So this puts young fella' in a position to learn how to win and be around some winners," he concluded. In his seven years in the NBA, the only thing that Simons has won is a Dunk Contest title.

Simons finished the 2024-25 season with averages of 19.3 points, 2.7 rebounds and 4.8 assists per contest while shooting 42.6% from the field and 36.3% from the three-point range in 70 games.