Ben David Simmons (born 20 July 1996) is an Australian professional basketball player for the Philadelphia 76ers of the National Basketball Association (NBA).
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Cell phone:
Ben Simmons was thrown out of practice this week by Philadelphia 76ers coach Doc Rivers after he became a distraction to the team. In one video clip, it looked like Simmons was practicing with a cell phone in his pocket. That was not the case, however.
An object could be seen in Simmons’ right pocket at Monday’s practice, and some thought the glow of a cell phone screen was showing.
Press Conference:
Marc Stein was one of the NBA reporters who helped fuel the astonishment of Simmons practicing with his phone on him. However, Stein later corrected himself and said Simmons actually had his practice jersey stuffed in his pocket. Shams Charania of The Athletic said the same during a Wednesday appearance on “The Pat McAfee Show.”
Phone or no phone, Simmons clearly has no interest in anything that is going on in Philadelphia. He dribbled off on his own during Monday’s practice rather than huddling up with his teammates.
Is getting paid: Ben Simmons
| Season | Team | Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 2019/20 | Philadelphia 76ers | $8,113,929 ($8,166,323*) |
| 2018/19 | Philadelphia 76ers | $6,434,520 ($6,582,826*) |
| 2017/18 | Philadelphia 76ers | $6,168,840 ($6,492,247*) |
| 2016/17 | Philadelphia 76ers | $5,903,160 ($6,314,121*) |
The Philadelphia 76ers are not paying Ben Simmons his $8.25 million payment due Friday as the three-time All-Star awaits a trade, sources tell The Athletic. Sources said Simmons still is not showing up to Philadelphia and has understood the ramifications of his holdout from the beginning.
What did do:
On Tuesday, the 76ers announced that Simmons has been suspended for one game because of “conduct detrimental to the team” and will not play in Philadelphia’s regular-season opener against New Orleans.
This is just the latest chapter of what has become an increasingly tumultuous relationship between a Sixers team that wants Simmons to play and a three-time All-Star who doesn’t seem all that interested in suiting up for the only NBA franchise he has ever known.
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