History of Ben Simmons in Timeline

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Ben Simmons

Ben Simmons is an Australian professional basketball player known for his time with the Philadelphia 76ers, Brooklyn Nets and Los Angeles Clippers in the NBA. After a single college season with LSU, he was drafted first overall by the 76ers in 2016. He missed his first season due to injury. He was named NBA Rookie of the Year in 2018 and was a three-time NBA All-Star with Philadelphia. Following a holdout, he was traded to the Nets. He was bought out by the Nets and then signed with the Los Angeles Clippers.

June 2016: Signed endorsement deal with Nike

On June 7, 2016, Ben Simmons signed an endorsement deal with Nike.

November 2016: Featured in Showtime documentary film

In November 2016, Ben Simmons was featured in the Showtime documentary film One & Done, which provided insight into his time as a one-and-done college player.

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October 2020: Endorsement for Joe Biden and Kamala Harris

In October 2020, Ben Simmons announced his endorsement for Joe Biden and Kamala Harris for the 2020 United States presidential election.

2021: Engagement to Maya Jama

Over the 2021 Christmas holiday, Ben Simmons reportedly became engaged to British television personality Maya Jama.

August 2022: Ended engagement with Maya Jama

In August 2022, Ben Simmons and Maya Jama reportedly ended their engagement.