Anfernee Simons

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Jump to navigation Jump to search

Anfernee Simons
File:AnferneeSimons (cropped).jpg
Simons with the Portland Trail Blazers in 2019
No. 4 – Boston Celtics
PositionShooting guard / point guard
LeagueNBA
Personal information
Born (1999-06-08) June 8, 1999 (age 27)
Longwood, Florida, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Listed weight200 lb (91 kg)
Career information
High school
NBA draft2018: 1st round, 24th overall pick
Drafted byPortland Trail Blazers
Playing career2018–present
Career history
2018–2025Portland Trail Blazers
2019→Agua Caliente Clippers
2025–presentBoston Celtics
Career highlights
Stats at NBA.comLua error in Module:EditAtWikidata at line 29: attempt to index field 'wikibase' (a nil value).
Stats at Basketball ReferenceLua error in Module:EditAtWikidata at line 29: attempt to index field 'wikibase' (a nil value).
Stats at Basketball ReferenceLua error in Module:EditAtWikidata at line 29: attempt to index field 'wikibase' (a nil value).
Women's Basketball Hall of Fame

Anfernee Tyrik Simons (/ˈænfərni/ AN-fər-nee;[1] born June 8, 1999) is an American professional basketball player for the Boston Celtics of the National Basketball Association (NBA). After high school, he played basketball during a postgraduate year at the IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida, before being selected by the Portland Trail Blazers in the first round of the 2018 NBA draft with the 24th overall pick. After 7 seasons with Portland, Simons was traded to the Celtics in 2025.

Early life

[edit | edit source]

Simons first attended Edgewater High School in Orlando, Florida, where during his sophomore year he averaged 17.8 points, 4.6 assists, 2.4 rebounds, and 1 steal per game in 30 games.[2] After growing up young for his grade level and playing with older students, he reclassified to enter college with the class of 2018, providing him an extra year to develop.[3][4] During his junior year he transferred to Montverde Academy in Montverde, but after being a bench player, returned to Edgewater.[4] He graduated high school in 2017,[5][6] averaging 23.8 points, 7.2 rebounds, 4.2 assists, 1.8 steals, and 0.5 blocks per game in 20 games played in his last year at Edgewater.[2] He then attended the IMG Academy in Bradenton for a postgraduate year, although he had previously expressed interest in spending that year at the West Oaks Academy in Orlando instead.[7] He averaged 22.4 points, 6.7 rebounds and 3.1 assists on IMG's postgraduate team.[8][9] During the summer of 2017, he also played for the United States men's national under-19 basketball team.[10]

Simons was rated as a five-star recruit and was ranked as the seventh-best player in the 2018 class by 247Sports.com.[11] Originally, he planned to enter the University of Louisville,[12] but as a result of the school's basketball sex scandal of 2015 and involvement in the 2017–18 NCAA Division I men's basketball corruption scandal, he decommitted from Louisville, saying that he was most interested in the University of South Carolina, North Carolina State University, the University of Tennessee, and the University of Florida.[13] In January 2018, he then said that he was "most likely" going to bypass college and enter the 2018 NBA draft, albeit without hiring an agent.[14] In March 2018 he confirmed his decision,[15] and later removed his name from the 2018 Nike Hoop Summit and Jordan Brand Classic.[16] On March 20, 2018, ESPN ranked him as the 19th-best prospect in the draft.[17] Simons was later named one of the 69 players invited to the 2018 NBA Draft Combine that year.[citation needed]

College recruiting information (2018)
Name Hometown School Height Weight Commit date
Anfernee Simons
SG 		Altamonte, FL IMG Academy (FL) 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 181 lb (82 kg) Nov 12, 2016 
Recruit ratings: Rivals: 5/5 stars   247Sports: 5/5 stars   ESPN: 5/5 stars   (94)
Overall recruit ranking:    Rivals: 10    247Sports: 10    ESPN: 9
  • Note: In many cases, Scout, Rivals, 247Sports, On3, and ESPN may conflict in their listings of height and weight.
  • In these cases, the average was taken. ESPN grades are on a 100-point scale.

Sources:

  • Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Configuration at line 2172: attempt to index field '?' (a nil value).
  • Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Configuration at line 2172: attempt to index field '?' (a nil value).
  • Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Configuration at line 2172: attempt to index field '?' (a nil value).

Professional career

[edit | edit source]

Portland Trail Blazers (2018–2025)

[edit | edit source]

Simons was selected 24th overall by the Portland Trail Blazers in the 2018 NBA draft.[18] He would be the third high school player since 2015 to be drafted in the NBA, behind Thon Maker and Satnam Singh Bhamara. On July 2, 2018, the Trail Blazers announced that they had signed Simons.[19]

On January 21, 2019, the Blazers assigned Simons to the Agua Caliente Clippers for an NBA G League assignment.[20]

On April 10, 2019, Simons had his first career start against the Sacramento Kings while the Trail Blazers rested Damian Lillard and CJ McCollum for the final game of the regular season. Simons put up career highs across the board with 37 points, 6 rebounds, and 9 assists, becoming the first Trail Blazers rookie to score 30-plus points since Lillard.

In the championship round of the Slam Dunk Contest during halftime of the 2021 NBA All-Star Game, Simons attempted to kiss the rim, but failed and still completed the dunk. Despite his failed attempt, he was named the 2021 Slam Dunk Champion on a 3–2 decision.[21]

On January 3, 2022, Simons scored a then career-high 43 points behind nine three-pointers, along with seven assists, in a 136–131 win over the Atlanta Hawks. In a postgame interview, he dedicated the game to his grandfather who died of cancer the previous night.[22] On March 28, he was ruled out for the remainder of the season with patellar tendinopathy in his left knee.[23]

On July 6, 2022, Simons re-signed with the Trail Blazers on a four-year, $100 million contract.[24][25] On October 21, Simons hit a game-winning floater in a 113–111 overtime win over the Phoenix Suns.[26] On December 3, Simons scored a career-high 45 points in a 116–111 win over the Utah Jazz.[27] On February 3, 2023, Simons scored 33 points in a 124–116 comeback win over the Washington Wizards.[28]

On October 25, 2023, Simons suffered a torn UCL in his right thumb against the Los Angeles Clippers, ruling him out for four to six weeks.[29]

On December 19, 2024, Simons had a double-double and hit the game-winning buzzer-beater against the Denver Nuggets.[30]

Boston Celtics (2025–present)

[edit | edit source]

On July 7, 2025, Simons was traded to the Boston Celtics in exchange for Jrue Holiday.[31]

Career statistics

[edit | edit source]
Legend
  GP Games played   GS  Games started  MPG  Minutes per game
 FG%  Field goal percentage  3P%  3-point field goal percentage  FT%  Free throw percentage
 RPG  Rebounds per game  APG  Assists per game  SPG  Steals per game
 BPG  Blocks per game  PPG  Points per game  Bold  Career high

NBA

[edit | edit source]

Regular season

[edit | edit source]
Year Team GP GS MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG
2018–19 Portland 20 1 7.0 .444 .345 .563 .7 .7 .1 .0 3.8
2019–20 Portland 70 4 20.7 .399 .332 .826 2.2 1.4 .4 .1 8.3
2020–21 Portland 64 0 17.3 .419 .426 .807 2.2 1.4 .3 .1 7.8
2021–22 Portland 57 30 29.5 .443 .405 .888 2.6 3.9 .5 .1 17.3
2022–23 Portland 62 62 35.0 .447 .377 .894 2.6 4.1 .7 .2 21.1
2023–24 Portland 46 46 34.4 .430 .385 .916 3.6 5.5 .5 .1 22.6
2024–25 Portland 70 70 32.7 .426 .363 .902 2.7 4.8 .9 .1 19.3
Career 389 213 26.8 .431 .381 .880 2.5 3.3 .5 .1 15.0

Playoffs

[edit | edit source]
Year Team GP GS MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG
2019 Portland 5 0 2.4 .000 .000 .800 .0 .0 .2 .0 .8
2020 Portland 4 0 20.5 .305 .429 .833 2.8 2.5 1.5 .0 6.8
2021 Portland 6 0 17.8 .560 .611 .000 2.7 .8 .3 .2 6.5
Career 15 0 13.4 .379 .500 .818 1.8 1.0 .6 .1 4.7

Personal life

[edit | edit source]

Simons was given the name Anfernee due to his parents, Charles and Tameka, being fans of the Orlando Magic and naming him after former player Penny Hardaway.[32][33] Hardaway coached Simons during a Team USA Basketball training camp.[17]

References

[edit | edit source]
  1. ^ Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Configuration at line 2172: attempt to index field '?' (a nil value).
  2. ^ a b Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Configuration at line 2172: attempt to index field '?' (a nil value).
  3. ^ Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Configuration at line 2172: attempt to index field '?' (a nil value).
  4. ^ a b Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Configuration at line 2172: attempt to index field '?' (a nil value).
  5. ^ Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Configuration at line 2172: attempt to index field '?' (a nil value).
  6. ^ Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Configuration at line 2172: attempt to index field '?' (a nil value).
  7. ^ Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Configuration at line 2172: attempt to index field '?' (a nil value).
  8. ^ Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Configuration at line 2172: attempt to index field '?' (a nil value).
  9. ^ Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Configuration at line 2172: attempt to index field '?' (a nil value).
  10. ^ Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Configuration at line 2172: attempt to index field '?' (a nil value).
  11. ^ Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Configuration at line 2172: attempt to index field '?' (a nil value).[permanent dead link]
  12. ^ Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Configuration at line 2172: attempt to index field '?' (a nil value).
  13. ^ Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Configuration at line 2172: attempt to index field '?' (a nil value).
  14. ^ Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Configuration at line 2172: attempt to index field '?' (a nil value).
  15. ^ Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Configuration at line 2172: attempt to index field '?' (a nil value).
  16. ^ Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Configuration at line 2172: attempt to index field '?' (a nil value).
  17. ^ a b Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Configuration at line 2172: attempt to index field '?' (a nil value).
  18. ^ Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Configuration at line 2172: attempt to index field '?' (a nil value).
  19. ^ Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Configuration at line 2172: attempt to index field '?' (a nil value).
  20. ^ Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Configuration at line 2172: attempt to index field '?' (a nil value).
  21. ^ Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Configuration at line 2172: attempt to index field '?' (a nil value).
  22. ^ Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Configuration at line 2172: attempt to index field '?' (a nil value).
  23. ^ Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Configuration at line 2172: attempt to index field '?' (a nil value).
  24. ^ Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Configuration at line 2172: attempt to index field '?' (a nil value).
  25. ^ Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Configuration at line 2172: attempt to index field '?' (a nil value).
  26. ^ Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Configuration at line 2172: attempt to index field '?' (a nil value).
  27. ^ Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Configuration at line 2172: attempt to index field '?' (a nil value).
  28. ^ Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Configuration at line 2172: attempt to index field '?' (a nil value).
  29. ^ Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Configuration at line 2172: attempt to index field '?' (a nil value).
  30. ^ Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Configuration at line 2172: attempt to index field '?' (a nil value).
  31. ^ Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Configuration at line 2172: attempt to index field '?' (a nil value).
  32. ^ Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Configuration at line 2172: attempt to index field '?' (a nil value).
  33. ^ Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Configuration at line 2172: attempt to index field '?' (a nil value).
[edit | edit source]
  • Career statistics from NBA.com · Basketball Reference
  • Career statistics from WNBA.comLua error in Module:EditAtWikidata at line 29: attempt to index field 'wikibase' (a nil value). · Basketball ReferenceLua error in Module:EditAtWikidata at line 29: attempt to index field 'wikibase' (a nil value).
  • Error creating thumbnail: File missing Media related to Lua error in Module:Commons_link at line 62: attempt to index field 'wikibase' (a nil value). at Wikimedia Commons
Retrieved from "http://70.231.62.181/index.php?title=Anfernee_Simons&oldid=15460231"