How Family & Fatherhood Drive Anfernee Simons’ NBA Success | The Origin

The Origin is a mini-series exploring the stories behind emerging talent in sports and culture, highlighting the drive, resilience, and support systems that fuel their journeys. Episode 2 follows Portland Trail Blazers player Anfernee Simons as he reflects on his upbringing in Altamonte Springs and the role family and faith played in his bold decision to skip college and go straight to the NBA. This episode offers a deeper look at the challenges he faced on his journey to playing professional basketball at the highest level and how becoming a father has transformed his perspective on life today. Check out the video above, and stay tuned for more episodes of The Origin. Follow Anfernee Simons: instagram.com/antsimons x.com/AnferneeSimons Follow Nice Kicks: instagram.com/nicekicks x.com/nicekicks tiktok.com/nicekicks facebook.com/nicekicks youtube.com/nicekicks Follow Hibbett Sports: instagram.com/hibbettsports x.com/hibbettsports tiktok.com/hibbett facebook.com/hibbett youtube.com/hibbett