Anfernee Simons has only played 141 minutes in the NBA so far, but anticipation for his second season is incredibly high among fans and the Portland Trail Blazers organization. A playoff-altering performance in last year’s Game 82, coupled with a short yet impactful Summer League outing, have brought unwavering confidence to most of Rip City.
As a result of several offseason transactions, Simons should assume the backup point guard spot in place of Seth Curry. The rest of the second unit is unknown due to the roster overhaul: Nine of Portland’s 15 players weren’t on the team at the start of last season.