NBA star Enes Kanter Freedom blasts Commissioner Adam Silver, says league is showing its 'true colors' on 'America Reports.' Ben Simmons' relationship with the Philadelphia 76ers started off well when he was selected as the rest over in the 2016 NBA Draft.
Before launching his professional basketball career, Simmons made a name for himself in just one season with LSU Tigers. The 26-year-old now plays for the Brooklyn, earning millions despite his controversial time with the 76ers. "I’m happy to be part of the family now.
It’s a weight off my chest," said Simmons after joining the 76ers in 2016. "I’ve been looking forward to this day for a while, so I’m glad I’ve made history, not only for myself but my family and Australian basketball." A few years later, his relationship with the team would soon fall apart and culminate in becoming the most fined player in NBA history.
Simmons was born in Newcastle, Australia, and immigrated to the United States in 2013 to attend Montverde Academy in Florida.