5 highest-scoring triple-doubles of Ben Simmons' career

Ben Simmons has made it clear that he wants out of the Philadelphia 76ers organization and hopes to be traded to have a team built around him. Even though the last time Simmons was on an NBA court, he did not play his best game, he is still a three-time All-Star, two-time All-Defense, and one-time All-NBA caliber player.

Ben Simmons is a 6’11” playmaking point guard who is one of the best overall defenders in the game. His lack of shooting and aggressiveness in the paint is problematic, but it is remarkable when you get the best out of Simmons. Simmons can turn into a triple-double machine and has already had some high-scoring triple-double performances.

#5 Ben Simmons 25/15/11 vs. Golden State Warriors March 2, 2019

Philadelphia 76ers Ben Simmons against Golden State Warriors

In a game against arguably one of the best NBA teams assembled, Ben Simmons went off for 25 points, 15 rebounds, and 11 assists in a loss to the Golden State Warriors. The Philadelphia 76ers lost by just three points, 120-117, on a night when Kevin Durant, Stephen Curry, and DeMarcus Cousins combined for 87 points. Joel Embiid did miss this game, but the 76ers still had Jimmy Butler and Tobias Harris.

Simmons took just 15 shots, making 10 of them, while also going 5-6 from the free-throw line. On top of that, he added three steals from the defensive end. Without Embiid, Simmons was asked to play as the center, which helped with his big rebounding performance. 15 rebounds tied Simmons' second-best rebounding night.

However, Simmons did not play a perfect game. He finished the game with nine turnovers and a +/- of -11. Out of Simmons' top five scoring games, this was the only game in which he had more than three turnovers.

#4 Ben Simmons 26/12/10 vs. Los Angeles Clippers February 11, 2020

Philadelphia 76ers Ben Simmons drives in on Los Angeles Clippers defense

The Philadelphia 76ers beat the Los Angeles Clippers 110-103, as Ben Simmons was tied for the most points on the team. Simmons only took 22 shots to get is 26 points while also going 2-3 from the free-throw line. Adding in the 12 rebounds and 10 assists helped the 76ers against a Clippers team that was one of the best teams in the NBA.

Simmons was not as dominant as he usually is on the defensive end, only having one steal. He did have to face up against Kawhi Leonard and Paul George, which will be a tough matchup for any defender. George only scored 11 points, so Simmons did his job on that end.

#3 Ben Simmons 27/15/13 vs. Cleveland Cavaliers April 6, 2018

Philadelphia 76ers Ben Simmons dunking against the Cleveland Cavalier

The game was part of Ben Simmons' Rookie of the Year campaign, as he faced off against LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers. Simmons put up 27 points, 15 rebounds, and 13 assists while also adding four steals and one block. This was another game that Embiid missed, and it was the second 15 rebound game of Simmons' career, his second-most in a game.

On top of that, Simmons shot 71% from the field and 3-5 from the free-throw line. Simmons was efficient from the field while also getting into passing lanes. This was a perfect preview for his young career, as it was just starting.

#2 Ben Simmons 29/13/11 vs. Houston Rockets January 3, 2020

Philadelphia 76ers Ben Simmons running the offesne

Ben Simmons played one of his most complete games of his career. 29 points, 13 rebounds, 11 assists, three steals, and four blocks. Simmons led the 76ers in scoring, and 65%, only needing 20 shots, but he did go 3-7 from the free-throw line. However, the 76ers lost to the Houston Rockets 118-108.

Simmons dominated the game on both ends of the court, but this game was a battle of star power. Simmons, Embiid, and Harris scored 73 points, while James Harden, Russell Westbrook, and Clint Capela combined for 94 points.

While on defense all night, Simmons had to deal with Harden and Westbrook and still posted a 106 defensive rating, which solidified him as a defensive star. The game showed Simmons' shooting flaws, but it also showed how dominant he can be when he is right. He can be the number one scoring option on a team in the right situation.

#1 Ben Simmons 34/12/12 vs. Brooklyn Nets January 20, 2020

Philadelphia 76ers Ben Simmons defending against the Brooklyn Nets

This might be Simmons' best game he has played in the NBA. He scored 34 points on 14 attempts, shooting 86% from the field, and making 12-14 three throws. Add the 12 rebounds, 12 assists, five steals and two blocks, and Simmons' game rounds out nicely.

Embiid also missed the game, and Simmons put up the only game he has scored more than 30 points. Simmons was also the only player on the 76ers to have over 20 points, as they went on to beat the Brooklyn Nets 117-111.

Simmons' offensive rating for this game was 159, while his defense was 96. It's about as dominant as you can be on both sides of the court.

When a team trades for Simmons, they will be trading for these versions of him, not the version that passed out of a layup in a playoff game.