Don’t look now, but Trail Blazers guard Anfernee Simons is starting to make good on his overwhelmingly high upside. Simons’ rise, that was aided by the void created by CJ McCollum’s injury absence, has featured steady improvements in several key offensive areas. With Simons set to take center stage in Sunday’s three-man dunk competition at the 2021 NBA All-Star Game, here is a look at how the former IMG Academy star has increased his output in his third season.
A Look at the Numbers
In his most-recent run of 21 games, Simons has blossomed into the Blazers’ fifth-leading scorer (10.