Simon and UA guard Parker Jackson-Cartwright have a history together. Simon coaches the California Supreme AAU program, which Jackson-Cartwright was a part of when he was in high school.
Before the game, Simon and Jackson-Cartwright shared a long hug, and Simon sought out Jackson-Cartwright’s parents in the crowd for another embrace.
I’m happy for him,” Jackson-Cartwright said. “He really deserved it. Playing for him, I saw his passion that he played with. I love him like a big brother. Hopefully we do something special like him and that team.”
