Portland Trail Blazers guard Anfernee Simons is the biggest bright spot in a trying 2021-2022 season. Now, the fourth-year breakout player has a Western Conference Player of the Month nomination to his name.
The NBA announced today that Simons was one of seven players to receive a nomination for Player of the Month for January.
Denver Nuggets Center Nikola Jokic took home the award. The 2021 MVP averaged 26.6 points, 13.3 rebounds, and 9.0 assists, while guiding Denver to an 11-5 record during the month.
In the Eastern Conference, Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid garnered Player of the Month honors.