Benjamin David Simmons (born 20 July 1996) is an Australian professional basketball player for the Philadelphia 76ers of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He played college basketball for one season with the Louisiana State University (LSU) Tigers, after which he was named a consensus first-team All-American and the USBWA National Freshman of the Year. Today we will discuss about Ben Simmons: Press Conference| Farewell letter| Practice.
Ben Simmons: Press Conference| Farewell letter| Practice…
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Simmons was born in the Melbourne suburb of Fitzroy to father Dave and mother Julie. His father is an African-American expatriate who became a naturalised citizen of Australia, and his mother is a white Australian. He was raised alongside five brothers and sisters—Melissa, Emily, Liam, Sean and Olivia—the first four being from his mother’s previous marriage.
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| Position | Point guard / Power forward | ||||||||||||||||||
| League | NBA | ||||||||||||||||||
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| Born | 20 July 1996 Melbourne, Victoria |
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| Nationality | Australian | ||||||||||||||||||
| Listed height | 6 ft 11 in (2.11 m) | ||||||||||||||||||
| Listed weight | 240 lb (109 kg) | ||||||||||||||||||
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| College | LSU (2015–2016) | ||||||||||||||||||
| NBA draft | 2016 / Round: 1 / Pick: 1st overall | ||||||||||||||||||
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| Playing career | 2016–present | ||||||||||||||||||
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| 2016–present | Philadelphia 76ers | ||||||||||||||||||
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Press Conference
So much for Ben Simmons’ much-anticipated press conference. Instead of speaking to the media as expected Tuesday, the 76ers’ disgruntled point guard was thrown out of practice and suspended one game for conduct detrimental to the team, meaning he will miss Wednesday’s season opener at the New Orleans Pelicans.
A league source said Simmons was kicked out for failing to engage during drills. Sixers coach Doc Rivers had an exchange with Simmons about his lack of effort. The conversation ended with Rivers asking Simmons if wanted to go home or be more engaged, the source said. So the three-time All-Star left.
Farewell letter
The city of Philadelphia is ready to say goodbye to Ben Simmons and Simmons is ready to say goodbye to Philly. As the two sides slowly move closer to their inevitable breakup, there will only be one thing left to do: for Simmons to write a letter in The Inquirer to say goodbye to his “fans.” Have no fear, Ben, our Mike Sielski has saved you the trouble and written one for you.
We have a hunch Philly fans will like Zach Ertz’s a little bit better. On the court, the Sixers opened the season in New Orleans without the suspended Simmons, and previewed what they may look like minus the NBA’s biggest malcontent.
Practice
Ben Simmons’ return to the Philadelphia 76ers hasn’t gone super smoothly. On Tuesday, the Sixers suspended Simmons for one game for conduct detrimental to the team. As a result of the suspension, Simmons will miss Philadelphia’s season opener against the Pelicans in New Orleans on Wednesday night.
Sixers coach Doc Rivers threw Simmons out of practice on Tuesday for being disengaged, and the suspension was handed out shortly thereafter. Rivers asked Simmons to join a defensive drill, and Simmons refused, according to The Athletic’s Shams Charania. Rivers then told Simmons that he should go home, and Simmons obliged.
