Bobby Simmons Signs Second 10-Day Contract with Clippers

Published on March 9, 2012 under NBA G League (G League)
Reno Bighorns News Release


RENO, NEV.- Former Reno Bighorn Bobby Simmons has signed a second 10-day contract with the Los Angeles Clippers, it was announced today.

In six games played for the Clippers this season, Simmons has tallied 4.3 points and 2.8 rebounds per game, while shooting .438 from behind the three-point line.

Simmons, who was the 29th GATORADE Call-Up of the 2011-12 season when the Clippers signed him to his original 10-day contract on February 27th, averaged 13.5 points and 7.6 rebounds in 21 games played for the Reno Bighorns of the NBA Development League this season. Simmons also played ten games for the Bighorns during the 2010-11 season after playing two games with the San Antonio Spurs.

This marks Simmons' second stint with the Clippers, having last played in Los Angeles during the 2003-04 and 2004-05 campaigns. He turned in his most productive NBA season while with the Clippers in 2004, tallying career-highs of 16.4 points, 5.9 rebounds and 2.7 assists, garnering the NBA's Most Improved Player award that season.

A nine-year NBA veteran, Simmons has averaged 9.3 points and 3.9 rebounds over his career while connecting on 44% of his field goals and 40% of his three-point field goal attempts. Reno Bighorns group ticket packages are on sale today. Groups can experience one of the many Fan Experience Packages, including playing a game on the Bighorns court or performing a routine at halftime of a game. For more information call (775)853-8220 or visit RenoBighorns.com.

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