Official Site of the Magic · Jul 18, 2017
Inspirational Journey Keeps Jonathon Simmons Humble and Hungry
ORLANDO — Jonathon Simmons is proof that anything is possible and nobody should give up on their dreams.
Not too long ago, Simmons was playing in the American Basketball League (ABL) for the Sugar Land Legends. While prolific for that team, the thought that any ABL player could ultimately land a three-year NBA contract seemed outrageous.
But with incredible determination, passion and confidence, Simmons proved he belonged in the best basketball league in the world. The NBA journey started with a rather simple tryout for the San Antonio Spurs’ G League team in Austin. A successful stop there opened the eyes of Gregg Popovich and the entire Spurs front office.