Everyone in Rip City is watching Anfernee Simons closely, and his performance at Summer League gave Portland Trail Blazer fans limited time to see his potential. Joe Freeman of the Oregonian examines how Simons’ play at Summer League—ended by a sprained ankle—helped the second-year guard develop a better skillset and understanding of the game. Simons acknowledged what he learned over the course of his three-game stint.
“I think summer league was good for me,” Simons said. “Just to be able to come in and just play and run a different position.