Taiyuan, December 15 (Reporter Hu Jian) Shanxi International Basketball Club announced on the afternoon of the 15th that former American Professional Basketball League (NBA) player Jonathan Simmons officially joined the Shanxi Men's Basketball Team, and he will debut in the second stage of the Regular Season of the Chinese Men's Basketball Professional League (CBA).
Born in 1989, Jonathan Simmons is a Houston native of the United States and plays as a small forward. Jonathan Simmons played in the NBA for the San Antonio Spurs, the Orlando Magic, and the Philadelphia 76ers. In the 2015 Las Vegas Summer League, Jonathan Simmons won the championship with the Spurs and was elected the Most Valuable Player of the Finals.
In October 2020, Jonathan Simmons began his mid-career basketball journey and joined the Liaoning men's basketball team. In 16 regular-season games for Liaoning, Jonathan Simmons averaged 12 minutes per game, averaging 9 points, 2.4 rebounds and 1.6 assists per game.
At present, Jonathan Simmons' registration materials have been reviewed and publicized by the CBA League, and he will represent the Shanxi men's basketball team in the CBA League from the second stage of the regular season. (End)
Source: China News Network
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