The LA Clippers have signed Ben Simmons, it was introduced by Lawrence Frank, President of Basketball Operations.
Simmons, 28, has performed in 33 video games (24 begins) for the Brooklyn Nets this season, averaging 6.2 factors, 5.2 rebounds and a team-leading 6.9 assists in 25.0 minutes. He’s capturing 54.7% (93-170) from the sphere and has scored in double figures eight occasions.
Initially chosen first general within the 2016 NBA Draft, Simmons has appeared in 365 video games throughout seven NBA seasons with Philadelphia and Brooklyn, averaging 13.6 factors, 7.6 rebounds and seven.4 assists in 31.8 minutes. He’s a three-time NBA All-Star (2019-21), two-time All-Defensive honoree (2020-21) and was an All-NBA Third Crew choice in 2020. Simmons was additionally voted the 2017-18 Rookie of the 12 months, following a season wherein he posted 12 triple-doubles, the second most by a rookie in league historical past.
A local of Melbourne, Australia, Simmons performed his lone collegiate season at LSU, the place he was the consensus Nationwide Freshman of the 12 months whereas additionally incomes All-SEC First Crew recognition.
