Cedric Simmons facts for kids
Simmons with Olympiacos in 2013
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| Free agent | |
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| Power forward / center | |
| Personal information | |
| Born | January 3, 1986 Shallotte, North Carolina, U.S. |
| Nationality | American / Bulgarian |
| High school | West Brunswick (Shallotte, North Carolina) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m) |
| Listed weight | 244 lb (111 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | NC State (2004–2006) |
| NBA Draft | 2006 / Round: 1 / Pick: 15th overall |
| Selected by the New Orleans Hornets | |
| Pro career | 2006–present |
| Career history | |
| 2006–2007 | New Orleans Hornets |
| 2007–2008 | Cleveland Cavaliers |
| 2008 | →Rio Grande Valley Vipers |
| 2008–2009 | Chicago Bulls |
| 2008 | →Iowa Energy |
| 2009 | Sacramento Kings |
| 2009–2010 | Idaho Stampede |
| 2010 | Dongguan Leopards |
| 2010–2011 | Kavala |
| 2011–2012 | Estudiantes |
| 2012–2013 | Enel Brindisi |
| 2013–2014 | Olympiacos |
| 2014–2015 | Enel Brindisi |
| 2015–2016 | Maccabi Tel Aviv |
| 2016–2018 | BC Kalev |
| 2018–2020 | San-en NeoPhoenix |
| 2020–2023 | SeaHorses Mikawa |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Cedric Simmons is a professional basketball player. He was born in the United States on January 3, 1986. Cedric is also a citizen of Bulgaria. He has played for the Bulgarian national basketball team.
Cedric is a tall player, standing 6 feet 9 inches (206 cm) tall. He plays as a power forward or a center. These positions are usually for taller players who can score close to the basket and grab rebounds. In 2006, the New Orleans Hornets picked him in the first round of the 2006 NBA draft. This meant he was one of the top 15 players chosen that year to play in the NBA.
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Playing College Basketball
Before becoming a professional, Cedric played college basketball for North Carolina State University. He was part of the NC State Wolfpack team.
During his second year, called his sophomore year, he played very well. He scored about 11.8 points in each game. He also grabbed 6.3 rebounds and blocked 2.5 shots per game. These numbers show he was a strong player for his college team.
Becoming a Pro Basketball Player
Cedric Simmons started his professional career in 2006. He was chosen by the New Orleans Hornets in the 2006 NBA draft. He signed his first contract with them in July 2006.
Over the next few years, Cedric played for several NBA teams. He was traded to the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2007. Sometimes, he also played in the NBA D-League, which is like a development league for the NBA. He played for teams like the Rio Grande Valley Vipers and the Iowa Energy.
In 2008, he joined the Chicago Bulls as part of a big trade. Later, in 2009, he was traded to the Sacramento Kings. After his time in the NBA, Cedric moved to play basketball in other countries.
He played for the Idaho Stampede in the NBA D-League again. Then, he went to China to play for the Dongguan Leopards in 2010. After that, he played for Kavala in Greece. In 2011, he moved to Spain to play for Estudiantes.
Cedric also played in Italy for Enel Brindisi (also known as New Basket Brindisi) in 2012. In 2013, he signed a three-year deal with the famous Greek team Olympiacos. He returned to Enel Brindisi in 2014.
Later, he played for Maccabi Tel Aviv in Israel in 2016. He also played for BC Kalev/Cramo in Estonia from 2016 to 2018. From 2018 to 2023, he played in Japan for teams like San-en NeoPhoenix and SeaHorses Mikawa.
Playing for His Country
Cedric Simmons has also represented Bulgaria in international basketball. He was a member of the senior men's Bulgarian national basketball team. He played in the FIBA EuroBasket 2013 qualification tournament. During this tournament, he averaged 10.4 points, 8.3 rebounds, and 1.3 blocks per game for his team.
A Look at His Life Off the Court
Cedric Simmons has a son named Cedric Jr. His son was born in December 2007.
See also
In Spanish: Cedric Simmons para niños
