Former Hunters and Lake Macqaurie Lightening junior basketball star, Ben Simmons today realised his dream of playing in the lucrative N.B.A league in the United States.
After playing for Louisiana State University last season, the towering 2.08 metre tall (6' 10) forward has been named the first pick for the Philadelphia 76's in the 2016 draft.
The 19-year-old, who is being compared to the likes of Magic Johnson and LeBron James, has signed a 5-year endorsement deal with Nike worth a reported $20-million and is set to earn more than $25-million from his rookie contract with the Sixers.
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