We’re still not yet a quarter of the way through the 2019-20 NBA season, but Anfernee Simons is starting to make a name for himself in the league’s hierarchy. A non-factor as a rookie, the youngster has suddenly become the top scoring option for the Portland Trail Blazers off of their bench—a bright spot for the team in the wake of a difficult start to their season thus far.
This week on Blazer’s Edge Radio, hosts Ryne Buchanan and Sam Arnold argue that the 20-year-old should be in the early discussion for the league’s annual Most Improved Player award.