Despite his career ups and downs, Ben Simmons is set to earn more than some of the NBA’s biggest stars next season.
Big Earnings Ahead
Ben Simmons, who inked a five-year $177 million max contract with the 76ers in 2019, will make around $40 million in the 2024-2025 season. This places him among the highest-paid players despite recent injuries and inconsistent play.
Comparing Salaries
Simmons’ hefty salary stands out even more when compared to several current NBA All-Stars. This highlights how NBA contracts can be surprising, as timing and negotiations often matter more than recent performance.
Happy 28th birthday Ben Simmons, who enters 2024-25 on an expiring contract with the #Nets, set to earn $40.3M this year.
The #1 overall pick from 2016 has received over $163M across 8 seasons (332 games active out of a possible 646).
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Next season, Simmons will make more money than Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Donovan Mitchell, Tyrese Maxey, Jayson Tatum, Bam Adebayo, Julius Randle, Jalen Brunson, Scottie Barnes and Paolo Banchero.
Once a Rising Star
Simmons was once seen as one of the leagueโs top young talents. With his size and skills combo earning him two All-Star nods and Rookie of the Year in 2018.
In his sixth season in the NBA and second with Brooklyn Nets though he averaged only career lows: just over six points per game along with nearly six assists while playing less than half an hour each game. His shooting was mixed too – best-ever field goal percentage but worst-ever free throw rate!
Fans hope he returns to form soon!
Challenges Along The Way
Recent years haven’t been kind; leaving Philly under dramatic circumstances followed by injury troubles at Brooklyn limited court time significantly for Ben.
His contract remains lucrative due largely due its negotiation during peak times ensuring top-tier pay regardless present struggles making it clear why long-term deals carry risks teams must weigh carefully against potential rewards if things go south unexpectedly…
Here’s an interesting video about his journey so far:
If he doesn’t bounce back though that big paycheck might become burdensome financially speaking reminding us all how unpredictable pro sports are where fortunes change rapidly sometimes unpredictably…
