Anfernee Simons said at Media Day that he was ready to be more engaged on the defensive end. He reiterated that at training camp. However, it was his actions that spoke loudest.
From the moment Simons arrived, he has worked closely with assistant coach Ross McMains. Step one was proving his commitment, but the focus for him and the Boston Celtics is helping him grow on that end of the floor.
Simons and McMains' work together has helped deliver commendable results. The eighth-year guard has become an appreciably more impactful on-ball defender.
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