KJ Simpson

22-Year-Old GuardG

Charlotte Hornets NBA Two-Way

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Injury Hamstring

Est. Return 10/1/2024

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Height 6'0"

Weight 187

DOB 8/8/2002

College Colorado

Drafted 2nd Rd, #12 in 2024

Personal Bio/PreCareer Summary

Simpson spent the three years of his college career with Colorado. He endured a slow start in the program, starting just once as a freshman while logging only 21.3 minutes and averaging 7.4 points per game. Things took a dramatic turn for the better in 2022-23. He started in all but one of his 29 appearances as a sophomore and experienced a statistical uptick in the five major categories, most notably going from 7.4 to 15.9 points per game in 12 months. Simpson was even better in his junior year in 2023-24. He started in each of the team's 37 games and boosted his scoring numbers to a robust 19.7 points per game, the second-best mark in the Pac-12. Simpson also averaged 5.8 rebounds and 4.9 assists per game while being named to the 2023-24 All-Pac-12 First Team and the All-Pac-12 Tournament Team. He was also named a 2021-22 Pac-12 All-Freshman and a 2022-23 All-Pac-12 Second Team member. There are two ways to analyze Simpson. He's a player who can impact the game on offense with his passing and scoring, but he's not as advanced on the defensive end. Simpson has developed into a legit NBA prospect during his three seasons at Colorado. His ability to lead the offense, his above-average decision-making, and his solid skill set as a scorer make him a real threat on the offensive end since he's capable of performing as a three-level scorer with efficiency. However, at 6-feet and with a slender build, Simpson will be physically disadvantaged at the NBA level against bigger and stronger players. Even though his basketball instincts and quick hands will prevent him from being a liability on that end of the floor, Simpson doesn't project to be a lockdown defender. His lateral quickness is also a plus and should help him mask some of the deficiencies he'll endure on defense, but there's no question his real value lies on the offensive side of the ball. Simpson is projected to be a second-round pick in the 2024 NBA Draft, but don't be surprised if he ends up outplaying his draft position a few years into his career. While his role at the next level will be determined by how much he progresses at the beginning of his career, he figures to project as a solid reserve who can lead the second unit and knock down perimeter shots while not being a liability on the defensive end.

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Signs two-way pact with Charlotte

GCharlotte Hornets

Hamstring

July 7, 2024

The Hornets signed Simpson (hamstring) to a two-year, two-way contract Sunday, Michael Scotto of USA Today reports.

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The No. 42 overall pick of the 2024 NBA Draft will be eligible to spend time with both the Hornets and their G League affiliate, the Greensboro Swarm, during his rookie season. Simpson suffered a hamstring injury prior to the draft and will miss the Las Vegas Summer League, but he should be good to go for training camp. The 21-year-old point guard averaged 19.7 points, 5.8 rebounds, 4.9 assists, 2.1 three-pointers and 1.6 steals in 35.1 minutes per game over 37 appearances during his final season of college with Colorado while shooting 43.4 percent from downtown.

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To miss Summer League

GCharlotte Hornets

Hamstring

July 1, 2024

Simpson suffered a hamstring injury during the pre-draft process and is expected to miss Summer League in order to rehab.

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Drafted by Charlotte at No. 42

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June 27, 2024

Simpson was selected by the Hornets with the 42nd overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft.

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