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KJ Simpson
StableBIS43
Pctl30th
Conf34%
LFI50
CourtVision Profile
43
BIS
43Average
Overall per-game value blending offense, defense, and efficiency
LFI
50Good
Recent form vs season baseline — momentum and trajectory
DRS
46Average
Defensive impact: contests, steals, rim protection, versatility
RDA
48Average
How well the player executes within their assigned team role
SPS
48Average
Shot selection efficiency, range, and difficulty adjustment
GOI
50Good
Clutch impact on team wins — close games and high-leverage moments
Season Averages
GP
17
GS
0
MPG
14.5
PPG
5.2
RPG
2.0
APG
2.5
SPG
0.9
BPG
0.0
TOV
1.4
FG%
34.4
3P%
30.8
FT%
61.1
CourtVision Scouting Report
KJ Simpson fills a niche for DEN but impact is limited — BIS 43
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Executive Summary
KJ Simpson is a player for the Nuggets, ranking in the 30th percentile league-wide by Baseline Impact Score (43). In 15 minutes per game across 17 starts, KJ produces 5.2/2.0/2.5 (pts/reb/ast).
Current Form & Trajectory
Live Form Index: 50/100.
Scoring & Shot Profile
The three-point shot at 30.8% is functional but inconsistent. Defenses will go under screens and sag off, limiting his ability to collapse the defense as a primary ballhandler. The 34.4% field goal clip is concerning — either the shot diet is too difficult, or finishing/touch needs work. This inefficiency costs the offense roughly 1-2 points of production per game.
Off-Ball Value
Off-Ball Impact Score: 50/100.
The Verdict
KJ fills a specific niche for the Nuggets. His value is real but limited in scope — a complementary piece, not a building block.