Simeon Kirkland brings old-school rebounding, rim protection, and grit to the Privateers
In the 2022-23 season, Simeon Kirkland gave New Orleans a sturdy interior presence, averaging 6.9 points and 4.8 rebounds while ranking among the team’s better shot-blocking bigs after leading the squad in blocks the previous season. He also showed he could pop for big moments earlier in his career, including a 14-point, 14-rebound double-double in 2021, which hints at a physical, high-motor forward who can impact possessions without needing touches. For a team needing toughness, board work, and dependable defense, he looks like a plug-in frontcourt fit.
