[1] He played guard for the University of Arizona Wildcats men's basketball team,[2] where he formed a formidable backcourt duo with future NBA point guard Mike Bibby.

[6] After college, Simon played five games with the Orlando Magic during the 1999 NBA season.

[2] Simon earned enough awards and honors in 2001–2002 to make him the most decorated player in CBA history.

On June 27, 2017, he joined the Los Angeles Lakers as an assistant coach.

[11] The hiring, alongside the rest of the Suns' newest coaching staff, was made official on June 21, 2023.