Newcastle-raised Ben Simmons inspires US TV comedy series

Updated September 11 2018 - 1:28pm, first published 7:24am
Philadelphia 76ers' Australian star Ben Simmons is the inspiration for a new NBC comedy series.
Philadelphia 76ers' Australian star Ben Simmons is the inspiration for a new NBC comedy series.

Newcastle-raised basketball superstar Ben Simmons is going Hollywood and he can thank his unique Aussie family for providing the inspiration.

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