Ben Simmons
Basketball player, Philadelphia 76ers
Born
July 20th, 1996
28 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Australia
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Born in Australia in 1996, a professional basketball player who played college basketball for LSU before entering the NBA. Drafted first overall by the Philadelphia 76ers in 2016. Played for the 76ers until 2022, achieving multiple All-Star selections and being named the NBA Rookie of the Year in 2018. Known for exceptional passing ability and defensive skills, contributed significantly to his team's playoff runs.
NBA Rookie of the Year 2018
Multiple NBA All-Star selections
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