Ben Simmons puts $6.7m mansion on the market after Philadelphia 76ers suspension
If the signs weren’t clear that Ben Simmons was done with Philadelphia, his latest $6.7 million decision has all but confirmed it.
If the signs weren’t clear that Ben Simmons was done with Philadelphia, his latest move has confirmed he is done with the city of Brotherly Love.
Two weeks after he put his inner city Philadelphia pad up for sale, he’s now saying farewell to his primary residence he lived in while playing with the team, located in nearby New Jersey.
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The much maligned basketball star listed the Moorestown home for $6.7 million (US$5m) on Wednesday, The Post reports.
Simmons, 25, had purchased the home in 2019, when it was built, for US$2.75 million. If he is able to score the asking price, he would be walking away with a hefty profit.
The move comes after Simmons has been blatantly clear with his intentions to leave the Philadelphia team. The former No. 1 pick has been refusing to participate in drills and held out of training camp.
A three-time All-Star, Simmons had finally reported to the team Monday after intentionally missing practices when he didn’t get the trade he was hoping for.
The Sixers refused to pay their star point guard the $8.25 million he was owed for missing media day and the start of training camp.
Now, with further proof he is ready to leave Philly for good, he listed his home, just 20 minutes away from Camden, where the 76ers practice.
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The five-bedroom, six-bathroom abode spans over 930 sqm and has been designed with modern fixtures throughout.
Interesting features include a formal dining room with a wine wall. Across from the dining room is a wet bar and a dry bar with a large walk-in pantry, according to the listing.
The primary bedroom has its own sitting area, another wet bar, fireplace and a private terrace. The ensuite bathroom includes a soaking tub and rain shower.
Other amenities include a theatre, massive fish tank, private game room, full-service bar and even a candy room.
The property has a full home security system and a gated front driveway access control system.
It comes nearly four months after Simmons shelled out $17.5 million for a huge 1,120 sqm mansion in Los Angeles’ Hidden Hills.
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This story first appeared in The Post and was republished with permission.
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