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Orlando Magic forward Jonathon Simmons (17) battles Dallas Mavericks guard Jalen Brunson (13) for space during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Monday, Dec. 10, 2018, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Brandon Wade)
MEXICO CITY — Jonathon Simmons entered Zions Bank Basketball center on June 9, 2015 with one thing on his mind. He needed exposure.
“I was just at the time trying to get in the NBA and trying to be seen in front of whoever,” Simmons recalled.
The father of four daughters, his back was against the wall as he had mouths to feed, so for the next two days he tried his best to separate himself from the pack among the 26 other invited prospects during the Utah Jazz's free agent minicamp.