Simons officially signed the deal on July 6, joining Philadelphia after stints with Boston and Chicago last season. Simons chose Philadelphia over other suitors, believing the fit worked well with the team's revamped roster. Who Is Anfernee Simons? By the time he left Portland, Simons had passed Wesley Matthews for third on the franchise's all-time 3-pointers made list. Across his time with Boston and Chicago last season, Simons averaged 14.3 points, 2.5 rebounds and 2.4 assists over 55 games.