Anfernee Simons

Professional basketball player

American Longwood, Florida, USA Gemini 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) listed

Quick Info

ProfessionProfessional basketball player
NationalityAmerican
Date of Birth08/06/1999
Age27 years
BirthplaceLongwood, Florida, USA
Zodiac SignGemini

Latest News about Anfernee Simons

19/10/2026

Simons was listed as questionable for the 76ers' 2026-27 regular-season opener against the New York Knicks because of left hamstring tightness. He had missed the entire preseason while recovering, but he returned to practice and was later reported as available for the game.

06/07/2026

The Philadelphia 76ers signed Anfernee Simons as a free agent on a reported two-year deal worth about $12.3 million, after he split the 2025-26 season between the Boston Celtics and Chicago Bulls. The 27-year-old guard was announced by the team's basketball operations leadership as the newest addition to the roster for the 2026-27 season.

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Bio/Wiki

Full NameAnfernee Tyrik Simons
PositionGuard (shooting guard / point guard)
Current TeamPhiladelphia 76ers (No. 5)
LeagueNBA
SummarySimons was drafted by the Portland Trail Blazers with the 24th pick in the 2018 NBA Draft. He has since played for the Portland Trail Blazers, Boston Celtics, Chicago Bulls, and Philadelphia 76ers.

Physical Stats & More

Height6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) listed
Weight200 lb (91 kg)

Educational Qualification(s)

High SchoolEdgewater High School, Orlando, Florida
Prep SchoolIMG Academy, Bradenton, Florida
CollegeDid not attend college

Career

NBA Draft2018, 1st round, 24th overall pick by the Portland Trail Blazers
Portland Trail Blazers2018-2025
Agua Caliente Clippers (G League)2019 assignment
Boston Celtics2025-2026
Chicago Bulls2026
Philadelphia 76ersSigned July 2026 on a two-year contract
Career Averages14.9 points, 3.2 assists and 2.5 rebounds per game over 444 regular-season games (through 2025-26)
Career HighlightsNBA Slam Dunk Contest champion (2021)

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Reclassified to enter college with the class of 2018, which gave him an extra year to develop
2. Went straight from high school to professional basketball
3. Was the first Trail Blazers rookie to score 30-plus points since Damian Lillard

Also born on 8 June

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