"More Accolades than Luka", "Won a Title Before Joel Embiid" - Fans Go Wild As Ben Simmons Wins Major Fishing Title After Mysterious NBA Hiatus
The Sails scored 2,925 points with blue marlin catches, nearly 1,500 more than the runner-up New Jersey team, officials said.
- On Sunday, May 17, 2026, the South Florida Sails won the Sport Fishing Championship Walker's Cay Open in the Bahamas, marking the first major tournament victory since Ben Simmons, NBA All-Star, became the team's controlling owner in December.
- Simmons transitioned to professional angling after nagging back injuries severely limited his NBA career, restricting him to just 159 games since the 2022-23 season despite remaining a free agent.
- The Sails secured victory with 2,925 points from their blue marlin catches, finishing nearly 1,500 points ahead of second-place New Jersey Sea Birds, who mustered just 1,450 points.
- "Inspiring generations of future anglers starts with building a platform they aspire to compete in," Simmons said in December, emphasizing his responsibility to advance the sport.
- The Sport Fishing Championship circuit continues with the SFC Carrier Cup in Charleston, scheduled for May 29 to May 31, as the competitive season progresses.
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Ex-NBA star Ben Simmons earns elusive championship months after taking ownership stake in sport-fishing club
Ben Simmons finally captured a championship — just not in the sport that defined most of his professional career. This past Sunday, the former NBA player won the Sport Fishing Championship (SFC) Blue Marlin Open in the Bahamas.Simmons competed as an angler for the South Florida Sails, a club he co-owns.Simmons said his investment in sport fishing was driven by a longtime passion for the sport. "I have always believed that investing in what you l…
Former Sixers forward Ben Simmons' sport fishing club wins title in Bahamas
Former Sixers forward Ben Simmons' professional fishing club, the South Florida Sails, won its first major tournament over the weekend. Simmons, who left the NBA in 2025, became a majority owner and angler for the club last year.
"More accolades than Luka", "Won a title before Joel Embiid" - Fans Go Wild As Ben Simmons Wins Major Fishing Title After Mysterious NBA Hiatus
Former NBA star Ben Simmons has been out of the league since the 2024-25 season. No team has reached out to sign him, and Simmons has stayed clear of basketball since then.
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