We all know about Jonathon Simmons’ inspiring story, from barely being able to pay a $150 tryout fee for the D-League to important member of the Spurs “Juice Unit”. Today, he’ll take the next step on his improbable path as he competes in the NBA Rising Stars Challenge to kick off All-Star Weekend and judges the D-League Dunk Contest.
Dedmon’s impact keeps growing
Another Spur who took an atypical path to the NBA is Dewayne Dedmon, who has also far exceeded anyone’s expectations. Dylan Carter of AirAlamo goes over all the ways Dedmon has impacted this Spurs team, and it goes beyond alley-oops and sheer athleticism.