Ben Simmons: height, age, nationality, contract, Instagram, dating history, stats, net worth

Ben Simmons: height, age, nationality, contract, Instagram, dating history, stats, net worth

Sospeter Itolondo
updated at April 12, 2023 at 8:09 PM

He is one of the most talented basketball players in the world right now and has caused stirs online due to his $20 million settlement despite missing a whole season. In addition, Ben Simmons' height is quite astonishing, making him one of the tallest NBA players right now, towering over the other players. This answers the web's most frequent questions like: is Ben Simmons black or white? Does he have an accent?

Ben Simmons' current team
Ben Simmons warms up before the game between Brooklyn Nets and the Philadelphia 76ers at Wells Fargo Center on 10th March 2022. Photo: Elsa
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Currently, on contract with the Brooklyn Nets, the star athlete has not been able to show his prowess after missing out on the 2021-2022 season. Simmons joined the nets after leaving the Philadelphia 76ers rather in a controversial manner.

Ben Simmons profile summary

Full Name

Ben Simmons

Birth Date

20th July 1996

Age

26 years old (2022)

Nationality

Australian

Birth Place

Melbourne, Australia

Gender

Male

Current Residence

Philadelphia, United States of America

Ethnicity

Black

Height in Feet

6'11"

Height in centimetres

211 cm

Weight in Kilograms

108 kg

Weight in Pounds

240 lbs

Hair Colour

Dark

Parents

Dave and Julie

Marital Status

Engaged

Spouse

Maya Jama

Net Worth

$8 million

Socials

Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

Nickname

Big Ben AKA Fresh Prince AKA Simmo the Savage

Team

Brooklyn Nets

Ben Simmons height

The seasoned player is quite tall and towers easily over other NBA players. This is astonishing since the NBA is known for its characteristically tall athletes. So, how tall is Ben Simmons? He is listed as being 6'11" or 211 cm. In addition, he weighs 240 lbs or 108kg.

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Ben Simmons age

He was born on 20th July 1996 in Melbourne, Australia. Therefore, he is 26 years old as of August 2022. Ben Simmons' current team is the Brooklyn Nets after securing a move from the Philadelphia 76ers.

Ben Simmons contracts

The talented defender previously had a contract with the Philadelphia 76ers worth $170 million, which he signed in 2019. However, after sorting out his salary issue, he secured a move to the Brooklyn Nets, where he is reported to receive a $20 million settlement. At the Nets, he has a contract that would last up to the 2024/2025 season.

Ben Simmons nationality

The star was born in Melbourne, Australia and holds the nationality of Australian. However, most people think he is American.

Ben Simmons’ height
Ben Simmons attending a game between Brooklyn Nets and Philadelphia 76ers at the Thomas and Mack Center on 20th July 2022. Photo: Ethan Miller
Source: Getty Images

Does Ben Simmons have a gf?

The player has been dating his current fiance, Maya Jama, for eight months. The two engaged in January 2022. He gave her a gleaming diamond ring. A source revealed that,

"Ben chose the ring himself and felt he knew exactly what she would want. Maya said yes and they're both thrilled. Ben was so excited, but they've decided to keep the news low-key and tell only those closest to them. Maya flew to New Jersey to spend Christmas with him."

Maya has dated rappers such as Stormzy. Ben Simmons' dating history involves high-profile celebrities such as the controversial Brittany Renner, Dylan Gonzalez, accomplished musician Tinashe, fashionista Kendall Jenner, and Talia Richman.

Ben Simmons' dating history
Maya Jama during a gala at the Kensington Palace on 1st August 2022 in London hosted by GRM Daily. Photo: John Phillips
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Ben Simmons stats

He has a very impressive career playing as a point guard and a defender. However, Ben Simmons' record on the three-pointers attempted is not that impressive, as he has attempted only 34 three-pointers in his whole career. Here are some of the stats:

Season

Games Played

Rebounds

Assists

Steals

Blocks

Turnovers

Points

2017-2018

81

8.1

8.2

1.7

0.9

3.4

15.8

2018-2019

79

8.8

7.7

1.4

0.8

3.5

16.9

2019-2020

57

7.8

8.0

2.1

0.6

3.5

16.4

2020-2021

58

7.2

6.9

1.6

0.6

3.0

14.3

Overall, Career 275 games played, 8.1 Rebounds, 7.7 Assists, 1.7 Steals, 0.7 blocks, 3.4 turnovers, and 15.9 Points.

Ben Simmons net worth

The talented player has a contract with the Nets, poised to earn $33 million per season. He has been earning a lucrative salary since his draft pick in 2016 by the 6ers, which played a huge role in the growth of his net worth. His net worth is estimated to be about $8 million.

Ben Simmons' awards and accolades

He has also won several awards as he has played for top teams in the NBA, performing well. Here are some of the awards he has won:

  • 1 All-Rookie Team
  • 2 All-Defensive Team
  • 3 NBA Player of the Week
  • 4 NBA Rookie of the Month
  • 1 NBA Rookie of the Year
Ben Simmons age
Ben Simmons in Boston, Massachusetts, attending game two of the Eastern Conference NBA playoffs on 20th April 2022. Photo: Maddie Meyer
Source: Getty Images

Does Ben Simmons have an accent?

Despite living in the United States since his teenage years, he has a kind of mixed Aussie and American accent.

When was the last time Ben Simmons played?

The last time he stepped in a court was on the 20th of June 2021, when he still played for the 76ers. This was during the game & of the Eastern Conference semifinals, where they were up against the Atlanta Hawks.

Is Ben Simmons black or white?

He is of mixed race heritage as his father is an African American while his mother is a white Australian.

Ben Simmons is a top player; his massive net worth is proof of that. He has played as a point guard for the Philadelphia 76ers and is currently signed to the Brooklyn Nets. Although he has faced a few near career-ending injuries, he returns and proves himself every time.

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