Last Updated on January 7, 2025 by Mathew Diekhake
Justin D’John Simon is an American professional basketball player known for his defensive prowess and versatility on the court.
Personal Information:
- Full Name: Justin D’John Simon
- Nationality: American
- Age: Born May 6, 1996
- Hometown: Los Angeles, California, USA
- Height: 6 feet 5 inches (196 cm)
- Weight: 215 pounds (98 kg)
- Wingspan: 6 feet 6 inches
- Shoe Size: Size 14 (US)
Basketball Career:
- Position: Small Forward / Shooting Guard
- Jersey Number: 5
- High School:
- Temecula Valley High School (Temecula, California)
- Brewster Academy (Wolfeboro, New Hampshire)
- College:
- University of Arizona (2015–2016)
- St. John’s University (2017–2019)
- NBA Draft: Entered in 2019; went undrafted
Professional Teams:
- Windy City Bulls (2019–2020)
- Illawarra Hawks (2020–2021)
- ratiopharm Ulm (2021)
- Riesen Ludwigsburg (2021–2022)
- Sydney Kings (2022–2023)
- Scaligera Verona (2023)
- Paris Basketball (2023–2024)
- MHP Riesen Ludwigsburg (2024–present)
Achievements:
- EuroCup Champion: 2024
- NBL Champion: 2023 with the Sydney Kings
- BBL Best Defender: 2022
- All-Champions League Defensive Team: 2022
- NBL Defensive Player of the Year: 2021
- Big East Defensive Player of the Year: 2019
Personal Life:
- Parents:
- Father: Ken Simon, who played football at Fresno State
- Mother: Felicia Simon, who lettered in basketball and track at UC Irvine
- Siblings: Two brothers, Kem and Zak, and a sister, Hunter
- Children: Information not publicly available
Simon’s journey from high school standout to professional basketball across various international leagues showcases his adaptability and commitment to the sport. His defensive skills have earned him recognition and accolades in multiple competitions.