Gerald Green And Bobby Simmons Are Headed Back To The NBA

by Scott Schroeder on Feb 26, 2025 11:55 PM EST in NBA D-League Call-Up News

The NBA converged on Orlando this past weekend to celebrate the midway point of the season with All-Star weekend. The D-League once again impressed with its dunk competition, but the NBA was also impressed with a few of the other players that have been honing their skills this season in the Development League.

Gerald Green and Bobby Simmons reportedly both received good news during their extended break as the former NBA players are now headed back to the league they played in several seasons ago. Green will sign with the New Jersey Nets while Bobby Simmons is expected to sign with the Los Angeles Clippers, Ridiculous Upside has confirmed (Sam Amico and Marc Stein, respectively, were first to report the call-ups).

Simmons is a bit of a surprising move, but the veteran wing has some of the best hands in the D-League and obviously is a smart player capable of playing in the NBA. Green, on the other hand, is a player I've been touting for quite awhile -- check the video below for a reference to his Ridiculous Upside.

Good for both players ... hopefully they stick.

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Really like the signing for the Nets

has the potential to be a very good player. Nets offer him a situation where he’ll get PT, and I’m sure Avery Johnson and his staff will help him become a better defender. Has all the tools to be one, long arms, athletic, quick, and it looks like his BBIQ has improved. I’m sure he’s been waiting to prove what he’s got.

We'll Be Fine.

by JerseysFinest. on Feb 27, 2025 12:11 AM EST reply actions

I hope it works out

I wrote in the comments that I would’ve called up Gerald Green over Andre Emmett … and I like to be right.

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by Scott Schroeder on Feb 27, 2025 12:15 AM EST up reply actions

Seems to be a much more effective player

hopefully it works out for him. He deserves it, and I personally think the Nets need something good also. Looks like you’re right on this one.

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by JerseysFinest. on Feb 27, 2025 1:14 AM EST up reply actions

Should have sign him ovet Emmet

Lots of Nets Fans including me are calling for this. Hopefully it work out for him and the team. I read somwhere that he did’nt start playing basketball until his sophomore year in HS.

http://www.netsdaily.com/2011/5/13/2168930/in-mock-drafts-no-consensus-yet

by jasperjarrod on Feb 27, 2025 1:38 AM EST via iPhone app reply actions

I'm rooting for Green

he’s shown his potential but could never put it together in the NBA. The Nets do not have a true SF so hopefully he’ll get some run and learn with a young team

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by LOVEandHATEHOOPS on Feb 27, 2025 10:13 AM EST reply actions

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