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July 20, 1996, marks the birthdate of Ben Simmons, an Australian professional basketball player. Simmons, a 6'10" point guard/forward, currently plays for the Brooklyn Nets in the National Basketball Association (NBA). He was selected with the first overall pick in the 2016 NBA draft by the Philadelphia 76ers. Simmons has earned three NBA All-Star selections, two All-NBA Team selections, and the NBA Rookie of the Year Award in 2018.