Anfernee Simons

BIOGRAPHY

Anfernee Tyrik Simons “Ant”(born June 8, 1999) is an American professional basketball player for the Portland Trail Blazers of the National Basketball Association. Anfernee played basketball for the IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida. He is the first American to enter and be selected in an NBA draft directly after graduation from high school since the league first implemented age restriction rules in 2005.

Professional career

Portland Trail Blazers (2018–present)

Simons was selected 24th overall by the Portland Trail Blazers in the 2018 NBA draft. Still just 21 years old, Anfernee has a very promising NBA career in front of him. 

Personal life

Simons was given the name Anfernee due to his parents, Charles and Tameka, being fans of the Orlando Magic and naming him after former player Anfernee Hardaway. Hardaway coached Simons during a Team USA Basketball training camp.