Anfernee Simons is an American basketball player who plays as the starting point guard for the Portland Trail Blazers. Born on June 8, 1999, Simons played prep basketball at IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida, where he emerged as a five-star athlete in the nation.
In the 2018 NBA Draft, Simons was picked 24th overall by the Trail Blazers, making him only the third high school player to be drafted in the NBA since 2015, following Australian Thon Maker and Indian Satnam Singh Bhamara.
Early in his career, Simons showcased excellent athleticism and served as a backup point guard to Damian Lillard. He developed his craft under the guidance of the former Blazers superstar.
Simons' ultra-athletic prowess came to the forefront when he won the 2021 Slam Dunk competition. However, he soon showcased that he isn’t just an athletic dunker, but a player with many offensive skills. It was during the 2021/22 season that Simons displayed massive improvement by elevating his scoring average from 7.8 points per game to an impressive 17.3 ppg.
As the Blazers entered the rebuilding phase, Simons became their focal point. He will be a key leader in the upcoming youth revolution at Portland.
Anfernee Simons Contract Breakdown
Year | Base Salary | SigningBonus | Cap Hit | Dead Cap | Yearly Cash |
2023-24 | $24,107,143 | $24,107,143 | $24,107,143 | ||
2024-25 | $25,892,857 | $25,892,857 | $25,892,857 | ||
2025-26 | $27,678,571 | $27,678,571 | $27,678,571 |
How much is Anfernee Simons getting paid?
Anfernee Simons is set to earn $24,107,143 for the 2023/24 season.
According to Sportrac, he agreed to a one-year contract with the Philadelphia 76ers, worth $24,107,143 guaranteed with an average annual salary of $25,000,000.
How much does Anfernee Simons make in a minute?
Anfernee Simons’ salary for the 2023/24 season is $24,107,143. One year is known to have 525,600 minutes. If his total salary is divided by the number of minutes available in a year, then he makes around $45.86 in a minute.
Anfernee Simons Career Earnings
After the end of the 2023/24 season, Anfernee Simons would have earned over $56.4 million from his NBA contracts.
What are the terms of Anfernee Simons’ contract?
Simons’ current contract does not have any terms associated with it. It is a straight forward four year deal and he will be a free agent once the deal is over at the end of the 2025/26 NBA season.
How much of the Anfernee Simons Contract is guaranteed?
Anfernee Simons’ entire $100,000,000 is guaranteed.
Anfernee Simons Contract History
These are all the contracts that Anfernee Simons has signed in his career till now.
July 2, 2018
Anfernee Simons signed a four-year $10.18 million rookie contract with the Portland Trail Blazers
July 6, 2022
Anfernee Simons agreed to sign a four-year $100 million contract extension with Portland Trail Blazers.
FAQs
A. Anfernee Simons will earn $24,107,143 during the 2023/24 NBA season.
A. Charles and Tameka Simons are the parents of Anfernee Simons.
A. Anfernee Simons plays as the point guard. At times, he has also played at shooting guard.
A. Anfernee Simons has only played for the Portland Trail Blazers so far in his NBA career.
A. Anfernee Simons was born on June 8, 1999, and is 24 years old.