His NBA career on hiatus, Ben Simmons is focusing on… fishing
In 2026, it will be ten years since the arrival of Mr Ben Simmons in the NBA. To date, however, he is free from any contract and despite interest from Nixof the Suns and Kingshe did not sign anywhere this summer. Rumors about early retirement he even showed up during the offseason.
However, the three-time All-Star and 2018 Rookie of the Year is not staying inactive, as we learn via Andscape that he became the majority shareholder of South Florida Sails. Professional competitive fishing team!
« I see it a bit like the new Formula 1 for fishing, the new LIV Golf for fishing » he says openly. ” It is the first real competitive sport fishing championship. It is a 16-team league that is growing and expanding. So let’s go compete in different tournaments and in the end a champion will be crowned. It’s a point system and we catch white marlin, blue marlin, sailfish and striped marlin. Each type of fish has its own scoring scale. »
Listening to Ben Simmons, we sometimes get the impression that the NBA is really far behind him and that he has discovered a world that suits him perfectly, at this stage of his life.
« It’s a very niche sport and, when you don’t know it, you don’t understand it. But when you discover it, get out to sea and see what it’s all about, you’re a bit amazed at what this sport really is. » he describes. ” Technique is something that has always attracted me to sport fishing. There are many things that people do not understand. These guys fish on million dollar boats and stay out at sea for days. Therefore, it is hard and demanding, sometimes even thankless, but also a lot of fun. It is a universe that must be experienced and discovered, to truly understand what it is all about. »
Get back in shape, then in the NBA
However, Ben Simmons also assures that he has not drawn the line under the NBA, at the age of 29 and after two unsuccessful experiences in Brooklyn and Los Angeles since his departure from Philadelphia. Especially since returning to Rich Paul (Klutch Sports), two and a half years after he left it.
« I don’t think it’s just about finding a team » explains the Australian. ” If I were to play right now, I think I would easily fit into the league, considering what I can do, but above all I want to be able to give everything to the game, so I don’t see the point of taking a place in the team just to be there. I find it a bit selfish and there are guys who do that today. But it’s a job… »
With more than $200 million in career earnings already, Ben Simmons is clearly no longer chasing money, so he needs to feel good about his body before returning to his first love: basketball.
« I’m lucky that I don’t find myself in a situation where I have to fight for a place, but first I want to be in the best condition, physically and in my game, to be able to compete with others. Otherwise it wouldn’t make sense to me. » adds the person in question, as he continues to train in Los Angeles, with All-Star weekend as a possible return date.
| Ben Simmons | Percentage | Rebounds | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saison | The team | MJ | Min | Shots | 3pts | LF | Off | Def | That | Pd | Ft | Int | Bp | Ct | Pts |
| 2017-18 | PHL | 81 | 34 | 54.5 | 0.0 | 56.0 | 1.8 | 6.3 | 8.1 | 8.2 | 2.6 | 1.7 | 3.4 | 0.9 | 15.8 |
| 2018-19 ☆ | PHL | 79 | 34 | 56.3 | 0.0 | 60.0 | 2.2 | 6.6 | 8.8 | 7.7 | 2.6 | 1.4 | 3.5 | 0.8 | 16.9 |
| 2019-20 ☆ | PHL | 57 | 35 | 58.0 | 28.6 | 62.1 | 2.0 | 5.8 | 7.8 | 8.0 | 3.3 | 2.1 | 3.5 | 0.6 | 16.4 |
| 2020-21 ☆ | PHL | 58 | 32 | 55.7 | 30.0 | 61.3 | 1.6 | 5.6 | 7.2 | 6.9 | 2.9 | 1.6 | 3.0 | 0.6 | 14.3 |
| 2022-23 | BRK | 42 | 26 | 56.6 | 0.0 | 43.9 | 1.0 | 5.3 | 6.3 | 6.1 | 3.3 | 1.3 | 2.3 | 0.6 | 6.9 |
| 2023-24 | BRK | 15 | 24 | 58.1 | 0.0 | 40.0 | 2.1 | 5.9 | 7.9 | 5.7 | 2.4 | 0.8 | 1.8 | 0.6 | 6.1 |
| 2024-25 * | All teams | 51 | 22 | 52.0 | 0.0 | 72.7 | 0.9 | 3.8 | 4.7 | 5.6 | 2.1 | 0.7 | 2.0 | 0.5 | 5.0 |
| 2024-25 * | BRK | 33 | 25 | 54.7 | 0.0 | 69.2 | 0.9 | 4.3 | 5.2 | 6.9 | 2.5 | 0.8 | 2.7 | 0.5 | 6.2 |
| 2024-25 * | LAC | 18 | 16 | 43.4 | 0.0 | 85.7 | 0.9 | 2.9 | 3.8 | 3.1 | 1.4 | 0.7 | 0.8 | 0.4 | 2.9 |
How to read statistics? MJ = matches played; Min = Minute; Shots = Shots Successful / Shots Attempted; 3 points = 3 points / attempt 3 points; LF = free throws made / free throws attempted; Off = offensive rebound; Def=defensive jump; Tot = Total number of jumps; Pd = assists; Fte: Personal mistakes; Int = intercepts; Bp = lost balls; Ct: Against; Points = Points.
2025-12-24 12:56:00
