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Today his net worth sits at ~$50M—a loss of roughly 80% of his potential wealth.
This isn't just a basketball story. It's a masterclass in how NOT to manage generational money.
#NBATwitter #Sports #Finance
Today his net worth sits at ~$50M—a loss of roughly 80% of his potential wealth.
This isn't just a basketball story. It's a masterclass in how NOT to manage generational money.
#NBATwitter #Sports #Finance
Not yet. But the trajectory is concerning.
He rejected a $3M contract, suggesting either:
Misplaced confidence in his value, or
He's done with basketball entirely
Either way, the income has to come from somewhere.
Not yet. But the trajectory is concerning.
He rejected a $3M contract, suggesting either:
Misplaced confidence in his value, or
He's done with basketball entirely
Either way, the income has to come from somewhere.
At his peak:
→ $19,000 per HOUR ($40M salary)
From streaming:
→ ~$50 per hour
He went from generational wealth to a side hustle that barely covers his car insurance.
At his peak:
→ $19,000 per HOUR ($40M salary)
From streaming:
→ ~$50 per hour
He went from generational wealth to a side hustle that barely covers his car insurance.
Even with $50M, consider the costs:
Luxury car collection maintenance: hundreds of thousands/year
Property taxes: six figures
Security, travel, daily expenses
At $2-3M annual spend, he has 15-25 years before financial pressure hits—if income doesn't rebound.
Even with $50M, consider the costs:
Luxury car collection maintenance: hundreds of thousands/year
Property taxes: six figures
Security, travel, daily expenses
At $2-3M annual spend, he has 15-25 years before financial pressure hits—if income doesn't rebound.
Simmons invested in FaZe Clan (2020) and streams on Twitch as "FaZe Simmo."
Reality check:
His streams: 400-600 viewers
Top streamers: 20K-50K viewers
His streaming income: ~$50-100K/year
His former NBA salary: $40M/year
Do the math.
Simmons invested in FaZe Clan (2020) and streams on Twitch as "FaZe Simmo."
Reality check:
His streams: 400-600 viewers
Top streamers: 20K-50K viewers
His streaming income: ~$50-100K/year
His former NBA salary: $40M/year
Do the math.
Nike deal (2022): ~$20M over 3 years, expiring in 2025.
With limited playing time and declining relevance, a lucrative renewal seems unlikely. His off-court income is drying up too.
Nike deal (2022): ~$20M over 3 years, expiring in 2025.
With limited playing time and declining relevance, a lucrative renewal seems unlikely. His off-court income is drying up too.
90 games played
$124 million paid
That's $1.37 MILLION per game—one of the worst ROI figures in NBA history.
Teams aren't just avoiding him. They're using him as a cautionary tale.
90 games played
$124 million paid
That's $1.37 MILLION per game—one of the worst ROI figures in NBA history.
Teams aren't just avoiding him. They're using him as a cautionary tale.
Hidden Hills property:
Bought 2021: $17.75M
Sold 2024: $12.1M
Total loss with fees: $6M+
He also listed his Brooklyn unit for $17M. Real estate was supposed to be the "safe investment." It wasn't.
#RealEstate
Hidden Hills property:
Bought 2021: $17.75M
Sold 2024: $12.1M
Total loss with fees: $6M+
He also listed his Brooklyn unit for $17M. Real estate was supposed to be the "safe investment." It wasn't.
#RealEstate
2019-2024: $177M extension with Philly/Brooklyn
Feb 2025: Signs with Clippers for $1.08M
Sept 2025: Turns down $3M offer from Knicks
His agent cuts ties with him
His market value didn't just drop it collapsed.
2019-2024: $177M extension with Philly/Brooklyn
Feb 2025: Signs with Clippers for $1.08M
Sept 2025: Turns down $3M offer from Knicks
His agent cuts ties with him
His market value didn't just drop it collapsed.
THE HOLDOUT 💰
Simmons' 2021-22 standoff with the 76ers cost him big. The team withheld nearly $20M in salary about $360K per missed game.
Even after a settlement, he permanently lost $5-10M. More than most players earn in their entire careers.
THE HOLDOUT 💰
Simmons' 2021-22 standoff with the 76ers cost him big. The team withheld nearly $20M in salary about $360K per missed game.
Even after a settlement, he permanently lost $5-10M. More than most players earn in their entire careers.
Career earnings: ~$203 million
Current net worth: $45-55M (estimated)
Real estate losses: $6M+
NBA fines: $5-10M lost permanently
The gap between what he earned and what he kept is staggering.
#NBA #BenSimmons
Career earnings: ~$203 million
Current net worth: $45-55M (estimated)
Real estate losses: $6M+
NBA fines: $5-10M lost permanently
The gap between what he earned and what he kept is staggering.
#NBA #BenSimmons
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June 2024: First couple photo
Dec 9, 2024: THAT viral MNF kiss 😍
March 2025: Flippen Park proposal (photoshoot turned surprise!)
July 5, 2025: "I do" at Verona Villa, Frisco
June 2024: First couple photo
Dec 9, 2024: THAT viral MNF kiss 😍
March 2025: Flippen Park proposal (photoshoot turned surprise!)
July 5, 2025: "I do" at Verona Villa, Frisco
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Born Oct 19, 2003 in Rowlett, Texas
Former Kilgore College dancer (perfect 4.0 GPA 📚)
2nd-year DCC & dance teacher
62K Instagram followers (@zoedale__)
Captain of Prosper High School Talonettes
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