Can Anfernee Simons Take ANOTHER Leap? | 22-23 Breakout/MIP

Anfernee Simons was terrific down the stretch of last season before getting hurt, and it earned him a ton of attention for the MIP in the process. Now coming into 2022-23 as a first time starter, Simons has the potential to breakout once again and seriously compete for the Most Improved Player award.
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[@lifeofkai5320]

Simons is so explosive, major difference from cj, dude also try’s more on defense, I love the potential for the blazers this year on defense which is crazy to say

[@trailblazer77]

We're going to need alot of defense to make a run. Hopefully we can do that and stay healthy. But I'm already sure we're cursed and someone key goes down

[@rcnyoplait]

@@trailblazer77 negativity doesn't help. Go Blazers!

[@SIeepwalker1]

@@trailblazer77 We're gonna be good defensively 3-5 with bot hthe first and second unit. If Ant can be even an average defender we should have good defense overall

[@RuskiVodkaaaa]

not enough people talked about Simons amazing season. His scoring will probably go down with Dame back but I can totally see him filling the role CJ had and he could end up being even better.

[@shadshad2972]

His scoring goes up dum dum , dame draws more attention, makes the game easier for him

[@ezypeazyy]

CJ averaged 23 next to Dame and you think Ant‘s 17 PPG will to down???🤣🤡

[@mikeposner8563]

Dawg I've been watching your channel since your draft previews for this last draft started dropping. The quality of your videos is insane. I've watched a lot of basketball channels on here before and your is by far my favorite. Perfect analysis over perfect highlights/graphics. A lot of basketball analysis vids I'll just listen to, but yours I actually watch. Also I'm a ride or die Blazer fan so when you do vids on a Blazer I get hyped. Keep it up brotha💯

[@HoopIntellect]

Appreciate that!

[@crannymac5627]

Someone who actually does their research when speaking about Anfernee Simons, great video 👏

[@UsualCase]

I've wanted to see Ant attack the rim more ever since he came into the league. He's certainly a tremendous shooter, but he has relied so much on his j that defenders haven't really needed to respect the dribble-drive. He definitely improved on that last year, but another big step forward could make his $100M extension look like a bargain. Great video, as always!

[@yung_sirloin]

the fact the Blazers had to bench this guy at the end of the season just to make sure they tanked enough says a ton. singlehandedly won them a bunch of games leading a roster of G leaguers. dude is gonna be a menace, easily the most excited I've been about a Blazer since Dame

[@mikeposner8563]

Bro thank you for calling him "Ant". He was Ant way before Anthony Edwards came into the league.

[@autograph415]

simons did thing being double teamed, he now will have dame who will take off some of the focus both will be lethal playing on and off ball

[@Pedrososiii]

really great video, complete breakdown!!

[@CaseTwelve]

Great scouting video. Ant’s ceiling is much higher than CJ and could be an all star eventually. I have to wonder if he’s not used in a trade for a super star at the deadline or next summer though.

[@ezypeazyy]

Unless you get KD or Kawhi, there‘s no way you trade Ant

[@FacialFischl]

Great video and analysis, worth a sub!!

[@mikeposner8563]

8:10 they actually do work on a lot of this stuff together. They share the same trainer, Phil Beckner

[@mikeposner8563]

Bruh 3:56 just shows how different he is by dunking on AD off of two feet after blowing by him

[@cookn6732]

AD didn’t jump

[@mikeposner8563]

@@cookn6732 yeah that’s the point lol. The fact he didn’t even jump with someone he’s 8” taller than says a lot.

[@ryanw8987]

Great analysis. I'm hoping Ant's improved playmaking will allow Dame to play more off-ball. Ant was hitting those amazing shooting splits last season with defenses knowing he was the only legit offensive threat on the court. Imagine the looks he'll get when he has Dame as an outlet 😳

[@AJHDC]

Great call here. We've seen a few of these improved

[@mwtriest]

Great stuff!

[@goodprince5327]

I picked Simons too and he was the first to come in mind for this award 👀

[@bjyrad785]

I expect his offense to increase and have better efficiency. Hopefully with Dame running the show, Simoms can focus more on defense and not be a negative on that end.

[@cameronmcdonald1659]

Great vid

[@grimlockthethrasher1]

Phenomenal video bro. I think you hit the nail on the head on every point. Simons is saying he’s 6’5 now and he’s already got a great wingspan and athleticism. Now idk how true this is but it would definitely help him improve defensively. Also if you look at the games he played w/o cj mccollum before the all star break the blazers had a record of 7-3 and Anfernee avg something like 28 and 8 on 50/40/90 splits. The potential is definitely there and I think he’ll eventually surpass Cj this szn as the better backcourt mate

[@HoopIntellect]

Appreciate it! And I wouldn't be surprised if he is 6'5 now, he towers over Dame. Certainly has the size to make things happen a little easier defensively.

[@PsychItsMike]

If Sharpe is everything we hope he is, the young Blazer core is way more balanced than the last 2 decades. Simons, Sharpe, Little is crazy athletic and lengthy.

[@marcusbenjilake]

Good content.

[@LeagueHim]

S/o Phil Beckner! 8:21

[@therockneverstops8261]

I’m also curious what his height is now? I wouldn’t be shocked if he’s grown and listed over 6’4 with his 6’9 wingspan to boot. That size is a far better compliment than CJ at 6’2.

[@jordiguti9737]

2 discards between: Michael Porter Jr, Kuminga, Isaiah Jackson and Anferne Simmons playing an ESPN 8 league cat. and DYNASTY. Myles Turner rumors to Lakers would make Isaiah Jackson very important..

[@TeamOtakuUk]

⚡⚡⚡

[@EnvyTraxus]

behind only chef curry in 3P makes per game during that 27g stretch

[@charlie-cx2sk]

shot 6% better too

[@Bennjammin]

Pardon my ignorance, but what does second spectrum label mean?

[@tren133]

Second Spectrum does video tracking for NBA games, so a lot of the advanced stats are derived from their data. You can use it as a coaching or analysis tool for any player in the league.

[@autograph415]

dame said it himself, he groomed simons from day 1 to play more like him then cj

[@DrLoudPacks]

He needs to improve defensively he’s legit like one of the worst guard defenders in the league we know he can score but Blazers need defenders

[@anferneesimonsburner1891]

He’s lengthy, good at getting through screens, knows that he needs to improve on that end, and has great defensive mentors around him. Those are some things that CJ didn’t have/lacked. No reason why he can’t be at least slightly below average

[@autograph415]

weve brought in defenders, but simons also made it clear that is somthing he has been working on this summer, with chauncey by his side im sure he can get better, also heard gp2 might be working with him a bit

[@Birdie_Bros1]

He’s on my fantasy team I really hope he does great this season with no injuries

[@derrellevans1092]

The average 58 points 10 rebounds and 45 assist and 10 blocks average a games and Anfernee Simons

[@davisbaumberger6887]

MVP SZN Incoming

[@ecobean3440]

Anfernee Simons or Coby White... Who you got?

[@arceus54321]

simons obviously.. coby white?? c'mon bruh

[@ColdTruth86]

I gotta go with Simons but real talk here is so much talent in the NBA. the amount of skilled and physically gifted young players is amazing. They need to widen the court, expand the rosters, and add more teams because the level of Talented basketball players WORLDwide is increasing.

[@charlie-cx2sk]

LMAO

[@ItsCrawdaddy]

Is this a real question? C'mon man. Ant is MILES better than White.

[@ezypeazyy]

Simons is like 10 times better than Coby White