KJ Simpson’s dunk to sign his first steps in Denver

Signed less than a week ago by the Nuggets, KJ Simpson played his first match this Thursday at Ball Arena in Denver. Synonymous signature back home for the leadertrained at the University of Colorado.

However, we shouldn’t expect to see him on the court during this Celtics reception since then 23 year old only played “garbage time” against the Blazers and did not enter the game against Golden State. Except that the loss of Jamal Murray came to fold the cards. In the first quarter, the All-Star left his team, sick, and KJ Simpson entered the game at the end of the second quarter.

“This season is a different story” recognized by David Adelman. “This season is unique in that all the guys are having their moment. KJ didn’t come in today thinking he was going to play and then Jamal Murray got sick. I thought it made sense to play him and he seemed comfortable.”

Recognized by Ball Arena

If this first pass ends in 0/2 shooting, KJ Simpson returns to the game in the third quarter and can participate in the decisive 11-0. The new recruit intercepts a dangerous pass from Jailen Brown and he can run on the counter by himself to score a dunk that explodes the Ball Arena.

“The circle is closed”, underlined by KJ Simpson. “I heard all their love when I came in and the dunk was perfect. I’m very happy to be a Nugget. This is my second season, and last year with Charlotte, we had a lot of players out, so there was an opportunity to play. I learned a lot from this situation. I’m an NBA player and as an NBA player you have to be ready when your name is called. I felt when Jamal came out. It was an opportunity to show up. It’s a matter of mentality You always have to be ready and I have been since 2002. »

If he plays the last minutes of the game, KJ Simpson does not score another basket, but the leader shines with a pass and finishes the game with 2 points on 1/5 shooting, 4 rebounds, 4 assists and a +/- of +13 in 14 minutes of play to help his team win 103-84.

“He missed a few shots, but they were good shots” appreciates David Adelman. “He finished with a +/- of +13 and four assists. He’s a pro and that’s why we signed him. The front office was looking for quality players who are ready to play. If you don’t get a chance in one game, be ready for the next.”

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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.