank you to @essendonfc for having me, always good to come out and support the guys. [68] He was also the first college player in the modern era to be selected with the first overall pick despite never playing in the NCAA Tournament. [95] He was subsequently named Eastern Conference Player of the Week for games played Monday 2 April to Sunday 8 April. His agent then called about an interested Austrian team when he actually met Australian. The team was the Melbourne Tigers and the coach was Lindsay Gaze, the father of legendary Australian player Andrew Gaze, who would be Simmons future teammate. He went back to his assistant job during the 2004-2005 season. Moreover, she also works as a Mental health advocate and reportedly, she earns around $15.42per hou… [28], On 12 November 2014, Simmons signed a National Letter of Intent to play college basketball for Louisiana State University (LSU). [110] On 5 January, he recorded his sixth triple-double of the season with 20 points, 14 rebounds and 11 assists in a 106–100 win over the Dallas Mavericks. [96] In the 76ers' penultimate game of the regular season on 10 April, the 76ers set a franchise record with their 15th consecutive victory following a 121–113 win over the Atlanta Hawks, with Simmons recording 13 points, 10 rebounds and six assists. She and Simmons soon welcomed their daughter Olivia and then five years later, baby Ben arrived. [139], In July 2014, Simmons was added to the Boomers extended squad for the 2014 FIBA Basketball World Cup. [30] On 19 January 2015, Simmons scored 36 points and 9 rebounds in a 76–57 win over Bishop Gorman. Simmons registered 18 points (8-10 FG, 2-2 FT), six rebounds, five assists, one block … Ben Simmons’ half brother and manager Sean Tribe has been accused by Alice of molesting her when she was just 3-years-old. [132] Simmons sat out the playoffs due to a knee injury, the 76ers were eliminated 4–0 by the Boston Celtics. Describing Simmons, 76ers head coach Brett Brown, who coached Ben’s father in Melbourne, told CSN Philly: He bounced around pro leagues in Costa Rica, Colombia and Venezuela after graduation, according to Th… At Newcastle, Ben began playing basketball at the age of 12. He played for the U-12 representative team for the Newcastle Hunters. [133], Following the season Simmons was the 2020 NBA steals leader and named to the All-NBA Third Team and the NBA All-Defensive First team. Simmons played professional basketball in Australia for 13 seasons and led the Melbourne Tigers to their first championship season in 1993. [83] He went on to become the only player in NBA history to begin a season with at least 170 points, 100 rebounds and 80 assists in his team's first 10 games. [165][166][167][168], This article is about the Australian basketball player. [31], On 28 January 2015, Simmons was named as a starter for the East team to compete in the 38th annual McDonald's All-American Game. [51] On 2 December, he helped LSU break a three-game losing streak by recording 43 points, 14 rebounds, 7 assists, 5 steals and 3 blocks in a 119–108 win over North Florida. Dave Simmons, Ben’s Father: 5 Fast Facts You Need to Know, Copyright © 2021 Heavy, Inc. All rights reserved. Dave, the netizen of New York, also played college basketball for the Oklahoma City University. In April 2013, he helped Montverde rally from a 16-point deficit to beat New Jersey's St Benedict's 67–65 in the final of the High School National Tournament. [74], On 30 September 2016, Simmons rolled his right ankle during the 76ers' final training camp scrimmage. He scored 28 points in his first NBL game and went on to score 30 or more points in seven games during his first season, according to NBL Wiki. [94] On 6 April, he had 27 points, 15 rebounds and 13 assists in a 132–130 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers, leading the 76ers to their 13th straight win. Simmons is the son of an American-born father, Dave, who played pro basketball in Australia. The American ballers called themselves “The Double Ds,” according to SMH. His father Dave is American-born and played basketball for ‘Oklahoma City University.’ In 1989, Dave turned professional and played 13 seasons with ‘Melbourne Tigers’ in Australia’s ‘NBL’. Simmons played college ball at Oklahoma City University before going pro. He reached his 13th career triple-double with 2:34 left in the third and became the first Sixer to ever get one in a home opener. Ben’s father, Dave, is an African-American professional basketball player who spent thirteen seasons in the Australian National Basketball League, including the Melbourne Tigers. Following the announcement of the NCAA tournament field, with LSU failing to earn a bid, Tigers head coach Johnny Jones announced that the team would not play in any postseason tournament. He played college basketball at Oklahoma City University. His father is an American citizen by naturalisation, making Ben eligible for American citizenship. He grew up in Dallas, Texas. His mother Julie, who is from Australia, met his father Dave Simmons in 1991 and they got married in 1994. Tyrese Maxey #0. [112] Two days later, he had 20 points, 22 rebounds and nine assists in a 108–105 win over the New York Knicks. A dog certainly helps! 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