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Kobi Simmons

Simmons at the 2016 McDonald's All-American Game
No. 1 – Gigantes de Carolina
Shooting guard
Personal information
Born	(1997-07-04) July 4, 1997 (age 28) Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
High school	St. Francis (Milton, Georgia)
Listed height	6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Listed weight	190 lb (86 kg)
Career information
College	Arizona (2016–2017)
NBA Draft	2017 / Undrafted
Pro career	2017–present
League	BSN
Career history
2017–2018	Memphis Grizzlies
2017–2018	→Memphis Hustle
2018–2019	Canton Charge
2019	Cleveland Cavaliers
2019	→Canton Charge
2019–2021	Greensboro Swarm
2021–2022	Stal Ostrów Wielkopolski
2022–2023	Greensboro Swarm
2023	Charlotte Hornets
2023	→Greensboro Swarm
2023–2024	Raptors 905
2024	Toronto Raptors
2024–2025	Zhejiang Golden Bulls
2025–present	Gigantes de Carolina
Career highlights and awards
McDonald's All-American (2016)

Kobi Jordan Simmons, born on July 4, 1997, is an American professional basketball player. He currently plays for the Gigantes de Carolina in the Baloncesto Superior Nacional (BSN) league. Before turning professional, Simmons played college basketball for the Arizona Wildcats.

High School Basketball Journey

Simmons dunks the basketball at the 2016 McDonald's All-American Game

Kobi Simmons went to St. Francis in Milton, Georgia. During his first year, he scored about 14.1 points per game. He also made 3.9 assists and grabbed 2.7 rebounds per game.

In his second year, Kobi improved, averaging 17.4 points, 4.8 assists, and 3.5 rebounds. By his junior year, he was averaging 21.2 points, 4.2 assists, and 2.9 rebounds in 32 games. That summer, he played in special games like the Under Armour Elite 24 Game. He also attended Adidas camps.

As a senior, Kobi averaged 26.0 points, 4.0 rebounds, and 4.0 assists. In his final game for St. Francis, he scored 36 points. He helped St. Francis win 100 games and two state championships during his time there. In January 2016, Kobi decided to play college basketball for Arizona.

Kobi was chosen as a McDonald's All-American in January 2016. He played in the 2016 McDonald's All-American Game on March 30. In that game, he scored 12 points and had 2 assists. Experts like ESPN rated him as a "five-star recruit," meaning he was one of the top players in his age group. His jersey number was retired at St. Francis, a big honor.

College Basketball Career

Kobi Simmons played one season of college basketball for the Arizona Wildcats. On November 11, 2016, he scored 18 points in his first college game. This helped Arizona win against No. 12 ranked Michigan State.

Later, on January 21, 2017, Kobi had a great game against No. 3 ranked UCLA. He scored 20 points, grabbed 6 rebounds, and made 5 assists. Arizona won that game 96–85.

Arizona had a strong season. They won the Pac-12 Conference Championship by beating Oregon 83–80. They then entered the NCAA tournament as a high seed. Arizona won their first two games but lost in the "Sweet Sixteen" round to Xavier.

As a freshman, Kobi played in 37 games. He averaged 8.7 points, 1.6 rebounds, and 2.0 assists per game. On April 5, 2017, Kobi decided to enter the NBA draft. This meant he would not play his remaining three years of college basketball.

Professional Basketball Journey

Kobi Simmons started his professional career in 2017. He has played for several teams in different leagues.

Early NBA and G League Years

Kobi first joined the Memphis Grizzlies in 2017. He also played for their G League team, the Memphis Hustle. The G League is like a development league for the NBA. Kobi played 32 games for the Grizzlies, averaging 6.1 points per game. He was very good at free throws, making all 25 of his attempts.

In 2018, Kobi signed with the Cleveland Cavaliers. He also played for their G League team, the Canton Charge. He later signed a short contract with the Cavaliers in January 2019.

Time with the Hornets and Swarm

In September 2019, Kobi joined the Charlotte Hornets. He later signed a "two-way contract" with them. This type of contract allows a player to play for both an NBA team and its G League affiliate. Kobi spent time with the Hornets' G League team, the Greensboro Swarm. During the 2020–21 season, he averaged 18 points, 6 assists, and 5 rebounds for the Swarm.

Kobi returned to the Greensboro Swarm in November 2022. He signed another two-way contract with the Charlotte Hornets in March 2023. He then signed a multi-year contract with the Hornets in April 2023. However, he was waived by the Hornets in August 2023.

Recent Teams and International Play

In November 2023, Kobi signed with Raptors 905, the G League team for the Toronto Raptors. He played 23 games there, averaging 15.9 points. In March 2024, he signed a 10-day contract with the Toronto Raptors.

In September 2024, Kobi signed with Maccabi Tel Aviv in the Israeli Basketball Premier League. He was released by the team later that month.

In November 2024, Kobi joined the Zhejiang Golden Bulls in the Chinese Basketball Association (CBA). His contract ended in January 2025, but he re-signed shortly after. He was removed from the roster again later in January 2025.

Since February 2025, Kobi Simmons has been playing for the Gigantes de Carolina in Puerto Rico.

NBA Career Statistics

Regular season

See also

In Spanish: Kobi Simmons para niños