Ben Simmons’ Personal Life, Siblings, Parents, Wife, Girlfriend, Kids, Other Family and Dating History

Ben Simmons’ Personal Life, Siblings, Parents, Wife, Girlfriend, Kids, Other Family and Dating History

Siblings

Ben Simmons has five siblings:

• Melissa Tribe: One of his older half-sisters.
• Emily Tribe: Another older half-sister who works closely with Ben in the marketing/branding department at Klutch Sports³.
• Liam Tribe-Simmons: An older half-brother.
• Sean Tribe: An older half-brother who has also been involved in managing Ben’s career³.
• Olivia Simmons: His full sister, who played basketball at Arizona State University and is currently a mental health worker³.

Parents

Ben’s dad, Dave Simmons, is an American-born former pro basketball player who moved to Australia to keep playing. His mom, Julie Simmons, is Australian. She was a divorced single mother with four kids when she met Dave.

Wife and Girlfriend

Ben Simmons was engaged to British TV host Maya Jama in January 2022. But they reportedly ended their engagement later that year⁶⁷. As of early 2023, Simmons has been dating Mexican actress Eiza Gonzalez⁸⁹.

Kids

There is no public information indicating that Ben Simmons has any children.

Other Family

Simmons is very close to his family and often posts about them on social media. His dad, Dave, helped him a lot with basketball, and his siblings have always supported him.

Dating History

• Kendall Jenner: The reality TV star and model dated Simmons on and off from 2018 to 2019⁶.
• Tinashe: The singer was also romantically linked to Simmons¹⁰.
• Maya Jama: The British TV host was engaged to Simmons in early 2022⁶.
• Eiza Gonzalez: The Mexican actress has been dating Simmons since early 2023⁸

Personal Life

Ben Simmons entered the world on July 20, 1996, in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. His father, Dave Simmons, an American-born former professional basketball player, competed in the Australian National Basketball League (NBL). His mother, Julie Simmons, hails from Australia. Ben grew up alongside five siblings. Also including his sister Olivia, who showcased her basketball skills at Arizona State University.

The Simmons household breathed sports, introducing Ben to basketball from his earliest years. He attended Box Hill Senior Secondary College in Melbourne, where he dominated the basketball court. At 15, Ben took a bold step, also moving to the United States to elevate his basketball career at Montverde Academy in Florida. There, he led his team to three consecutive High School National Tournament victories. And also clinched the MVP title at the 2015 McDonald’s All-American Game.

College Career

Simmons donned the LSU Tigers jersey for the 2015-2016 season. Despite the team’s struggles, he shone brightly, averaging an impressive 19.2 points, 11.8 rebounds, and 4.8 assists per game. His stellar performance earned him a spot on the consensus first-team All-American list and also the USBWA National Freshman of the Year title. However, LSU’s failure to qualify for the NCAA Tournament. Also prompted Simmons to declare for the NBA Draft after just one college season.

NBA Career

Philadelphia 76ers (2016-2022)

The Philadelphia 76ers snagged Simmons as the first overall pick in the 2016 NBA Draft. A foot injury sidelined him for the entire 2016-2017 season, but he roared back in 2017-2018. Also quickly establishing himself as one of the league’s top young talents. Simmons averaged 15.8 points, 8.1 rebounds, and 8.2 assists per game, clinching the NBA Rookie of the Year award.

In subsequent seasons, Simmons honed his skills, gaining recognition for his exceptional passing, defensive prowess, and also versatility. He earned NBA All-Star selections in 2019, 2020, and 2021. And also secured a spot on the All-NBA Third Team in 2020.

Brooklyn Nets (2022-Present)

February 2022 saw Simmons move to the Brooklyn Nets in a blockbuster trade that sent James Harden to the 76ers. Despite facing challenges, Simmons continues to play a crucial role for the Nets. Also leveraging his playmaking abilities, defensive skills, and versatility.

International Career

Simmons has proudly represented Australia in international competitions. In 2013, he helped secure a gold medal for Australia at the FIBA Oceania Championship. He has expressed keen interest in future appearances for the Australian national team, including potential Olympic participation.