Three-time All-Star Ben Simmons is a versatile forward who plays for the Brooklyn Nets in the NBA. He was the first overall pick out of LSU in the 2016 NBA Draft. His initial years were very productive where he was named as the NBA Rookie of the Year, selected to the All-NBA Defensive teams, and an All-Star appearance.
Simmons’ rookie season was the most impressive. He started all 81 games, averaging 15.8 points, 8.1 rebounds, and 8.2 assists per game.
According to many, Simmons is one of the most overpaid players currently in the league, as he had the worst season of his career last year. Plenty of that has to do with Simmons’ persistent injury issues.
In the 2022/23 season, the Nets forward averaged a career-low 6.9 points, 6.3 rebounds, and 6.1 assists per game on 56.6 % shooting over 42 games.
Ben Simmons Salary
The 27-year-old forward is set to earn a handsome salary of $37.8 million guaranteed for the 2023/24 season. Additionally, he is one of the highest-paid players in the league and ranked 21st for the 2022/23 season where he earned a lucrative amount of $35.4 million.
| Seasons | Salary | Team |
| 2020/2021 | $30.5 million | Philadelphia 76ers |
| 2021/2022 | $33.0 million | Brooklyn Nets |
| 2022/2023 | $35.4 million | Brooklyn Nets |
| 2023/2024 | $37.8 million | Brooklyn Nets |
| 2024/2025 | $40.3 million | Brooklyn Nets |
| 2025/2026 | Unrestricted Free agent |
Looking into Simmons’ prior contracts, he signed an entry-level or rookie contract with the Philadelphia 76ers in 2016. He was rewarded with a four-year $26.6 million deal. Additionally, Simmons made a total of $78.5 million during his five-and-a-half year tenure with the Philadelphia 76ers.
Ben Simmons Contract
According to Sportac, the 2016 number one pick inked a five-year deal worth $177.2 million in 2019 with the Philadelphia 76ers. The 2023/24 season will be his fourth year of the contract.
FAQs
A. The Australian forward is 6 feet 10 inches or 208 cm tall.
A. Simmons gave a reference to the cartoon series ‘Ben 10’ in an Instagram post.
A. Last year, the Nets forward inked a three-year deal with the shoe brand Nike.
A. Ben Simmons, one of the top prospects of his class was selected first overall by the Philadelphia 76ers. Additionally, he is also a three-time All-Star.
A. According to Statmuse, Simmons has 71 games where he has scored 20+ points.
A. The Nets forward has been an All-Star three times (2019, 2020, and 2021).
