Ben Simmons was drafted by the Philadelphia 76ers with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2016 NBA Draft and went on to be an all-star three times during his time in Philadelphia.
The 29-year-old is currently a free agent, but he recently made it clear that he would be interested in returning to the [76ers](https://www.pennlive.com/topic/philadelphia-76ers/) organization.
A former LSU star, [Simmons posted](https://www.instagram.com/p/DRs2-3xj04K/?utm_source=ig_embed&ig_rid=343fdb71-71fd-4c21-89f5-7db8f665cd37&img_index=8) several pictures on his Instagram account over the weekend with the caption: “Here and there.”
In the comments, a fan asked if he would come back to the 76ers to play center or power forward on a minimum contract if he was asked to do so.
According to Simmons, he would play in Philadelphia again, even if he wasn’t getting paid.
“It ain’t about the $. I’d hoop there for free,” Ben Simmons said. “It’s deeper than what they make y’all believe, which is why I keep it pushing. (Right now) the focus is getting the body to 100% before putting my health on the line again... like I have been the past few years.”
The comment from Simmons is interesting because he appears to want to return to Philadelphia to play but also said that there is something “deeper” going on.
A former NBA Rookie of the Year, Simmons played college basketball for one season at LSU before beginning his professional career.
In addition to the 76ers, Simmons has also played for the Brooklyn Nets and Los Angeles Clippers.
He is averaging 13.1 points, 7.4 rebounds and 1.5 steals per game. While he has been a productive NBA player, his lack of a jump shot has kept him from being a regular all-star and is likely why he is currently a free agent.