Diamon Simpson
Trotamundos de Carabobo | |
2017–2018 | Büyükçekmece |
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2018 | Alaska Aces |
2018–2019 | Maccabi Rishon LeZion |
2019 | Alaska Aces |
2020 | Ironi Nahariya |
2020–2021 | Quimsa |
2021 | Plateros de Fresnillo |
2021–2022 | Maccabi Rishon LeZion |
2022–2023 | Dorados de Chihuahua |
2023 | Riachuelo de la Rioja |
2023–present | Peñarol Mar del Plata |
Career highlights and awards | |
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Diamon Simpson (born September 8, 1987) is an American professional
Early life
Born in Los Angeles County, California,[1] Simpson grew up in the San Francisco Bay Area city of Hayward, and graduated from Hayward High School in 2005.[2]
College
Simpson attended the
Over his 4 seasons with the Gaels the 6'7" (201 cm) Simpson played 128 games averaging 12.5 points, 8.8 rebounds and 1.9 blocks per game. His career field goal percentage of 50.6% is currently 23rd on the all-time list for the WCC while his 1130 rebounds a Gaels record and all time 2nd in the WCC and 20th in the NCAA.[3]
Simpson is the Saint Mary's Gaels all-time leading rebounder (1130), shot blocker (239), he leads in steals (174) and free throws made and attempted (470/777 at 60.5%).
Professional career
NBA D-League (2009–2010)
After graduating from Saint Mary's, Simpson started 2009 by attending the
Philippines (2010)
Simpson was bought out of his D-Fenders contract by the
Turkey (2010–2011)
After leaving the Aces Simpson signed with
Australia (2011–2012)
Simpson signed for the Adelaide 36ers after original import John Williamson was ruled out with a knee injury.
National Basketball Association (2012)
On April 13, 2012, Simpson signed with the Houston Rockets of the NBA for the remainder of the 2011–12 season.[7] He was waived by the Rockets on September 7, 2012, without making an appearance for them.
Spain (2016–17)
On March 1, 2016, Simpson signed with CB Estudiantes of the Spanish Liga ACB.[8]
Israel and Russia (2017-18)
On March 1, 2017, Simpson signed a one-month contract with Maccabi Tel Aviv.[9] On April 7, 2017, he was parted ways with Maccabi after appearing in six Euroleague games.[10]
On August 26, 2018, Simpson signed with the Russian team
On December 22, 2018, Simpson returned to Israel for a fourth stint, signing with Maccabi Rishon LeZion for the rest of the season.[13] On June 10, 2019, Simpson recorded season-highs of 28 point and 20 rebounds, shooting 12-of-17 from the field, leading Rishon LeZion to the Israeli League Final after a 92–86 win over Hapoel Jerusalem.[14]
Alaska (2019)
On June 27, 2019, Simpson returned to the Alaska Aces for a third stint, signing for the 2019 PBA Commissioner's Cup.[15]
Israel (2020-present)
On January 7, 2020, Simpson signed with
On November 30, 2021, he signed with Maccabi Rishon LeZion.[17]
The Basketball Tournament
Simpson played for Team Gael Force in the 2018 edition of The Basketball Tournament. Team Gael Force made it to the Super 16 before falling to eventual tournament runner-up Eberlein Drive.
Career statistics
GP | Games played | GS | Games started | MPG | Minutes per game |
FG% | Field-goal percentage | 3P% | 3-point field-goal percentage | FT% | Free-throw percentage |
RPG | Rebounds per game | APG | Assists per game | SPG | Steals per game |
BPG | Blocks per game | PPG | Points per game | PIR | Performance Index Rating |
Bold | Career high |
EuroLeague
Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG | PIR |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2016–17 | Maccabi | 6 | 2 | 20.1 | .610 | 0 | .333 | 6.7 | 1.2 | 1.5 | 1 | 9.2 | 15.2 |
Career | 6 | 2 | 20.1 | .610 | 0 | .333 | 6.7 | 1.2 | 1.5 | 1 | 9.2 | 15.2 |
References
- ^ California birth index. Familytreelegends.com. Retrieved on July 10, 2012.
- ^ Stephens, Mitch (February 19, 2004). "Hayward makes a statement". SFGATE. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
- ^ Diamon Simpson St Mary's stats @ Sports Reference Basketball. Sports-reference.com. Retrieved on July 10, 2012.
- ^ Diamon Simpson Türk Telekom stats. Fibaeurope.com. Retrieved on July 10, 2012.
- ^ Williamson departs 36ers Archived January 6, 2012, at the Wayback Machine. Nbl.com.au (September 30, 2011). Retrieved on 2012-07-10.
- ^ Diamon Simpson joins the Adelaide 36ers Archived November 4, 2011, at the Wayback Machine. Nbl.com.au (October 10, 2011). Retrieved on 2012-07-10.
- ^ Diamon Simpson Signs With Rockets. Basketball.realgm.com (April 12, 2012). Retrieved on 2012-07-10.
- ^ "Estudiantes signs Diamond Simpson".
- ^ "Maccabi Tel Aviv announces Diamon Simpson".
- ^ "רשמית: דיימון סימפסון שוחרר ממכבי תל אביב - ספורט 5". Sport5.co.il - אתר ערוץ הספורט. April 7, 2017.
- ^ "Avtodor Saratov signs Diamon Simpson". Sportando.basketball. August 26, 2018. Retrieved August 26, 2018.
- ^ "Avtodor Saratov part ways with Diamond Simpson". Sportando.basketball. October 2, 2018. Retrieved October 2, 2018.
- ^ "קדנציה רביעית: דיימון סימפסון בראשל"צ". basket.co.il (in Hebrew). December 22, 2018. Retrieved December 22, 2018.
- ^ "Final Four - Semi Finals: Hapoel J-M Vs M. Rishon". basket.co.il. June 10, 2019. Retrieved June 28, 2019.
- ^ "Alaska makes another import switch, brings back Diamon Simpson". spin.ph. June 27, 2019. Retrieved June 28, 2019.
- ^ "סימפסון מחליף את אדריאן בעין שרה". basket.co.il (in Hebrew). January 7, 2020. Retrieved January 7, 2020.
- ^ "Simpson is back at M.Rishon, ex Plateros". Eurobasket. November 30, 2021. Retrieved November 30, 2021.