{"id":800028,"date":"2026-05-16T07:02:27","date_gmt":"2026-05-16T07:02:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/800028\/"},"modified":"2026-05-16T07:02:27","modified_gmt":"2026-05-16T07:02:27","slug":"former-philadelphia-76ers-star-ben-simmons-posts-life-update","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/800028\/","title":{"rendered":"Former Philadelphia 76ers Star Ben Simmons Posts Life Update"},"content":{"rendered":"

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NEW YORK, NEW YORK – DECEMBER 2: Ben Simmons #10 of the Brooklyn Nets sits on the bench against the Toronto Raptors during the second half at Barclays Center on December 2, 2022 in New York City. The Nets won 114-105. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Adam Hunger\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n

Earlier this week, the Philadelphia 76ers<\/a> had their season come to an end when they got swept by the New York Knicks<\/a> in the second round of the 2026 NBA playoffs.<\/p>\n

They had been coming off a series where they beat the Boston Celtics<\/a> in seven games.<\/p>\n

Former 76ers Star Ben Simmons Makes Post\"\"<\/p>\n

GettyBen Simmons #25 of the Philadelphia 76ers looks on against the Minnesota Timberwolves<\/a> at the Wells Fargo Center on October 30, 2019 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.<\/p>\n

On Thursday, former 76ers star Ben Simmons<\/a> made a post to Instagram with photos.<\/p>\n

He captioned his post (from Miami):<\/a> \u201cOffline more than on \ud83d\udcf1\u201d<\/p>\n

Simmons spent the 2024-25 season with the Brooklyn Nets<\/a> and LA Clippers<\/a>.<\/p>\n

He finished the year with averages of 5.0 points, 4.7 rebounds and 5.6 assists per contest while shooting 52.0% from the field in 51 games (24 starts).<\/p>\n

The 29-year-old did not play in a game this season.<\/p>\n

Right now, Simmons is a free agent who is available to sign with any team in the NBA.<\/p>\n

Social Media Reacts To Simmons\u2019 IG Update\"\"<\/p>\n

GettyBen Simmons #10 of the Brooklyn Nets dribbles the ball in the first quarter of the game against the Philadelphia 76ers at the Wells Fargo Center on November 22, 2022 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s what people were saying in the comments:<\/p>\n

@jazzde720: \u201cYou seem much happier without the NBA<\/a> and I support you! \u2764\ufe0f\u201d<\/p>\n

@francesettey: \u201cprotect your peace, Ben. will always support you! \u2764\ufe0f\u201d<\/p>\n

@siralantorrensxo: \u201cThe league miss you\u201d<\/p>\n

@therealwalt: \u201cYou coming back to the league or you retired? Link up with Bron on a team \u203c\ufe0f\u201d<\/p>\n

@brandonnnfd: \u201cPlease tell me you took this szn to get ur mind and body right I need you out there\ud83e\udd19\ud83c\udffc\u201d<\/p>\n

@average_mj_12: \u201cI hope you come back strong this season man, all those injuries I know they\u2019ve gotta be mental setbacks but you were that guy and everyone knows you still can be\u201d<\/p>\n

Simmons\u2019 NBA Career\"\"<\/p>\n

GettyBen Simmons #10 of the Brooklyn Nets speaks with Kelly Oubre<\/a> Jr. #9 of the Philadelphia 76ers during the second quarter of the preseason game at Barclays Center on October 16, 2023 in New York City.<\/p>\n

Simmons was the first pick in the 2016 NBA Draft after one season of college basketball at LSU.<\/p>\n

He was an NBA All-Star in three of his first four seasons (and the 2017-18 Rookie of The Year).<\/p>\n

His career averages were 13.1 points, 7.4 rebounds, 7.2 assists and 1.5 steals per contest while shooting 55.8% from the field in 383 games for the 76ers, Nets and Clippers.<\/p>\n

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\nHe has written for OnSI, Forbes, Amico Hoops, The Big Lead and had a podcast with former All-Star Jameer Nelson. More about Ben Stinar<\/a>\t\t<\/p>\n

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