Back to Portland with a smile for Anfernee Simmons
« It was a little strange. Be a visitor and go to the opponent’s locker room, exit the other tunnel. » Like many others before him, Anfernee Simmons experienced the effects of returning to his old room for the first time after being transferred to another team. It was occasional Celtics trip to Portland.
« But it was nice to see those with whom you have built strong bonds within the organization. It was nice to live in the moment and feel the love… knowing you had some impact here », reserve the one drafted by the Oregon franchise 2018 (24th pick) and played his first seven major league seasons there.
It’s been five months since the Blazers traded him to Boston in the trade that brought veteran Jrue Holiday to Portland. Anfernie Simmons has said in previous interviews that he was “ affected » with this transfer, he still admits today that it surprised him. Because the point guard, like Damian Lillard before him, could envision spending his entire career in Portland.
« But, obviously, it’s a business at the end of the day. And at any moment, you can be here and somewhere else. So you just have to enjoy every moment you have. And I think I did that last year. I enjoyed all the moments spent with the whole team, the organization and I won’t regret it, that’s for sure “, he continues.
Well received tribute video
So there are no bad vibes between the two parties. Before the meeting, the veteran homer went to greet his former teammates and friends, exchanging hugs with Donovan Klingon, Damian Lillard and even assistant GM Mike Schmitz. He then signed several Blazers jerseys, with his former No. 1, for the family.
During the game, he was honored with his famous tribute video, which also received smiles and applause from his former audience. A good way to say goodbye to a man who enjoyed great scoring years and became one of the franchise’s most prolific 3-point shooters.
All feelings
Anfernee Simmons reacts to her tribute video in her first game in Portland. https://t.co/UATKSNlJtI pic.twitter.com/83Kc91iz5v
— Portland Trail Blazers (@trailblazers) December 28, 2025
In his team’s loss, he didn’t shine much with 13 points on 4/11 shooting in 19 minutes. But he brought an offensive boost to his new team, having since arrived in Massachusetts as the No. 6 man.
A change of franchise and role that doesn’t stop him from looking back and observing the performance of his former team. Anfernee Simmons is also making sure to follow the Blazers on League Pass when her matchup with the Celtics ends in Boston on the East Coast.
« They play hard every night. Obviously, we didn’t make the playoffs last year, but for the most part we improved. We ended the year well. And that’s all I wanted, to get ahead. I’m proud of the steps we’ve taken and we’re seeing it this year, they continued. They have the right pieces there – Jrue and Dame – to help them continue to improve », Anferni Simmons analyzes.
Enough to virtually qualify for the “play-ins” today, while the Celtics, despite the absence of Jayson Tatum and the resulting summer orientations, occupy the 3rd place in the East.
| Anfernee Simmons | Percentage | Rebounds | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saison | The team | MJ | Min | Shots | 3pts | LF | Off | Def | That | Pd | Ft | Int | Bp | Ct | Pts |
| 2018-19 | BI | 20 | 7:03 | 44.4 | 34.5 | 56.3 | 0.2 | 0.5 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.5 | 0.1 | 0.6 | 0.0 | 3.8 |
| 2019-20 | BI | 70 | 20:42 | 39.9 | 33.2 | 82.6 | 0.4 | 1.8 | 2.2 | 1.4 | 1.9 | 0.4 | 0.9 | 0.1 | 8.3 |
| 2020-21 | BI | 64 | 17:15 | 41.9 | 42.6 | 80.7 | 0.2 | 2.0 | 2.2 | 1.4 | 1.5 | 0.3 | 0.7 | 0.1 | 7.8 |
| 2021-22 | BI | 57 | 29:29 | 44.3 | 40.5 | 88.8 | 0.5 | 2.2 | 2.6 | 3.9 | 1.9 | 0.5 | 2.0 | 0.1 | 17.3 |
| 2022-23 | BI | 62 | 35:01 | 44.7 | 37.7 | 89.4 | 0.3 | 2.3 | 2.6 | 4.1 | 2.3 | 0.7 | 2.1 | 0.2 | 21.1 |
| 2023-24 | BI | 46 | 34:23 | 43.0 | 38.5 | 91.6 | 0.5 | 3.2 | 3.6 | 5.5 | 2.1 | 0.5 | 2.7 | 0.1 | 22.6 |
| 2024-25 | BI | 70 | 10:45 p.m | 42.6 | 36.3 | 90.2 | 0.4 | 2.3 | 2.7 | 4.8 | 1.7 | 0.9 | 2.0 | 0.1 | 19.3 |
| 2025-26 | BOS | 30 | 23:42 | 42.8 | 36.8 | 88.0 | 0.3 | 1.8 | 2.1 | 2.3 | 2.1 | 0.5 | 1.0 | 0.1 | 12.8 |
How to read statistics? MJ = matches played; Min = Minute; Shots = Shots Successful / Shots Attempted; 3 points = 3 points / attempt 3 points; LF = free throws made / free throws attempted; Off = offensive rebound; Def=defensive jump; Tot = Total number of jumps; Pd = assists; Fte: Personal mistakes; Int = intercepts; Bp = lost balls; Ct: Against; Points = Points.
2025-12-29 09:19:00
