Jonathon Calvin Simmons was born on September 14,1989 and is an American professional basketball player for Shanxi Loongs of the Chinese Basketball Association.
18 Facts About Jonathon Simmons
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On November 15,2010, Jonathon Simmons signed a National Letter of Intent to play college basketball for the University of Houston.
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In January 2013, he was selected in the first round of the inaugural American Basketball League draft by the Sugar Land Legends, and despite an interrupted season in the ABL because of the new league's financial concerns, Jonathon Simmons still averaged 36.5 points throughout 16 games.
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In September 2013, Jonathon Simmons tried out for the Austin Toros of the NBA Development League and made the team's training camp roster.
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Jonathon Simmons pushed on and during his second season vaulted his way back onto the NBA radar.
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Jonathon Simmons helped carry Austin to the Western Conference Finals, and in 50 games on the season, he averaged 15.2 points, 4.3 rebounds, 3.7 assists and 1.0 steals per game, and was named to the NBA D-League All-Defensive third team.
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On June 29,2015, Jonathon Simmons was named in the Brooklyn Nets' Summer League roster to compete in Orlando and Las Vegas.
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In July 2016, Jonathon Simmons re-joined the Spurs for the 2016 NBA Summer League.
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On June 21,2017, the Spurs tendered a $1.6 million qualifying offer to make Jonathon Simmons a restricted free agent.
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On July 15,2017, Jonathon Simmons signed a three-year, $20 million contract with the Orlando Magic.
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On February 7,2019, Jonathon Simmons was traded, along with a 2020 protected first-round pick and a 2019 second-round pick, to the Philadelphia 76ers in exchange for Markelle Fultz.
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On June 21,2019, Jonathon Simmons was traded, along with the draft rights to Admiral Schofield, to the Washington Wizards in exchange for cash considerations.
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On March 5,2020, Jonathon Simmons posted his third straight game with at least 18 points in addition to six rebounds in a loss against the Salt Lake City Stars.
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In late October 2020, Jonathon Simmons arrived in China to join Liaoning Flying Leopards.
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On December 15,2021, Jonathon Simmons joined Shanxi Loongs of the Chinese Basketball Association.
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In December 2022, Jonathon Simmons signed with the NLEX Road Warriors of the Philippine Basketball Association as the team's import for the 2023 PBA Governors' Cup.
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Jonathon Simmons only played four games as he returned to China for a more lucrative contract.
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Jonathon Simmons is the son of LaTonya Jonathon Simmons, and has a younger brother and two sisters.