Ben Simmons’ Net Worth, Awards, Endorsements, Achievements, Contracts, Career Life, and Timeline

Ben Simmons’ Net Worth, Awards, Endorsements, Achievements, Contracts, Career Life, and Timeline

Net Worth

Ben Simmons has an estimated net worth of $80 million as of 2024. His wealth comes from his NBA salary, endorsements, and various investments.

Awards

• NBA Rookie of the Year: 2018²
• 3× NBA All-Star: 2019, 2020, 2021²
• Also All-NBA Third Team: 2020²
• 2× NBA All-Defensive First Team: 2020, 2021²
• NBA Steals Leader: 2020²

Endorsements

Simmons has several high-profile endorsements, including:

• Nike: Signed a shoe deal worth $20 million over five years, which could increase to $40 million³.
• Also Beats by Dre: Featured in commercials and promotional campaigns³.
• Footlocker: Participated in various advertising campaigns³.

Achievements

• First Overall Pick: Selected by the Philadelphia 76ers in the 2016 NBA Draft⁴.
• Also NBA Rookie of the Year: 2018⁴.
• Multiple All-Star Selections: 2019, 2020, 2021⁴.
• Also All-NBA and All-Defensive Team Honors: Recognized for his defensive prowess and overall performance⁴.

Contracts

• Rookie Contract: Signed a four-year, $26.2 million deal with the Philadelphia 76ers⁵.
• Also Max Rookie Extension: In 2019, signed a five-year, $177.2 million contract extension with the 76ers⁵.
• Current Contract: Simmons’ contract with the Brooklyn Nets runs through the 2024-2025 season, with a base salary of $40.3 million for the final year⁵.

Career Life

Simmons attended Box Hill Senior Secondary College in Melbourne before moving to the United States to attend Montverde Academy in Florida. At Montverde, he led the team to three consecutive High School National Tournament titles and was named the MVP of the 2015 McDonald’s All-American Game. He then played one season of college basketball at LSU, where he averaged 19.2 points, 11.8 rebounds, and 4.8 assists per game. Despite LSU’s struggles, Simmons was named a consensus first-team All-American and the USBWA National Freshman of the Year.

NBA Career

• Philadelphia 76ers (2016-2022): Simmons was selected with the first overall pick in the 2016 NBA Draft by the Philadelphia 76ers. After missing his first season due to a foot injury, he made his debut in the 2017-2018 season and won the NBA Rookie of the Year award. Over the next few seasons, he became known for his exceptional passing, defensive skills, and versatility, also earning three NBA All-Star selections and multiple All-Defensive Team honors.
• Brooklyn Nets (2022-Present): In February 2022, Simmons was traded to the Brooklyn Nets. Despite facing challenges, including injuries and adjustments to a new team, he remains a key player for the Nets.

International Career

Simmons has represented Australia in international competitions, including the 2013 FIBA Oceania Championship, where he helped the team secure a gold medal. He has expressed interest in also playing for the Australian national team in future tournaments.

Timeline

• 1996: Born on July 20 in Melbourne, Australia².
• 2013-2015: Attended Montverde Academy, winning three national titles².
• Also 2015-2016: Played college basketball at LSU².
• 2016: Drafted first overall by the Philadelphia 76ers².
• Also 2017-2018: NBA Rookie of the Year².
• 2019-2021: Named an NBA All-Star three times².
• 2022: Traded to the Brooklyn Nets².
• 2024: Estimated net worth of $80 million¹.