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* First-team All-[[Southeastern Conference|SEC]] (2016)
* [[Southeastern Conference Men's Basketball Rookie of the Year|SEC Freshman of the Year]] (2016)
* [[List of U.S. high school basketball national player of the year awards|National high school player of the year]] (2015)
* [[McDonald's All-American Game|McDonald's All-American]] ([[2015 McDonald's All-American Boys Game|2015]])
* First-team [[Parade All-America Boys Basketball Team|''Parade'' All-American]] (2015)
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'''Benjamin David Simmons''' (born 20 July 1996) is an Australian professional [[basketball]] player for the [[Brooklyn Nets]] of the [[National Basketball Association]] (NBA). He played [[college basketball]] for one season with the [[LSU Tigers basketball|LSU Tigers]], after which he was named a consensus first-team [[NCAA Men's Basketball All-Americans|All-American]] and the [[USBWA National Freshman of the Year]]. Simmons was selected with the [[List of first overall NBA draft picks|first overall pick]] in the [[2016 NBA draft]] by the [[Philadelphia 76ers]]. After sitting out a year due to an injured right foot, he was named the [[NBA Rookie of the Year]] in 2018 and was selected three times to the [[NBA All-Star Game]]. As the result of a [[Holdout (sports)|holdout]] from the 76ers following the 2020–21 season, which led him to be traded to the Nets, Simmons is the most-fined player in NBA history, in terms of total financial loss.
Simmons attended [[Box Hill Senior Secondary College]] in his hometown of [[Melbourne, Victoria]], before moving to the United States to attend [[Montverde Academy]] in [[Montverde, Florida]]. In his only season in college, LSU began the season with high expectations, but they failed to qualify for the [[NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament|NCAA tournament]]. Simmons left school to enter the NBA draft, becoming the third Melbourne-born number one overall pick (following [[Andrew Bogut]] and [[Kyrie Irving]]) in 11 years. Simmons is the son of an American-born father, [[Dave Simmons (basketball, born 1963)|Dave]], who played professional basketball in Australia. A [[dual citizen]] of Australia and the United States, Simmons has played for the [[Australia men's national basketball team|Australian national team]].
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Simmons was born in the [[Melbourne]] suburb of [[Fitzroy, Victoria|Fitzroy]] to father [[Dave Simmons (basketball, born 1963)|Dave]] and mother Julie.<ref name=victoriacross>{{cite web|last=Roach |first=Stewart |url=http://www.victoriacross.com.au/vic-cross-articles/1999/9/23/paths-cross-as-careers-take-off/ |title=Paths Cross As Careers Take Off |work=VictoriaCross.com.au |date=23 September 1999 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150304115349/http://www.victoriacross.com.au/vic-cross-articles/1999/9/23/paths-cross-as-careers-take-off/ |archive-date=4 March 2015 }}</ref><ref name="O'Neil"/><ref>{{cite news|last=Rosetta|first=Randy|title=Ben Simmons' connection to LSU remains rock-solid after an explosive summer|date=24 July 2014|newspaper=The Times-Picayune|url=http://www.nola.com/lsu/index.ssf/2014/07/ben_simmons_story.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170608194423/http://www.nola.com/lsu/index.ssf/2014/07/ben_simmons_story.html|archive-date=8 June 2017|url-status=dead}}</ref> His father is an African-American expatriate who became a naturalised citizen of Australia,<ref name="auto">{{Cite web|url=https://www.phillyvoice.com/ben-simmons-australian-dream-adam-goodes-sixers-racism-philly-film-festival/|title=Ben Simmons takes shot as movie mogul with documentary about racism in Australia|date=8 October 2019|website=PhillyVoice}}</ref><ref name=vc>{{cite web|last=Roach |first=Stewart |url=http://www.victoriacross.com.au/vic-cross-articles/1999/9/23/paths-cross-as-careers-take-off/ |title=Paths Cross As Careers Take Off |work=VictoriaCross.com.au |date=23 September 1999 |access-date=25 November 2014 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150304115349/http://www.victoriacross.com.au/vic-cross-articles/1999/9/23/paths-cross-as-careers-take-off/ |archive-date=4 March 2015}}</ref> and his mother is a white Australian.<ref name="auto"/> He was raised alongside five siblings—Melissa, Emily, [[Liam Simmons|Liam]], Sean, and Olivia—the first four being from his mother's previous marriage.<ref name="O'Neil">{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/14050003 |title=From Melbourne to Baton Rouge, Ben Simmons has arrived at LSU |first=Dana |last=O'Neil |work=ESPN.com |date=5 November 2015 |access-date=15 September 2020}}</ref><ref name="emily-bio">{{cite web | url=http://www.wsucougars.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=30400&ATCLID=208211954 | title=Emily Tribe Profile | work=WSUCougars.com | access-date=24 November 2014}}</ref> His father played college basketball for [[Oklahoma City Stars men's basketball|Oklahoma City University]] in the United States before turning professional with the [[Melbourne Tigers]] in Australia's [[National Basketball League (Australia)|National Basketball League]] in 1989.<ref name=Auerbach>{{cite web | last=Auerbach | first=Nicole | url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/ncaab/sec/2015/06/19/ben-simmons-lsu-basketball-nba-guard-forward-recruit/71257494/ | title=LSU's versatile Ben Simmons has a natural position: Star | work=USAToday.com | date=19 June 2015 | access-date=20 June 2015}}</ref>
Simmons was raised in [[Newcastle, New South Wales|Newcastle]] from the age of 18 months while his father played and coached in the city. Simmons began playing basketball at the age of seven in the Newcastle Hunters' under-12 representative team. He later played for Lake Macquarie and Newcastle.<ref name=keeble>{{cite web | last=Keeble | first=Brett | url=
As a teenager, Simmons was torn between his two loves of basketball and Australian rules football,<ref>{{cite web | last=Blake | first=Martin | url=https://www.espn.com.au/afl/story/_/id/15715799 | title=How the AFL lost Ben Simmons | work=ESPN.com.au | date=26 May 2016 | access-date=15 September 2020}}</ref> but he eventually decided to focus on basketball.<ref>{{cite web | last=Sygall | first=David | url=http://www.smh.com.au/sport/basketball/the-hype-around-louisiana-state-university-star-ben-simmons-is-warranted-but-its-a-long-way-to-the-top-if-you-want-to-pick-and-roll-20150815-gizs4d.html | title=The hype around Louisiana State University star Ben Simmons is warranted, but it's a long way to the top if you want to pick and roll | work=SMH.com.au | date=15 August 2015 | access-date=17 November 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | last=Walker | first=Rod | url=http://www.aussiehoopla.com/lsu-signee-ben-simmons-good-advertised | title=LSU SIGNEE BEN SIMMONS AS GOOD AS ADVERTISED | work=AussieHoopla.com | access-date=17 November 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | last=Calle | first=Franklyn | url=http://www.slamonline.com/the-magazine/features/ben-simmons-slam-feature/ | title=Long Way Home | work=SlamOnline.com | date=10 November 2014 | access-date=25 November 2014}}</ref> In [[Ninth grade#Australia|year 9]], at the age of 15, Simmons played basketball for [[Box Hill Senior Secondary College]] at the 2011 Australian Schools Championships<ref name="herald"/> before taking up a scholarship at the [[Australian Institute of Sport]] in 2012.<ref name=heraldsun>{{cite web | last=Bernard | first=Grantley | url=http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/this-son-of-a-gun-has-a-very-big-future/story-e6frf9if-1226205378198 | title=This son of a gun has a very big future | work=HeraldSun.com.au | date=25 November 2011 | access-date=24 November 2014}}</ref> Later that year, Simmons made his first appearance in the United States at the renowned Pangos All-American Camp for basketball prospects.<ref name=woo_04182014>{{cite news|last=Woo|first=Jeremy|title=LSU recruit Ben Simmons could be the next ambassador of Australian basketball|date=18 April 2014|work=Sports Illustrated|url=https://www.si.com/college-basketball/one-and-one/2014/04/18/ben-simmons-lsu-tigers-australian-basketball|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171024153500/https://www.si.com/college-basketball/one-and-one/2014/04/18/ben-simmons-lsu-tigers-australian-basketball|archive-date=24 October 2017|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | last=Borzello | first=Jeff | url=http://www.cbssports.com/collegebasketball/recruiting/eye-on-college-basketball-recruiting/19302626/australian-prospect-ben-simmons-makes-great-first-impression | title=Australian prospect Ben Simmons makes great first impression | work=CBSSports.com | date=8 June 2012 | access-date=24 July 2016 | archive-date=27 July 2016 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160727043330/http://www.cbssports.com/collegebasketball/recruiting/eye-on-college-basketball-recruiting/19302626/australian-prospect-ben-simmons-makes-great-first-impression | url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | last=Stephens | first=Mitch | url=http://www.maxpreps.com/news/EQQnb8JNyE2E6vvV8A2Kmw/nations-top-junior-ben-simmons-succeeds-with-versatility.htm | title=Nation's top junior Ben Simmons succeeds with versatility | work=MaxPreps.com | date=29 April 2014 | access-date=24 July 2016}}</ref> Despite being only 15 years old, he was chosen to represent [[Australia national under-17 basketball team|Australia]] at the [[2012 FIBA Under-17 World Championship]].<ref name="herald"/>
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===Sophomore year===
In January 2013, Simmons moved to the U.S. to compete against boys of comparable size and athleticism.<ref name="herald"/><ref name=woo_04182014/> He attended [[Montverde Academy]] in [[Montverde, Florida]]. 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.<ref name="herald"/> After competing in the Jordan Brand Classic International Game,<ref>{{cite web | last=Bortoluzzi | first=Davide | url=http://www.nbadraft.net/2013-jordan-brand-classic-international-prospects | title=2013 Jordan Brand Classic: International Prospects | work=NBADraft.net | date=17 April 2013 | access-date=29 March 2015}}</ref> he returned to Melbourne, where he joined the [[Bulleen Boomers (Big V)|Bulleen Boomers]] of the [[Big V]] competition in June 2013.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.foxsportspulse.com/assoc_page.cgi?c=1-4600-0-0-0&sID=127406&news_task=DETAIL&articleID=24115173 | title=Big V Round 12 – Men's Teams on a Roll | work=FoxSportsPulse.com | date=16 June 2013 | access-date=24 November 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.foxsportspulse.com/team_info.cgi?action=PSTATS&pID=197568188&client=1-7930-99134-253030-18677653 | title=Player statistics for Ben Simmons – Big V | work=FoxSportsPulse.com | access-date=15 August 2015}}</ref>
On 14 October 2013, Simmons committed to [[Louisiana State University]], picking LSU over other offers from [[Kentucky Wildcats men's basketball|Kentucky]], [[Kansas Jayhawks men's basketball|Kansas]], and [[Duke Blue Devils men's basketball|Duke]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/college-sports/recruiting/basketball/mens/story/_/id/9823563/no-4-recruit-ben-simmons-commits-lsu-tigers-2015|title=No.4 recruit Ben Simmons picks LSU|last=Goodman|first=Jeff|date=14 October 2013|publisher=[[ESPN]]|access-date=9 October 2020}}</ref>
===Junior year===
Simmons returned to Montverde Academy for his junior season in 2013–14. On the season, Simmons averaged 18.5 points, 9.8 rebounds and 2.7 assists per game while shooting 69 percent from the field and 77 percent from the free throw line. He recorded 88 blocks as well. Montverde finished the season with a 28–0 record, closing with a 71–62 victory over Oak Hill Academy in the High School National Tournament at [[Madison Square Garden]]. Simmons had 24 points and 12 rebounds as he earned MVP honours.<ref name=intent>{{cite web | url=http://www.lsusports.net/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=27826&SPID=2166&ATCLID=209763114 | title=Men's Basketball Signs Nation's No. 1 Player | work=LSUSports.net | date=12 November 2014 | access-date=24 November 2014 | archive-date=3 March 2016 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160303235726/http://www.lsusports.net/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=27826&SPID=2166&ATCLID=209763114 | url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | last=Hustwaite | first=Megan | url=http://www.heraldsun.com.au/leader/east/nba-draft-hopeful-ben-simmons-heads-back-to-box-hill-senior-secondary-college/story-fngnvmqa-1226957200341 | title=NBA draft hopeful Ben Simmons heads back to Box Hill Senior Secondary College | work=HeraldSun.com.au | date=17 June 2014 | access-date=24 November 2014}}</ref> 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.<ref>{{cite web | last=Keeble | first=Brett | url=
===Senior year===
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After competing in the [[2015 McDonald's All-American Boys Game|2015 McDonald's All-American Game]] on 1 April, Simmons led Montverde Academy to a third consecutive High School National Tournament title with a 70–61 win over Oak Hill Academy on 4 April at Madison Square Garden. He again earned MVP honours after recording 58 points and 35 rebounds over the three-day tournament.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=12618204 | title=Montverde Academy wins third straight national title | work=ESPN.com | date=5 April 2015 | access-date=5 April 2015 | url-status=dead | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150412223154/http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=12618204 | archive-date=12 April 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/2015/04/05/simmons-3rd-us-school-basketball-title | title=Simmons' 3rd US school basketball title | work=SBS.com.au | date=5 April 2015 | access-date=5 April 2015}}</ref> He then competed in the 2015 [[Nike Hoop Summit]] for the World Team on 11 April and scored 13 points in a 103–101 win over Team USA.<ref>{{cite web | last=Vecenie | first=Sam | url=http://www.cbssports.com/nba/eye-on-basketball/25145366/world-team-beats-usa-in-nike-hoop-summit-behind-murrays-30 | title=World Team beats USA in Nike Hoop Summit behind Murray's 30 | work=CBSSports.com | date=11 April 2015 | access-date=12 April 2015}}</ref>
Considered a five-star recruit by [[ESPN.com]], Simmons was listed as the No. 1 power forward and the No. 1 player in the nation in 2015.<ref>{{cite web | url=
==College career==
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In the week leading up to the [[2016 NBA draft]], Simmons' attitude and character were questioned by a number of NBA media analysts.<ref name=attitude>{{cite news|url=http://www.news.com.au/sport/american-sports/76ers-coach-untroubled-by-negativity-surrounding-ben-simmons-attitude/news-story/b1230c150d2f82868a426b53c347835b |title=76ers coach untroubled by negativity surrounding Ben Simmons' attitude |first=Jai |last=Bednall |work=News.com.au |date=21 June 2016 |access-date=21 June 2016}}</ref> [[Philadelphia 76ers]] head coach [[Brett Brown]], former Australian national team coach and a friend of the Simmons family, repudiated the claims being made and was content with Simmons' pre-draft behaviour.<ref name="attitude"/> On 23 June, he was selected by Brown and the 76ers with the number one overall pick in the 2016 draft, becoming the third Melbourne-born number one overall pick in 11 years ([[Andrew Bogut]] in [[2005 NBA draft|2005]] and [[Kyrie Irving]] in [[2011 NBA draft|2011]]).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nba.com/sixers/news/philafirst-sixers-select-simmons |title=#PHILAfirst: Sixers Select Simmons |first=Brian |last=Seltzer |work=NBA.com |date=23 June 2016 |access-date=23 June 2016}}</ref> He was also the first college player in the modern era{{what?|date=June 2024}} to be selected with the first overall pick despite never playing in the [[NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament|NCAA tournament]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/news/one-and-none-the-paradoxical-legacy-of-freshman-ben-simmons-lsu-career/|title=One and none: The paradoxical legacy of freshman Ben Simmons' LSU career|work=CBSSports.com|access-date=28 August 2017}}</ref>
On 3 July 2016, Simmons signed his rookie scale contract with the 76ers and joined the team for the [[2016 NBA Summer League]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nba.com/sixers/sixers-announce-team-has-signed-2016-draft-picks-ben-simmons-and-timothe-luwawu-cabarrot |title=Sixers Announce Team Has Signed 2016 Draft Picks Ben Simmons and Timothe Luwawu-Cabarrot |work=NBA.com |date=3 July 2016 |access-date=3 July 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|first=Ray|last=Boyd|url=http://philadelphia.cbslocal.com/2016/07/01/ben-simmons-headlines-sixers-summer-league-roster/|title=Ben Simmons Headlines Sixers Summer League Roster|work=CBSLocal.com|date=1 July 2016|access-date=4 January 2017}}</ref> While he shot the ball poorly during his first three Summer League games, Simmons was praised for his court awareness and passing ability for a big man.<ref>{{cite web|last=Powell |first=Shaun |url=http://www.nba.com/2016/news/features/shaun_powell/07/10/sixers-have-high-hopes-for-ben-simmons/index.html |title=Simmons ready to fulfill promise with fledgling Sixers |work=NBA.com |date=10 July 2016 |access-date=10 July 2016}}</ref> He went on to be named in the All-Las Vegas Summer League First Team,<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.nba.com/2016/news/07/18/2016-all-summer-league-team/index.html |title=Wolves' Tyus Jones named 2016 Summer League MVP |work=NBA.com |date=18 July 2016 |access-date=18 July 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160720191756/http://www.nba.com/2016/news/07/18/2016-all-summer-league-team/index.html |archive-date=20 July 2016 |url-status=dead }}</ref> and in six Summer League games, he averaged 10.8 points, 7.7 rebounds, and 5.5 assists per game.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-07-18/aussie-nba-ben-simmons-thon-maker-named-summer-league-best-team/7638598 |title=Ben Simmons, Thon Maker named two of NBA Summer League's best players |work=ABC.net.au |date=18 July 2016 |access-date=18 July 2016}}</ref>
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====2019–20 season: First All-NBA and All-Defensive selections====
[[File:Ben Simmons dunk 2019 (cropped).jpg|thumb|left|upright|Simmons dunking the basketball against the [[Washington Wizards]] in 2019]]
On 23 October 2019, in the [[2019–20 NBA season]] opener against divisional rivals the [[Boston Celtics]], Simmons scored 24 points on 68 percent shooting and recorded nine assists and eight rebounds in a 107–93 win.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Celtics vs. 76ers - Game Summary - October 23, 2019 - ESPN|url=https://www.espn.com/nba/game?gameId=401160630|access-date=23 September 2020|website=ESPN.com}}</ref> On 22 November, Simmons recorded his first [[triple-double]] of the season and his 24th of his career after recording 10 points, 10 rebounds, and 13 assists in a 115–104 win over the [[San Antonio Spurs]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Spurs vs. 76ers - Game Summary - November 22, 2019 - ESPN|url=https://www.espn.com/nba/game?gameId=401160860|access-date=23 September 2020|website=ESPN.com}}</ref> On 7 December, 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]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.nbcsports.com/philadelphia/76ers/ben-simmons-career-high-ben-simmons-three-sixers-records-mike-scott-cavs|title=Simmons sets career high—AND makes another 3—on record-setting night for Sixers|date=7 December 2019|website=NBC Sports Philadelphia|access-date=8 December 2019}}</ref> On 23 December, Simmons recorded yet another triple-double, this time completing the feat while recording a career high 17 assists, in a win over the [[Detroit Pistons]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=76ers vs. Pistons - Game Recap - December 23, 2019 - ESPN|url=https://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=401161087|access-date=23 September 2020|website=ESPN.com}}</ref>
On 20 January 2020, Simmons scored 34 points and recorded 12 assists and 12 rebounds in a 117–111 win over the [[Brooklyn Nets]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=76ers vs. Nets - Game Summary - January 20, 2020 - ESPN|url=https://www.espn.com/nba/game?gameId=401161283|access-date=23 September 2020|website=ESPN.com}}</ref> On 30 January, it was announced Simmons had been awarded with his second [[List of NBA All-Stars|All-Star]] appearance.<ref>{{Cite web|last=release|first=Official|title=Oklahoma City's Paul and Houston's Westbrook headline reserves for 2020 NBA All-Star Game|url=http://www.nba.com/all-star-2020-reserves-official-release|access-date=23 September 2020|website=NBA.com}}</ref> Simmons was drafted by Team LeBron and went on to score 17 points, 5 assists, and 6 rebounds in a Team LeBron win.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Team LeBron vs. Team Giannis - Game Summary - February 16, 2020 - ESPN|url=https://www.espn.com/nba/game?gameId=401197813|access-date=23 September 2020|website=ESPN.com}}</ref> In a 22 February game against the [[Milwaukee Bucks]], Simmons left the game in the first quarter with an apparent lower back injury.<ref>{{Cite web|date=23 February 2020|title=Sources: 76ers' Simmons set for further testing|url=https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/28761049/sixers-ben-simmons-set-further-testing-monday-lower-back|access-date=23 September 2020|website=ESPN.com}}</ref> It was revealed Simmons had a nerve impingement in his lower back
At the end of the season, Simmons was the 2020 [[List of National Basketball Association annual steals leaders|NBA steals leader]], and
====2020–21 season: Playoff disappointment====
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Simmons made his Nets debut on 19 October 2022, putting up four points, five rebounds, and five assists before fouling out in a 130–108 loss to the [[New Orleans Pelicans]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://clutchpoints.com/nets-news-ben-simmons-awful-nets-debut-brings-out-the-haters/|title=Ben Simmons’ awful Nets debut brings out the haters|website=ClutchPoints|last=Capps|first=Kendall|date=October 19, 2022|access-date=October 19, 2022}}</ref> On 17 November, he recorded a season-high 13 rebounds, alongside fifteen points, and seven assists, in a 109–107 win over the [[Portland Trail Blazers]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=O’NEALE SCORES ON LATE TIP, NETS TOP TRAIL BLAZERS 109-107 |url=https://www.nba.com/game/0022200221 |access-date=March 26, 2023 |website=NBA.com}}</ref> Three days later, Simmons scored a season-high 22 points, alongside eight rebounds and five assists, in a 127–115 win over the [[Memphis Grizzlies]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=IRVING RETURNS, SIMMONS SCORES 22 AS NETS BEAT GRIZZLIES |url=https://www.nba.com/game/0022200243 |access-date=March 26, 2023 |website=NBA.com}}</ref> On 12 January 2023, he dished out a season-high 13 assists, alongside nine rebounds and two steals, in a 109–98 loss to the [[Boston Celtics]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=CELTICS PULL AWAY IN 4TH, BEAT NETS 109-98 FOR 5TH STRAIGHT |url=https://www.nba.com/game/0022200627 |access-date=March 26, 2023 |website=NBA.com}}</ref> On 17 January, Simmons recorded his first triple-double as a Net, logging ten points, ten rebounds and eleven assists in a 106–98 loss to the [[San Antonio Spurs]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=JOHNSON HITS CAREER-HIGH 36, SPURS TOP NETS, END 5-GAME SKID |url=https://www.nba.com/game/0022200666 |access-date=March 26, 2023 |website=NBA.com}}</ref> In February 2023, Simmons had his knee drained and received a PRP injection for his ongoing left knee soreness, which he had dealt with during the season.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Ben Simmons Gives Concerning Update on Knee Injury |url=https://www.si.com/nba/nets/news/ben-simmons-gives-concerning-update-on-knee-injury |access-date=March 26, 2023 |website=Sports Illustrated}}</ref> On 5 March, Nets head coach [[Jacque Vaughn]] revealed that Simmons had an MRI that found [[inflammation]] in his back.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Alex Schiffer on Twitter: "Jacque Vaughn said Ben Simmons had an MRI, which revealed inflammation in the back. Nets are trying to manage that while dealing with his knee soreness." |url=https://twitter.com/Alex__Schiffer/status/1632491049225445376 |access-date=March 26, 2023 |website=Twitter}}</ref> On 16 March, Vaughn stated that Simmons had progressed to doing on-court work.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Tim Bontemps on Twitter: "Jacque Vaughn says Ben Simmons has progressed to on court work, though he declines to say what exactly Simmons has been doing." |url=https://twitter.com/TimBontemps/status/1636484379227693057 |access-date=March 26, 2023 |website=Twitter}}</ref> On 24 March, the Nets announced that Simmons had been diagnosed with a nerve impingement in his back and would be out indefinitely.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Nets' Ben Simmons Out Indefinitely; Back Injury Diagnosed as Nerve Impingement |url=https://bleacherreport.com/articles/10067978-nets-ben-simmons-out-indefinitely-back-injury-diagnosed-as-nerve-impingement |access-date=March 26, 2023 |website=Bleacher Report}}</ref> The next day, Vaughn stated that Simmons would most likely not play for the rest of the season.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Nets' Ben Simmons Likely to Miss Rest of Season with Back Injury, Jacque Vaughn Says |url=https://bleacherreport.com/articles/10069992-nets-ben-simmons-likely-to-miss-rest-of-season-with-back-injury-jacque-vaughn-says |access-date=March 26, 2023 |website=Bleacher Report}}</ref> On 28 March, Vaughn confirmed that the Nets would be shutting down Simmons for the remainder of the season due to a nerve issue in his back. During the 2022–23 season, Simmons posted career lows in minutes per game (26.3), points per game (6.9), rebounds per game (6.3), assists per game (6.1), and free throw percentage (43.9). ESPN described Simmons's performance as "a steep decline from his days as an All-Star".<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-03-28 |title=Nets shutting Simmons down for rest of season |url=https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/35981207/brooklyn-nets-shutting-ben-simmons-rest-season |access-date=2023-03-28 |website=ESPN.com |language=en}}</ref>
After missing the first 38 games of the [[2023–24 NBA season]], Simmons made his season debut on 29 January 2024. In the game, he recorded 10 points, 11 assists, and 8 rebounds as the Nets defeated the [[Utah Jazz]] 147–114.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Ben Simmons returns after missing months with back injury, nearly drops triple-double in Nets' win over Jazz|url=https://sports.yahoo.com/ben-simmons-returns-after-missing-months-with-back-injury-nearly-drops-triple-double-in-nets-win-over-jazz-025131086.html|access-date=March 16, 2024|website=sports.yahoo.com|language=en}}</ref> Simmons played in only 15 games for the Nets, averaging 6.1 points, 7.9 rebounds, and 5.7 assists.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Nets' Ben Simmons out for rest of season with back injury|url=https://sports.yahoo.com/nets-ben-simmons-out-for-rest-of-season-with-back-injury-150502329.html|access-date=March 16, 2024|website=sports.yahoo.com|language=en}}</ref> On 7 March, the Nets announced that Simmons would miss the remainder of the season due to a nerve impingement in his lower back.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Nets' Ben Simmons to miss rest of season with back issues|url=https://www.nba.com/news/ben-simmons-out-for-season|access-date=March 16, 2024|website=nba.com|language=en}}</ref> On 15 March, he underwent a microscopic partial [[discectomy]] to alleviate the issue.<ref>{{Cite web|title=The Nets announce Ben Simmons has undergone much-needed back surgery|url=https://www.si.com/nba/nets/news/the-nets-announce-ben-simmons-has-undergone-much-needed-back-surgery|access-date=March 16, 2024|website=si.com|language=en}}</ref>
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Simmons made his senior debut for Australia in the [[2013 FIBA Oceania Championship]] against [[New Zealand national basketball team|New Zealand]]. He scored four total points in the two-game series and was a part of the gold medal-winning Australian team.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://archive.fiba.com/pages/eng/fa/player/p/pid/98944/pid2//sid/6589/tid/239/tid2//_/2013_FIBA_Oceania_Championship_for_Men/index.html | title=Ben Simmons's profile | work=FIBA.com | access-date=24 November 2014}}</ref> In July 2014, Simmons was added to the Boomers extended squad for the [[2014 FIBA Basketball World Cup]],<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.basketball.net.au/stars-headline-boomers-squad-world-cup-camp/ | title=Stars headline Boomers squad for World Cup camp | work=Basketball.net.au | date=15 July 2014 | access-date=24 November 2014}}</ref> but did not make the final 12-man roster.<ref>{{cite web | url=
Since 2013, Simmons has verbally stated that he would play for Australia on multiple occasions (including the FIBA World Cup and the Olympics), but has always withdrawn from the team before competition. In August 2015, Simmons signaled his intentions to represent Australia at the [[Basketball at the 2016 Summer Olympics|2016 Summer Olympics]] and said he was aiming to win a medal.<ref>{{cite web | last=Ward | first=Roy | url=http://www.smh.com.au/sport/basketball/ben-simmons-hopes-for-rio-olympics-but-cant-commit-until-nba-path-sorted-20150821-gj4jrv.html | title=Ben Simmons hopes for Rio Olympics but can't commit until NBA path sorted | work=SMH.com.au | date=21 August 2015 | access-date=9 December 2015}}</ref> In April 2016, Simmons withdrew from the team in order to prepare for his rookie season in the NBA.<ref>{{cite web | last=Broussard | first=Chris | url=https://www.espn.com/olympics/basketball/story/_/id/15165104 | title=Ben Simmons to 'postpone' playing for Australia, will forgo 2016 Rio | work=ESPN.com | date=8 April 2016 | access-date=15 September 2020}}</ref> On 15 May 2019, Simmons confirmed he would represent Australia in the [[2019 FIBA World Cup]] and multiple exhibition games against [[Canada men's national basketball team|Canada]] and the [[United States men's national basketball team|United States]].<ref>{{cite web | last=Uluc | first=Olgun | url=https://www.foxsports.com.au/basketball/ben-simmons-commits-to-australian-boomers-for-2019-fiba-world-cup/news-story/efbf85f4aa8d1d07c6632088e4c07e91 | title=Ben Simmons commits to Australian Boomers for 2019 FIBA World Cup | work=foxsports.com.au | date=15 May 2019 | access-date=15 May 2019}}</ref> In July 2019, Simmons announced that he would not play for the Australian national team in 2019, citing "professional obligations".<ref>{{cite web |last1=Rynne |first1=Nick |title=Ben Simmons pulls out of Perth games, and all World Cup lead-ups |url=https://thewest.com.au/sport/basketball/ben-simmons-pulls-out-of-perth-games-and-all-world-cup-lead-ups-ng-b881273609z |website=The West Australian |access-date=23 December 2019 |date=28 July 2019}}</ref>
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==Personal life==
In the summer of 2018, Simmons' brother [[Liam Simmons|Liam]] resigned his position as assistant coach at the [[University of California, Riverside]],<ref>{{cite web|url=https://thesixersense.com/2018/10/14/philadelphia-76ers-ben-simmons-improving-without-3-point-shot/|title=Philadelphia 76ers: Ben Simmons is improving without a 3-point shot|date=14 October 2018|website=The Sixer Sense|access-date=16 April 2019|archive-date=16 April 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190416044345/https://thesixersense.com/2018/10/14/philadelphia-76ers-ben-simmons-improving-without-3-point-shot/|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://andscape.com/features/ben-simmons-fallen-star-to-all-star-drip/|title=Ben Simmons: Fallen star to All-Star 'drip'|last=Spears|first=Marc J.|date=5 February 2019|website=[[Andscape]]|access-date=16 April 2019}}</ref> to work with Simmons on improving his shooting game.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.delcotimes.com/sports/red-hot-simmons-has-sixers-rolling/article_bc6f852e-f6a8-11e8-bf4a-df6b976c888c.html |title=Red hot Simmons has Sixers rolling |last=Toohey |first=Terry |date=2 December 2018 |website=[[Delaware County Daily Times]] |access-date=16 April 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|date=13 March 2019|url=https://www.philly.com/sixers/ben-simmons-sixers-free-throw-shooting-percentage-jump-shot-nba-20190313.html|title=Sixers' Ben Simmons showing improvement at foul line|last=Pompey|first=Keith|website=Philly.com|access-date=16 April 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Seltzer|first=Brian|date=13 March 2019|url=https://www.nba.com/sixers/news/line-lately-simmons-reaping-rewards-hard-work|url-status=dead|title=At Line Lately, Simmons Reaping the Rewards of Hard Work|website=NBA.com|access-date=16 April 2019|archive-date=16 April 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190416044338/https://www.nba.com/sixers/news/line-lately-simmons-reaping-rewards-hard-work}}</ref> The decision to hire his brother as his shooting coach was not without controversy or criticism.<ref>{{cite tweet |user=PompeyOnSixers |number=1042111420580683782 |date=18 September 2018 |title=Ben Simmons' brother Liam will not join the Sixers staff or fly on the team plane. |access-date=15 February 2022}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.libertyballers.com/2018/11/15/18096603/how-to-make-ben-simmons-an-offensive-star|title=How To Make Ben Simmons An Offensive Star|last=Sidewater|first=Eric|date=15 November 2018|website=Liberty Ballers|access-date=16 April 2019}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.libertyballers.com/2018/12/1/18119557/how-free-throws-pave-simmons-path-to-stardom|title=How Free Throws Pave Simmons' Path To Stardom|last=Sidewater|first=Eric|date=1 December 2018|website=Liberty Ballers|access-date=16 April 2019}}</ref> His sister Emily, a former member of the [[Washington State Cougars|Washington State University]] women's rowing team,<ref name="emily-bio"/> who has worked for Klutch Sports since 2014,<ref name="Mitchell"/> is married to former [[NFL]] player [[Michael Bush]].<ref name="O'Neil"/> His godfather, [[David Patrick (basketball)|David Patrick]], was an assistant coach at LSU and was a part of his sole season there and is currently the head coach at [[
In November 2016, Simmons was featured in the [[Showtime (TV network)|Showtime]] [[documentary film]] ''[[One & Done (film)|One & Done]]'', providing an insight into his time as a [[Eligibility for the NBA draft|one-and-done]] college player, as well as exploring his and his family's thoughts on the NCAA and the NBA's "one and done" rule.<ref>{{cite web | last=Uluc | first=Olgun | url=http://www.foxsports.com.au/basketball/nba/ben-simmons-slams-ncaa-in-new-documentary-one-and-done/news-story/7cb64c61041261006548885416ef5b8d | title=Ben Simmons slams NCAA in new documentary, 'One and Done' | work=FoxSports.com.au | date=1 November 2016 | access-date=30 December 2016}}</ref> On 7 June 2016, Simmons signed an endorsement deal with [[Nike Inc.|Nike]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/nba/draft2016/story/_/id/16030964/ben-simmons-signs-nike|title=Ben Simmons signs with Nike|last=Rovell|first=Darren|date=7 June 2016|publisher=[[ESPN]]|access-date=10 October 2020}}</ref> Simmons is a supporter of the [[Essendon Football Club]],<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.instagram.com/p/B0ssoBrn-ux/ |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/iarchive/instagram/bensimmons/2102251390706379697_2102251388399322912 |archive-date=23 December 2021 |url-access=subscription| title=Ben Simmons Instagram: Thank you to @essendonfc for having me, always good to come out and support the guys. S/O to Walla ..... the guy can play | work=FoxSports.com.au | date=3 August 2019 | access-date=4 August 2019}}{{cbignore}}</ref> an [[Australian rules football]] team in the [[Australian Football League]].<ref>{{cite web | last=Thompson | first=Matt | url=http://www.afl.com.au/news/2018-04-26/nba-or-afl-aussie-star-reveals-tough-choice | title=NBA or AFL? Aussie star reveals tough choice | work=AFL.com.au | date=26 April 2018 | access-date=26 April 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | last=Ward | first=Roy | url=https://www.theage.com.au/sport/afl/essendon-to-test-nbl-plans-with-members-survey-20180329-p4z6yj.html | title=Essendon to test NBL plans with members survey | work=TheAge.com.au | date=29 March 2018 | access-date=26 April 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.foxsports.com.au/afl/afl-2019-nba-star-ben-simmons-makes-it-to-marvel-stadium-to-watch-his-beloved-essendon-lose/news-story/f0cebe827a4027d31518d0e6f774d492 | title=NBA star Ben Simmons makes it to Marvel Stadium to watch his beloved Essendon lose | work=FoxSports.com.au | date=3 August 2019 | access-date=4 August 2019}}</ref>
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