#24 Anfernee Simons

[Blazers Roy]

It does happen. When I graduated from high school I was 6'1". When I hit 25, I was 6'4".

Some examples from NBA players that i know of:

-David Robinson was 6′7″ when he got recruited by the Navy .
-Dennis Rodman Was only 5' 10" when he graduated high school (as per his IMDB page)
-Scottie Pippen grew from 6'1 to 6'8 after high school.
-Paul George was 6'7 when he got drafted and grew to be 6'10. (bullshit?)
-Giannis grew from 6'8.5 to 6'11 after he was drafted.

I guess there are many more examples from players who were less famous.

 

[Natebishop3]

It does happen. When I graduated from high school I was 6'1". When I hit 25, I was 6'4".

 

[BonesJones]

Some examples from NBA players that i know of:

-David Robinson was 6′7″ when he got recruited by the Navy .
-Dennis Rodman Was only 5' 10" when he graduated high school (as per his IMDB page)
-Scottie Pippen grew from 6'1 to 6'8 after high school.
-Paul George was 6'7 when he got drafted and grew to be 6'10. (bullshit?)
-Giannis grew from 6'8.5 to 6'11 after he was drafted.

I guess there are many more examples from players who were less famous.

Embiid.

 

[Wizard Mentor]

Really like Simons, but right now he has ZERO assists in 3 games. We're starting to enter Yinka Dare territory (for you old folks).

 

[theprunetang]

Really like Simons, but right now he has ZERO assists in 3 games. We're starting to enter Yinka Dare territory (for you old folks).

Not worried.

 

[PCmor7]

Regarding Simons' lack of assists, I wouldn't be concerned. He's not playing much point, he's not being called upon to create for teammates a lot at this point and he's not forcing up a ton of horrible shots while missing open teammates. Considering his lack of seasoning, this is a very minor thing to be worried about.

Regarding Simons possibly growing a bit, I think he might, and it isn't because he's 19. It's because he looks like he is 14. He doesn't appear close to physical maturity yet.

 

[Wizard Mentor]

Not worried.

...because you don't expect him to play. I do like what he's shown so far, though.

 

[theprunetang]

...because you don't expect him to play. I do like what he's shown so far, though.

I was going to write pretty much what @PCmor7 just wrote but ran out of mental energy.

 

[Pinwheel1]

Really like Simons, but right now he has ZERO assists in 3 games. We're starting to enter Yinka Dare territory (for you old folks).

He played with Baldwin today who is controlling the games. Everyone else just needs to get open and score.

 

[Natebishop3]

He played with Baldwin today who is controlling the games. Everyone else just needs to get open and score.

People always used to bitch about ZBO not passing as well. I'm good with a 19 year old rookie in his first summer league just focusing on scoring.

 

[SheedSoNasty]

It does happen. When I graduated from high school I was 6'1". When I hit 25, I was 6'4".

What people don’t know about you is that you graduated high school when you were 14.

 

[julius]

What people don’t know about you is that you graduated high school when you were 14.

I'll take that.

 

[Blazers Roy]

vs SAS highlights


And also, TRENT!

 

[dviss1]

 

[Driew]

Don't know if this has been posted--but Simon's has this video posted of him being picked by Portland.

 

[Reep]

Don't know if this has been posted--but Simon's has this video posted of him being picked by Portland.

Thanks. I saw one from another angle that mostly captured the other people in the room. His reaction is very understated--like his demeanor in games. Like Dame.

 

[Driew]

Thanks. I saw one from another angle that mostly captured the other people in the room. His reaction is very understated--like his demeanor in games. Like Dame.

Oh okay I'd only seen the video of Simons walking through the room with his mom and crying. But not when they actually announced the pick.

 

[Wizard Mentor]

SL vs. Hawks II

 

[Fez Hammersticks]

Simons is going to be a monster when he bulks up.

His extremely quick release is Curry-like.

 

[theprunetang]

Simons is going to be a monster when he bulks up.

His extremely quick release is Curry-like.

If he grows another inch or two, he could have superstar potential.

 

[theprunetang]

Am I the only one who kind of feels like we stole a Donavan Mitchell type of player in the draft?

 

[BBert]

Simons is going to be a monster when he bulks up.

His extremely quick release is Curry-like.

Watching him tonight it occurred to me that he is deceptively long. Long arms and good hops.

 

[BBert]

Am I the only one who kind of feels like we stole a Donavan Mitchell type of player in the draft?

I expect that Simons won't produce like Mitchell in his rookie year, but it sure looks like he might get there down there road.

 

[theprunetang]

I expect that Simons won't produce like Mitchell in his rookie year, but it sure looks like he might get the down there road.

Oh definitely. He's not going to start and average 20 a game or whatever. But, he has the skillset, and physical ability to get there someday. Since Golden State is running a train on the rest of the NBA for the next few years, it feels good to stock up on good young talent.

 

[SwissBlazer]

BUT HE NEVER PLAYED COLLEGE !!!!

 

[handiman]

BUT HE NEVER PLAYED COLLEGE !!!!

If he develops to the point of being noteworthy, he's destined to become the successor to Shawn Kemp's "straight from HS" confusion.

 

[HailBlazers]

BUT HE NEVER PLAYED COLLEGE !!!!

FIRE NO!!!

 

[santeesioux]

If he grows another inch or two, he could have superstar potential.

Yeah, imagine if he has a big enough growth spurt in him to hit SF range.

 

[Reep]

Simons is going to be a monster when he bulks up.

His extremely quick release is Curry-like.

Wouldn't it be ironic if, while everyone talked up Young as the next Curry, Simons ends up being the closest equivalent?

 

[Reep]

Certainly Simons has raised IMG's stock for the next few years. Probably won't be long term if NBA kills the one and done limit.