How Many Years Has Ben Simmons Been In The NBA?
Ben Simmons has been in the NBA for two years.
Ben Simmons’ NBA Career
Ben Simmons was drafted into the NBA in 2016 and has been with the Philadelphia ers ever since. He is a shooting guard and is known for his shooting and dunking abilities. In his rookie season, Simmons was named to the NBA All-Rookie First Team. Let’s take a look at his NBA career so far.
Drafted by the Philadelphia 76ers in 2016
Ben Simmons was drafted by the Philadelphia 76ers with the first overall pick in the 2016 NBA draft. He is a 6’10” point guard from Melbourne, Australia. Simmons played one year of college basketball for LSU before declaring for the draft. He was named the 2016 SEC Rookie of the Year and was a consensus first-team All-American.
Won Rookie of the Year in 2018
In 2018, Simmons had a successful rookie season, averaging 15.8 points, 8.2 assists, 8.1 rebounds and 1.7 steals per game. He was named to the NBA All-Rookie First Team, and won the Rookie of the Year Award unanimously.
Named an All-Star in 2019
In his second season, Simmons was named to the 2019 All-Star team as a reserve, becoming the first player in NBA history to be voted an All-Star starter in one season and a reserve in the next.
Ben Simmons’ College Career
Ben Simmons was born on July 20, 1996, in Melbourne, Australia. He played college basketball for the Louisiana State University Tigers for one season in 2015–16. In 2016, he was drafted first overall by the Philadelphia 76ers. Simmons is a three-time All-Star and has been named to the All-NBA First Team and the All-Defensive First Team.
Played one season of college basketball for LSU
Ben Simmons played one season of college basketball for LSU before being selected first overall in the 2016 NBA draft by the Philadelphia 76ers. He was named the consensus National Player of the Year, as well as the Wayman Tisdale Award winner, in his only season of college basketball.
Named First Team All-American and SEC Player of the Year in 2016
In his one and only season at LSU, Simmons averaged 19.2 points, 11.8 rebounds, 4.8 assists, 2.0 steals and 0.8 blocks per game. He was named a Consensus First Team All-American and the SEC Player of the Year. He led the Tigers to a 19–14 record and a berth in the NCAA Tournament. In 36 games (all starts), he shot 56.0 percent from the field and 33.3 percent from three-point range. He became the first player since 1983 to average at least 19 points, 11 rebounds and four assists per game in a season.
Ben Simmons’ High School Career
Ben Simmons was born in Melbourne, Australia in 1996. He played basketball for Louisiana State University and was drafted first overall in the 2016 NBA draft by the Philadelphia ers. He is currently in his fourth season with the ers.
Played high school basketball in Australia
Ben Simmons played high school basketball at Montverde Academy in Florida, and then he played one year of college basketball at Louisiana State University (LSU). He was drafted first overall by the Philadelphia
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Named McDonald’s All-American in 2015
As a high school senior, Simmons was named the McDonald’s All-American Game MVP after scoring 19 points, grabbing 4 rebounds and adding 2 assists, 1 steal and 1 block. He also played in the 2015 Jordan Brand Classic where he had 10 points, 8 rebounds, 5 assists and 3 steals.
