A Quarter-by-Quarter Breakdown Of Bobby's Production
POINTS
FG %
3PT FG %
1st
310
50.6%
41.7%
2nd
245
40.9%
50.0%
3rd
297
50.4%
41.7%
4th
295
45.8%
52.0%
Simmons Season Notes:
Has recorded 68 games with 10 or more points, 23 games with 20 or more points and has scored 30 or more points twice this season
Led the team in scoring 12 times, rebounds five times, assists six times and steals 21 times
Has increased his career scoring by + 11.0 ppg, rebounds by +2.8 rpg, assists by +1.7 apg, and steals by +0.78 spg
Check out what others around the NBA are saying about Bobby Simmons:
“The Winner – Bobby Simmons, L.A. Clippers: Takes smart shots, plays good defense and has made himself a valuable commodity.” –USA Today NBA columnist David Dupree, naming Simmons his Most Improved Player in 2004-05 (04/05/05)
“Bobby Simmons has a lot of things going for him, and not only that he reminds of soul-jazz pianist Bobby Timmons. The work seems to be paying off this season, one in which his 16.8 points per game (after averaging 5.5 a night in his first three years) has all but wrapped up the Most Improved Player award.” Sports Illustrated –“Inside the NBA” columnist Kelly Dwyer, March 4, 2005 issue.
“Bobby has taken possibly a bigger leap than (the other candidates for the award). Now the Clippers are reaping the benefits. No one worked harder at Hoops the Gym in Chicago getting ready for the season, and the results show. Bobby can now put the ball on the floor, shoot from the outside, or post up down low. Coach Mike Dunleavy uses Bobby as a 2, 3 or 4 depending on matchups, and he always plays with great effort and intensity.” – ESPN.com, NBA Insider Brian James, listing his candidates for the Most Improved Award.
“The Clippers 6’6 swingman and unrestricted FA has become the NBA’s Most Improved Player – he’s dropping 16.8 ppg, up from 7.8 a year ago…Forget the points. The 24-year old has also upped his rebounds assists and steals, and his 45% three-point shooting is third-best in the league.” – ESPN THE MAGAZINE
“Simmons started the season with a 30-point (on 13-of-15 shooting) night to open the season and hasn’t looked back. After notching a career best 7.8 ppg and 4.8 rpg last season, Simmons has exploded this year, pouring in 16.5 points and pulling down 6.8 rebounds a night while starting every game.” – Sports Illustrated online (si.com), listing Simmons as the most improved player in the NBA in 2004-05 (posted 3/1/05)
“Simmons is a 6-7 Bentley. Fast and sleek, strong as any truck, he bangs on the inside then steps out and hits the near-extinct midrange jumper. Come on, let’s say it right now: Bobby Simmons is your Most Improved Player.” – NBA Inside Stuff writer Mike McNulty
“His versatility is one of the great things. If he misses a game, it’s like missing two or three guys because he can play three different positions. He can guard pretty much anyone on the court. He’s the team’s best man-on-man defender.” – “The Voice of the Clippers” Ralph Lawler
“Bobby plays the game with toughness. He plays hard. He gives you his best effort all the time. He’s smart. He shoots the ball well and he’s an all-around player.” -- TNT Analyst Doug Collins
“Is there any better example of a guy taking advantage of an opportunity that Bobby Simmons?” – Los Angeles Times (3/24/05)
“Bobby Simmons is a guy who’s turning into a frontline player this year.” –Indiana Pacers Head Coach Rick Carlisle
“Bobby Simmons - Heart and soul of a Clippers team that could have won 45-50 games had they stayed healthy.” – ESPN.com Page 2 columnist Bill Simmons
Updated: 4/21/05
