| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | April 13, 1963 |
| Nationality | American |
| Listed height | 205 cm (6 ft 9 in) |
| Listed weight | 112 kg (247 lb) |
| Career information | |
| High school | South Bronx (Bronx, New York) |
| College |
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| NBA draft | 1987: undrafted |
| Playing career | 1989–2001 |
| Position | Power forward / center |
| Number | 25 |
| Coaching career | 2003–2005 |
| Career history | |
| As player: | |
| 1989–1996 | Melbourne Tigers |
| 1994 | Westchester Stallions |
| 1997 | Newcastle Falcons |
| 1998 | Sydney Kings |
| 1998–1999 | Newcastle Falcons |
| 1999–2001 | Canberra Cannons |
| As coach: | |
| 2003 | Hunter Pirates (assistant) |
| 2003–2004 | Hunter Pirates (interim) |
| 2004–2005 | Hunter Pirates (assistant) |
| Career highlights and awards | |
David Simmons (born April 13, 1963) is an American former professional basketball player who played 13 seasons in the Australian National Basketball League (NBL). He was named an NBL All-Star and won an NBL championship with the Melbourne Tigers, who retired his No. 25. He also had a two-year coaching stint with the Hunter Pirates. Simmons is the father of National Basketball Association (NBA) player Ben Simmons.