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Portland Trail Blazers: Breaking down Anfernee Simons third-season jump

Feb 4, 2020; Denver, Colorado, USA; Portland Trail Blazers guard Anfernee Simons (1) before the game against the Denver Nuggets at Pepsi Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports

Portland Trail Blazers guard Anfernee Simons has had a big jump in his third NBA season.

The exciting Simons has played three fewer minutes per game than in the 2020 season, but he has significantly improved his efficiency as well as his defense.

Portland Trail Blazers: Breaking down Anfernee Simon third-season jump

Offense

In year two, Simons really struggled. He was unable to knock down his three-point shots at an acceptable rate, and still took many mid-range shots and shots at the rim that weren’t effective.