Ben Simmons — PICS

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June 23, 2016 4:15PM EDT

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Ben Simmons — PICS

Ben Simmons — PICS — Ben Simmons (b. Benjamin David Simmons on July 20, 1996) is an Australian professional basketball player, best known for his tenure with the Philadelphia 76ers in the NBA. Born in the Melbourne suburb of Fitzroy, Ben grew up alongside his five siblings. His father, an African-American expatriate, played basketball for Oklahoma City University, and raised his son with a love for the game.

As Ben grew up in Newcastle, he began playing basketball at a young age. As a sophomore in high school, Ben relocated to the US to improve his game. He played college basketball for Louisiana State University. In 2016, he entered the NBA Draft. The 76ers selected Ben as the overall No. 1 draft pick. Since then, he has flirted with greatness, becoming a three-time NBA All-Star. However, in August 2021, his frustrations with the team reached a boiling point. He held out from playing with the team, resulting in more than $10 million in fines for missed games.

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Ben Simmons & Maya Jama Attend Wimbledon Tennis Championships

Ben Simmons & Maya Jama Attend Wimbledon Tennis Championships — Maya Jama continued to feul dating rumors with Kendall Jenner’s ex Ben Simmons as they attended Wimbledon together in July 2021. For the London event, Maya wore a pink, blue, and cream-colored plaid two piece outfit and heels while Ben opted for a casual sporty look with jeans, white sneakers, and a white t-shirt under a green zip-up jacket.

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Ben Simmons & Maya Jama Attend Wimbledon Tennis Championships Together

Ben Simmons & Maya Jama Attend Wimbledon Tennis Championships Together — Ben Simmons & Maya Jama are all smiles at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships, July 2021. The pair reportedly began dating in May 2021 and got engaged over the holidays at the end of the year.

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Ben Simmons & Kendall Jenner

Ben Simmons & Kendall Jenner — Kendall Jenner and Ben Simmons are reunited at a gas station in Los Angeles. Kendall who arrived back in Los Angeles yesterday looked smitten to see her man as she smiled from ear to ear as they filled up their cars and couldn’t wait for Ben to lean into her car and give her a welcome back kiss.

Pictured: Kendall Jenner, Ben Simmons

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Ben Simmons Kisses Kendall Jenner

Ben Simmons Kisses Kendall Jenner — Kendall Jenner and Ben Simmons are reunited at a gas station in Los Angeles in 2018. The two were romantically linked for a short bit.

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Ben Simmons Goes For A Stroll

Ben Simmons Goes For A Stroll — Rumored couple Kendall Jenner and Ben Simmons secretly meet up for lunch at The Cheesecake Factory at the Grove in Los Angeles. The pair arrived separately and left separately with Kendall covering her face as soon as she spotted a photographer.

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