"The complicating factor in Simons' situation is that he's very good. Simons is a high-impact player on the offensive end, and when his shot is dialed in, he is the kind of shooter who hits just enough of the rim to barely disturb the net as the ball falls through. Simons was locked in on Sunday - 6-for-9 from behind the arc with a team-high 21 points in 25 minutes."
"But Simons isn't just a 3-point shooter. He's also a smart distributor who can be a primary ball-handler, and he can score from the other two levels as well - pulling up from mid-range and getting all the way to the rim when necessary. Simons is an impressive athlete - in 2021, he won the dunk contest by leaping high enough to mime kissing the rim before throwing down a one-handed slam."
Anfernee Simons scored 21 points in 25 minutes, making 6 of 9 three-pointers in a 138-107 preseason win over a short-handed Cleveland team. He can serve as a primary ball-handler, a smart distributor, and an efficient scorer from beyond the arc, mid-range, and at the rim. His athleticism includes a 2021 dunk contest victory. Simons was a prominent offseason trade target until offers fell short and he joined Boston. Defense has not been a consistent strength, but he defended acceptably against Cleveland’s reserve unit. His offensive prowess creates a roster conundrum given Boston’s guard depth.
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