Three years ago, KJ Simpson attended the Nuggets parade…
After transformation »two-way contract“from Spencer Jones in a classic deal, the Denver execs zeroed in on a certain KJ Simpson. Drafted in the second round by the Hornets in 2024, the playmaker couldn’t have dreamed of a better destination after training at the University of Colorado.
Another thing in common with the Nuggets: He challenged a certain Peyton Watson in high school. Above all, he attended the 2023 title parade when the Nuggets won the Finals against the Heat.
“It was the closest thing I’ve ever had to a championship team, seen or been there to experience it.” says Simpson. “Just to see them go by. Job done. That inspired me tremendously. I said to myself: one day I want to feel that.”
Signed Thursday to end the season, Simpson performed debuts Friday in Portlandand he took advantage of his new team’s health break to collect 3 points and 4 assists in seven minutes. But what he wants, above all, is to play in the Ball Arena, in front of his family and friends.
I can’t wait to play in front of these fansconcludes Simpson. “It’s more important than the university. It’s Colorado in general. … I spent three years there. It was the first place where I lived outside my house. It felt like home for me. I loved my time there. I loved everything: the people. And we often went to Denver to watch the games. … I always felt that connection with Colorado. It was crazy to see how crazy it is »
Two-way contract : Designed to create a new bridge between the NBA and the G-League, this type of contract allows each team to secure the services of two or three additional players, to play with them mainly in their affiliate development league franchise, but also for up to 50 games in the NBA.
2026-02-22 11:57:00
