Benjamin David Simmons was drafted by the Philadelphia 76ers with the first overall pick in the 2016 NBA Draft. The Aussie point guard is notable for playing three NBA All-Stars games during his time in Philly. Simmons also led the league in steals (2.1) in the 2019/20 season.
After four seasons with the Sixers, Simmons was traded to the Brooklyn Nets in a deal involving James Harden.
Throughout 42 games with the Nets in the 2022/23 season, Simmons averaged 6.9 points, 6.3 rebounds, 6.1 assists and 1.3 steals per game. He shot 56.6% from the field.
Simmons will be hoping to stay healthy this season, so he can help a young and talented Nets team make a postseason run in 2024.
Ben Simmons Parents
Ben Simmons is the son of Dave Simmons and Julie Simmons.
Who is Ben Simmons’ Mother?
Julie Simmons is the mother of Ben Simmons. She is a former cheerleader and aerobics instructor. It was during her cheerleading career that she met her husband Dave Simmons. She was also a cheerleader for her husband’s team Melbourne Tigers.
Her son was born while her husband was at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta.
Julie Simmons often visits her son during his games all the way from Australia to cheer for him.
Who is Ben Simmons’ Father?
Dave Simmons is the father of Ben Simmons. He is originally from New York City and played collegiate basketball at Oklahoma City University, before playing professionally in Colombia, Costa Rica and Venezuela.
He then relocated to Australia and played for the Melbourne Tigers in the NBL (National Basketball League). He also served as the coach of the now defunct Hunter Pirates team in the NBL.
What Nationality are Ben Simmons’ Parents?
Ben Simmons’ parents Dave Simmons and Julie Simmons reside in Melbourne, Australia, making them Australian nationals. However, since Dave Simmons is actually from New York, he also holds American nationality and is African-American in ethnicity. Julie Simmons is Australian and white in ethnicity. Their son, therefore, is of mixed ethnicities.
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FAQs
A. Born on July 20, 1996 in Melbourne, Australia, Ben Simmons is presently 27 years old.
A. Dave Simmons and Julie Simmons are the parents of Ben Simmons.
A. Ben Simmons now represents the Brooklyn Nets in the NBA.
A. Ben Simmons wears jersey #10 for the Nets. He wore jersey #25 for the 76ers.
A. In the 2022/23 season, over 42 games, Ben Simmons averaged 6.9 points, 6.3 rebounds, 6.1 assists and 1.3 steals per game.
