Anfernee SimonsPhiladelphia 76ers · #5
Anfernee Simons is a high-scoring combo guard who joined the Philadelphia 76ers after building his career with the Portland Trail Blazers. Drafted 24th in 2018 directly out of IMG Academy — bypassing college — he developed into a prolific three-point shooter and lead scorer, peaking around 21-22 points a game, and won the 2021 Slam Dunk Contest. Named after Anfernee 'Penny' Hardaway, he brings shot-making and floor spacing off the perimeter.
Anfernee Simons — the report card
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Where Anfernee Simons stands
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Anfernee Simons — every number, three levels deep
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How the model sees Anfernee Simons
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Anfernee Simons career stats, season by season
| Season | GP | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FG% | 3P% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-19 | 20 | 7.1 | 3.8 | 0.7 | 0.7 | .444 | .345 |
| 2019-20 | 70 | 20.7 | 8.3 | 2.2 | 1.4 | .399 | .332 |
| 2020-21 | 64 | 17.3 | 7.8 | 2.2 | 1.4 | .419 | .426 |
| 2021-22 | 57 | 29.5 | 17.3 | 2.6 | 3.9 | .443 | .405 |
| 2022-23 | 62 | 35.0 | 21.1 | 2.6 | 4.1 | .447 | .377 |
| 2023-24 | 46 | 34.4 | 22.6 | 3.6 | 5.5 | .430 | .385 |
| 2024-25 | 70 | 32.7 | 19.3 | 2.7 | 4.8 | .426 | .363 |
| 2025-26 BOS | 49 | 24.5 | 14.2 | 2.4 | 2.4 | .440 | .395 |
| Career | 438 | 26.5 | 14.9 | 2.5 | 3.2 |
The Lab
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Are the Philadelphia 76ers built to win?
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The Ballad of Anfernee Simons
Birth to now — the making of a legend, narrated and scored.
The beginning
A high-scoring combo guard and elite shooter — a prep-to-pro sharpshooter, now with the 76ers.
Turning pro
Drafted 24th overall, 2018 as a Guard.
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A prep-to-pro sharpshooter who became a 20-point scorer — perimeter punch for the 76ers.
Chapter
Named after Penny Hardaway, Simons jumped from IMG Academy straight to the NBA, drafted 24th by Portland in 2018.
Chapter
He won the 2021 Slam Dunk Contest and broke out as a starter the next season.
Off the court
- Height
- 6' 3"
- Weight
- 200 lbs
- Experience
- 8th Season
- NBA debut
- 2018
- Draft
- 24th overall, 2018
- Born
- Longwood, Florida
- Age
- 27
- Jersey
- #5
Simons carries a distinctive origin — named after Penny Hardaway by parents who admired the Magic guard, he later crossed paths with Hardaway at a USA Basketball camp. His path was unusual too: he decommitted from Louisville amid a program scandal and jumped straight from IMG Academy to the NBA, a prep-to-pro leap few players attempt.
His identity is scoring and shooting — a three-level scorer built around a quick-release three-point stroke (near 38% for his career), pull-up shooting, and pick-and-roll playmaking. His swing factors are defense and durability, but as a high-volume shot-maker and floor-spacer he gives Philadelphia perimeter scoring punch off the ball or as a secondary creator.
A prolific scoring guard and shooter — quick-release threes, pull-up scoring, and shot creation.
Anfernee Simons — frequently asked
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