Simmons interested in NBL team ownership

Three-time NBA All-Star Ben Simmons has revealed he is interested in potentially owning an NBL team in the future.

Speaking with Newscorp, the Australian basketball star said he’s looking to purchase a home down under and has had preliminary discussions around the possibility of owning an NBL team.

“Another thing would be to just be involved with the NBL somehow, owning a team in some aspect like that. I’d love to be involved with Australian basketball,” Simmons said. 

“That’s ultimately a dream of mine, to be able to give back to Australian basketball.”

Several Australian and NBA stars have ownership stakes in NBL teams including Dante Exum (South East Melbourne Phoenix), Andrew Bogut (Sydney Kings), Luc Longley (Kings) and more.

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