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Simone Fontecchio
Simone  Fontecchio
Detroit Pistons
Position: SF
Height: 203 cm
Weight: 95 kg
Age: 28 yo (1995 December 09)
Birth place: Pescara, Italy
Citizenship: Italian
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MIN 2P M/A 3P M/A FT M/A REB AS ST TO BS RBS PF RF PTS EFF GM
NBA 24:54 55.1%
118/214
40.1%
134/334
81.8%
54/66
3.7
2.8/1
1.5 0.7 1 0.3 - 1.7 - 10.5 9.4 66 »

Last 10 games
Date Opponent MIN 2P M/A 3P M/A FT M/A REB AS ST TO BS PF PTS EFF
34 60%
3/5
28.6%
2/7
100%
1/1
8
6/2
2 0 0 2 3 13 15
34 50%
4/8
62.5%
5/8
50%
1/2
6
5/1
0 1 2 0 2 24 19
38 25%
1/4
28.6%
2/7
100%
4/4
4
4/0
0 0 3 0 1 12 4
37 100%
4/4
42.9%
3/7
-
0/0
8
8/0
3 2 2 1 4 17 21
32 62.5%
5/8
80%
4/5
100%
5/5
4
3/1
2 1 0 1 4 27 27
23 40%
2/5
0%
0/2
-
0/0
6
4/2
1 0 1 1 0 4 6
29 50%
2/4
41.7%
5/12
100%
3/3
4
4/0
2 1 1 0 1 22 18
32 60%
3/5
40%
2/5
100%
3/3
4
4/0
4 2 1 0 2 15 17
25 20%
1/5
33.3%
1/3
66.7%
2/3
2
2/0
1 2 3 0 3 7 -1
21 33.3%
1/3
55.6%
5/9
-
0/0
3
1/2
1 1 0 0 0 17 16
2024-02-07
Italian swingman Simone Fontecchio will move to the second NBA team of his career, the Detroit Pistons, after a stint with the Utah Jazz. According to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN, the Utah Jazz are trading Fontecchio to the Detroit Pistons in return for Kevin Knox, a 2024 second-round draft pick, and the draft rights to Gabriele Procida.
2024-02-07
With just two days remaining until the NBA trade deadline, two contending teams are interested in acquiring Utah Jazz forward Simone Fontecchio. According to Tony Jones from The Athletic, the Boston Celtics and the Phoenix Suns are viewing Fontecchio as a trade target.
2023-12-23
When, in the summer of 2022, Simone Fontecchio signed a deal with the Utah Jazz, it almost felt like a natural step for him. The Italian wing was coming from a couple of seasons in which he had turned from an intriguing player to one of the most desired players on the European continent.
About

2012-2013: Virtus Bologna (Italy)
2013-2014: Virtus Bologna (Italy)
2014-2015: Virtus Bologna (Italy)
2015-2016: Virtus Bologna (Italy)
2016-2017: Emporio Armani Milan (Italy)
2017-2018: AX Armani Exchange Milan (Italy), Vanoli Cremona (Italy)
2018-2019: AX Armani Exchange Milan (Italy)
2019-2020: Reggio Emilia (Italy)
2020-2021: ALBA Berlin (Germany)
2021-2022: Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz (Spain)
2022-2023: Utah Jazz (NBA)
2023-2024: Utah Jazz (NBA)

Career
Season Team
2016-2019
2020-2021
2021-2022
2022-
2023-Now
2021-2023

Personal records
NBA
Efficiency 29 2023-12-15
Points 27 2024-03-10
Assists 5 2024-02-25
Steals 3 2023-03-10
Rebounds 9 2023-04-09
Blocks 4 2023-12-12

2024-02-07
Italian swingman Simone Fontecchio will move to the second NBA team of his career, the Detroit Pistons, after a stint with the Utah Jazz. According to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN, the Utah Jazz are trading Fontecchio to the Detroit Pistons in return for Kevin Knox, a 2024 second-round draft pick, and the draft rights to Gabriele Procida.
2024-02-07
With just two days remaining until the NBA trade deadline, two contending teams are interested in acquiring Utah Jazz forward Simone Fontecchio. According to Tony Jones from The Athletic, the Boston Celtics and the Phoenix Suns are viewing Fontecchio as a trade target.
2023-12-23
When, in the summer of 2022, Simone Fontecchio signed a deal with the Utah Jazz, it almost felt like a natural step for him. The Italian wing was coming from a couple of seasons in which he had turned from an intriguing player to one of the most desired players on the European continent.
2023-12-01
BasketNews has already explored how many ex-NBA players compete in the EuroLeague, but now let's shift our focus in the opposite direction. Currently, 38 former EuroLeague players are making their mark in the NBA. Among them, 18 have found a home in Eastern Conference teams, while the Western Conference boasts 20.
2023-09-01
With less than three minutes remaining in the third quarter, Italy looked hopeless. The Azzurri were down by 16 against Serbia, and the chances of staying alive in the competition appeared to be very slim. 
2023-07-19
Italian national team head coach Gianmarco Pozzecco has unveiled the lineup of 16 players who will start the preparations for the FIBA World Cup 2023, which is set to proceed from August 25 to September 10. The first camp (Folgaria Training Camp) is scheduled to take place from July 24 to August 2.
2023-04-05
Simone Fontecchio continues establishing his name in the NBA by raising his production on the court for the Utah Jazz. However, the 27-year-old Italian recalled a moment before the 2015 NBA Draft. After declaring for the Draft, Fontecchio attended a Boston Celtics pre-draft workout. He spoke to Celtics general manager Danny Ainge, and the team showed interest in him.
2023-03-17
The Utah Jazz forward Simone Fontecchio made a jump to the NBA and found his role in the team, even though it's rather limited. In an interview with Eleven Sports, the 27-year-old Italian talked about his experience in the US.
2022-12-08
Utah Jazz continue to overcome preseason projections with yet another surprising win. This time the underdogs defeated the reigning champions Golden State Warriors after a clutch defensive effort in the last seconds of the game.
2022-11-07
Simone Fontecchio hasn't played a lot of minutes so far in his experience with the Utah Jazz. The game against the Houston Rockets on October 25th was the only one in which he played for more than 10 minutes. The Italian wing was also forced to miss a couple of games due to Covid. 
2022-09-27
Simone Fontecchio, who comes off a great EuroBasket, is already in Utah, where he is preparing for his NBA debut. The Italian, who attended the Utah Jazz media day on Monday, shared his thoughts on the impressive summer that saw him become an NBA player and represent his country at the EuroBasket. "It's been an amazing summer. The contract from Jazz was like a dream come true," said Fontecchio.
2022-09-14
For the second time in a row in the EuroBasket knockout stage, the French national team survived after some wink of luck. Simone Fontecchio, the 89% free-throw shooter in EuroBasket, missed both shots from the line and missed the opportunity to clinch the victory with 16 seconds to play at the end of regulation.
2022-09-06
After the defeat against Ukraine, Italy needed to bounce back, not only for saving their chances of qualification to the next round of EuroBasket but also to prove to the Italian fans that this team was still alive after a flat performance. 
2022-09-02
Five years after the last EuroBasket, when Italy returned to the Olympics for the first time after 17 years, the Azzurri began their new experience in the most important continental tournament just like they wanted, with a big performance against Estonia. 
2022-08-29
Ettore Messina was a guest at the Seconday School of the Assago Forum, where he had a long conversation with media in attendance. The Italian tactician weighed in on several issues, including the latest version of Olimpia Milan, Johannes Voigtmann's case, and Simone Fontecchio's growth.
2022-08-27
As Italy prepare to host Georgia in Brescia, head coach Gianmarco Pozzecco held a press conference to announce the last cut from the roster and explain his reasoning behind leaving Amedeo Della Valle and John Petruccelli off the squad for the upcoming EuroBasket. Pozzecco decided to cut Reyer Venezia center Amedeo Tessitori and continue with a 12-player roster.
2022-08-25
Two games against France, one against Serbia, and one against the Czech Republic with only one win. So far, in terms of results, the preparation for EuroBasket hasn't been particularly productive for the Italian national team.
2022-08-03
Simone Fontecchio, who has recently signed a guaranteed two-year contract with the Utah Jazz in the NBA, said that he's really happy with the chance and the situation on the Jazz in an interview with Paolo Bartezzaghi of La Gazzetta dello Sport. The Italian forward, who played for Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz the previous season, was more than just happy to finally get a chance in the NBA.
2022-07-28
Following the release from Cazzo Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz, Simone Fontecchio makes a leap to the NBA. The Utah Jazz officially announced the addition of the Italian forward. Press release: The Utah Jazz have signed forward Simone Fontecchio. Per team policy, the terms of the deal were not released.
2022-07-27
A path to the NBA for Simone Fontecchio has been officially opened up. Cazzo Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz have officially announced the departure of their player. "Thank you to all the fans who have shown me incredible love from day one. Thanks to the club, the staff, and my teammates for always supporting me and helping me to be a better player," Fontecchio said following the announcement.
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NBA

MIN 2P M/A 3P M/A FT M/A REB AS ST TO BS RBS PF RF PTS EFF GM
23/24 All Teams 24:27 55.1%
118/214
40.1%
134/334
81.8%
54/66
3.7
2.8/1
1.5 0.7 1 0.3 - 1.7 - 10.5 9.4 66 »
23/24 Detroit Pistons 29:52 53.9%
48/89
42.6%
43/101
84.6%
22/26
4.4
3.6/0.8
1.8 0.9 1.1 0.3 - 1.8 - 15.4 13.4 16 »
23/24 Utah Jazz 22:43 56%
70/125
39.1%
91/233
80%
32/40
3.5
2.5/1
1.5 0.6 1 0.4 - 1.6 - 8.9 8.1 50 »
22/23 Utah Jazz 14:12 43%
52/121
33%
63/191
79.5%
35/44
1.7
1.1/0.6
0.8 0.3 0.8 0.2 - 1.2 - 6.3 3.3 52 »

FIBA Basketball World Cup

MIN 2P M/A 3P M/A FT M/A REB AS ST TO BS RBS PF RF PTS EFF GM
2023 Italy 28:42 63.3%
31/49
25%
14/56
84.6%
22/26
5.6
4.9/0.7
1.4 0.9 2.3 0.6 - 2.4 - 18 15 7 »

EuroLeague

MIN 2P M/A 3P M/A FT M/A REB AS ST TO BS RBS PF RF PTS EFF GM
21/22 Bitci Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz 25:54 45.3%
73/161
40.2%
49/122
85.7%
48/56
4.4
3.2/1.2
2.4 0.9 1.7 0.2 0.2 2.1 2.1 11 11.5 31 »
20/21 ALBA Berlin 22:51 53.8%
78/145
38.8%
40/103
88.6%
31/35
3.4
2.6/0.9
1.6 0.9 1.6 0.2 0.3 1.8 1.7 10.6 10.1 29 »
18/19 AX Armani Exchange Milan 0:24 -
0/0
0%
0/2
-
0/0
0
0/0
0 0 0 0 0 0.8 0 0 -1.2 5 »
17/18 AX Armani Exchange Milan 0:30 -
0/0
-
0/0
-
0/0
0
0/0
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 »
16/17 AX Armani Exchange Milan 11:12 46.2%
6/13
41.2%
7/17
-
0/0
1.5
0.9/0.6
0.8 0.5 0.5 0.1 0.2 2.1 0.2 3.3 1.9 10 »

FIBA Basketball World Cup Qualifiers

MIN 2P M/A 3P M/A FT M/A REB AS ST TO BS RBS PF RF PTS EFF GM
21/22 Italy 32:00 27.3%
3/11
60%
6/10
85%
17/20
5.5
3/2.5
4 0.5 2 0.5 - 1 - 20.5 20.5 2 »

Liga Endesa

MIN 2P M/A 3P M/A FT M/A REB AS ST TO BS RBS PF RF PTS EFF GM
21/22 Bitci Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz 25:10 51.9%
94/181
41.8%
77/184
85.9%
67/78
3.7
2.8/0.9
1.7 0.6 1.9 0.4 1 1.9 0.3 12.5 9.1 39 »

FIBA EuroBasket

MIN 2P M/A 3P M/A FT M/A REB AS ST TO BS RBS PF RF PTS EFF GM
2022 Italy 27:42 54.5%
24/44
45.1%
23/51
79.2%
19/24
4
3.6/0.4
2.7 1.7 1.7 0.4 - 1 - 19.4 18 7 »

Olympic Games

MIN 2P M/A 3P M/A FT M/A REB AS ST TO BS RBS PF RF PTS EFF GM
2021 Italy 29:45 57.6%
19/33
45.5%
10/22
81.8%
9/11
3
2.3/0.8
1.5 1.5 2 0.5 - 2.5 - 19.3 14.3 4 »

FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament

MIN 2P M/A 3P M/A FT M/A REB AS ST TO BS RBS PF RF PTS EFF GM
2021 Italy 29:00 57.7%
15/26
53.8%
7/13
100%
8/8
6.3
4.7/1.7
1.7 0 1 1 0 1.3 - 19.7 20.7 3 »
Seasons:   23/24 | 22/23 | 21/22 | 20/21 | 18/19 | 17/18 | 16/17

Type: Average | Totals

NBA

MIN 2P M/A 3P M/A FT M/A REB AS ST TO BS RBS PF RF PTS EFF GM
Totals 24:27 55.1%
118/214
40.1%
134/334
81.8%
54/66
3.7
2.8/1
1.5 0.7 1 0.3 - 1.7 - 10.5 9.4 66 »
Detroit Pistons 29:52 53.9%
48/89
42.6%
43/101
84.6%
22/26
4.4
3.6/0.8
1.8 0.9 1.1 0.3 - 1.8 - 15.4 13.4 16 »
Utah Jazz 22:43 56%
70/125
39.1%
91/233
80%
32/40
3.5
2.5/1
1.5 0.6 1 0.4 - 1.6 - 8.9 8.1 50 »
Home game 25:03 54.7%
58/106
35.4%
52/147
79.5%
31/39
3.9
2.9/1
1.7 0.7 1.1 0.4 - 1.9 - 9.8 8.6 31 »
Away game 23:54 55.6%
60/108
43.9%
82/187
85.2%
23/27
3.6
2.7/0.9
1.4 0.6 1 0.3 - 1.5 - 11.1 10.1 35 »
Wins 25:18 55.4%
46/83
38%
54/142
86.2%
25/29
4.1
3/1.1
1.6 0.9 1.1 0.3 - 1.6 - 9.6 9.3 29 »
Losses 23:47 55%
72/131
41.7%
80/192
78.4%
29/37
3.5
2.6/0.9
1.5 0.5 0.9 0.4 - 1.7 - 11.2 9.5 37 »
Last 5 games 35:00 58.6%
17/29
47.1%
16/34
91.7%
11/12
6
5.2/0.8
1.4 0.8 1.4 0.8 - 2.8 - 18.6 17.2 5 »
October 10:00 100%
3/3
42.9%
3/7
-
0/0
2
1/1
0.5 0 1 0.5 - 0.5 - 7.5 7 2 »
November 16:00 45%
9/20
41.8%
23/55
83.3%
5/6
2.2
1.6/0.6
0.7 0.4 0.9 0.3 - 1.4 - 6.6 4.9 14 »
December 26:32 56.5%
26/46
38.5%
30/78
76%
19/25
3.7
2.4/1.3
1.5 0.7 1.1 0.5 - 2.3 - 10.7 8.9 15 »
January 26:15 54.2%
26/48
40.2%
33/82
85.7%
6/7
4.5
3.5/1
2.1 0.7 1.1 0.3 - 1.5 - 9.8 10.3 16 »
February 26:48 59.2%
29/49
37.5%
21/56
71.4%
5/7
3.8
2.5/1.3
1.9 0.7 0.7 0 - 1.2 - 12.6 11.4 10 »
March 31:33 52.1%
25/48
42.9%
24/56
90.5%
19/21
5.1
4.4/0.7
1.7 1 1.4 0.6 - 2.2 - 15.7 14 9 »
Versus Minnesota Timberwolves 21:00 71.4%
5/7
37.5%
3/8
100%
2/2
3.5
2/1.5
2.5 0.5 1.5 0 - 1.5 - 10.5 10.5 2 »
Versus Phoenix Suns 17:30 61.5%
8/13
44.4%
8/18
100%
2/2
1.5
1/0.5
0.3 0.5 1 0.5 - 1.8 - 10.5 6.8 4 »
Versus Houston Rockets 29:00 100%
2/2
40%
2/5
-
0/0
7
5/2
3 0 1 0 - 2 - 10 14 1 »
Versus Philadelphia 76ers 29:00 66.7%
4/6
16.7%
2/12
-
0/0
5.5
4/1.5
2 0.5 2 0 - 1.5 - 7 5.5 2 »
Versus San Antonio Spurs 22:00 100%
1/1
50%
2/4
-
0/0
3
2/1
0 0 1 0 - 1 - 8 7 1 »
Versus Cleveland Cavaliers 30:00 28.6%
2/7
37.5%
3/8
60%
3/5
4.5
4/0.5
1.5 1 2.5 0 - 3 - 8 3.5 2 »
Versus Oklahoma City Thunder 25:00 77.8%
7/9
33.3%
5/15
100%
4/4
4.3
2.3/2
2 0.7 1 1.3 - 1 - 11 13.3 3 »
Versus New Orleans Pelicans 22:30 80%
4/5
44%
11/25
85.7%
6/7
3.3
2.8/0.5
1 1.3 1 0.3 - 2.3 - 11.8 10.3 4 »
Versus Indiana Pacers 25:00 63.6%
7/11
42.9%
6/14
-
0/0
3.3
2.3/1
1 0 1.3 0.3 - 1.7 - 10.7 8.3 3 »
Versus Orlando Magic 23:00 53.8%
7/13
45.5%
5/11
100%
3/3
3
2.7/0.3
3 1 0.3 0 - 1.3 - 10.7 12 3 »
Versus Sacramento Kings 13:30 60%
3/5
16.7%
1/6
-
0/0
1.5
1/0.5
0.5 0 0 0 - 0 - 4.5 3 2 »
Versus Charlotte Hornets 32:00 83.3%
5/6
36.4%
4/11
-
0/0
5.5
5/0.5
3 1.5 1 0.5 - 2.5 - 11 14 2 »
Versus Denver Nuggets 20:00 0%
0/1
25%
1/4
-
0/0
0
0/0
2 0 3 0 - 0 - 3 -2 1 »
Versus Boston Celtics 24:00 0%
0/2
40%
2/5
50%
1/2
4
3/1
3 1 2 0 - 2 - 7 5 1 »
Versus Toronto Raptors 26:20 37.5%
3/8
46.7%
7/15
100%
4/4
2.3
1.7/0.7
0 0.3 2 0.3 - 1.3 - 10.3 5.7 3 »
Versus Brooklyn Nets 23:00 28.6%
4/14
11.1%
1/9
-
0/0
4.7
3.3/1.3
1.3 0.7 0.7 0.7 - 1.7 - 3.7 2.7 3 »
Versus Los Angeles Clippers 31:30 46.2%
6/13
35.7%
5/14
33.3%
1/3
5.5
4.5/1
0.5 0.5 1.5 0 - 2.5 - 14 7.5 2 »
Versus Los Angeles Lakers 25:00 40%
2/5
41.7%
5/12
0%
0/2
4
2.3/1.7
2.7 0 0.7 0.3 - 2.3 - 6.3 6.3 3 »
Versus Chicago Bulls 12:00 33.3%
1/3
45.5%
5/11
-
0/0
1.5
0.5/1
0.5 0.5 0.5 0 - 0 - 8.5 6.5 2 »
Versus Memphis Grizzlies 15:00 12.5%
1/8
53.8%
7/13
-
0/0
2.3
2/0.3
2 1 0.7 0 - 1.3 - 7.7 6.7 3 »
Versus Washington Wizards 21:00 50%
2/4
66.7%
2/3
-
0/0
7
5/2
2 0 0 0 - 1 - 10 15 1 »
Versus Milwaukee Bucks 27:30 100%
4/4
25%
2/8
100%
2/2
3.5
2.5/1
1 1 1 0.5 - 2.5 - 8 7.5 2 »
Versus Miami Heat 32:00 57.1%
12/21
40.6%
13/32
66.7%
8/12
6.3
4.8/1.5
1.5 1 0.8 0.8 - 2.5 - 17.8 16 4 »
Versus Detroit Pistons 32:00 41.7%
5/12
63.6%
7/11
100%
1/1
4.5
3.5/1
2 1.5 0 0 - 1.5 - 16 17 2 »
Versus New York Knicks 30:40 62.5%
5/8
39.1%
9/23
100%
4/4
4.7
3/1.7
1.3 0.7 1.7 0.3 - 2 - 13.7 11.3 3 »
Versus Dallas Mavericks 28:20 72.2%
13/18
50%
8/16
100%
8/8
4
3.7/0.3
2.3 1 0.7 1 - 1.7 - 19.3 21 3 »
Versus Portland Trail Blazers 22:15 62.5%
5/8
38.1%
8/21
100%
5/5
3
2.3/0.8
1.5 0.5 0.8 0.5 - 1.3 - 9.8 9.3 4 »

Simone  Fontecchio
Simone Fontecchio
Height: 203 cm
Weight: 95 kg
Born: 1995-12-08, Pescara, Italy



Seasons:   23/24 | 22/23 | 21/22 | 20/21 | 18/19 | 17/18 | 16/17

Date Team Opponent Score MIN 2P M/A 3P M/A FT M/A REB AS ST TO BS RBS PF RF PTS EFF
59-76 26 50%
3/6
42.9%
3/7
100%
1/1
5
3/2
1 0 2 1 0 3 0 16 11
79-80 34 66.7%
2/3
75%
3/4
100%
2/2
1
1/0
3 2 5 0 0 2 0 15 12
91-59 24 83.3%
5/6
50%
3/6
-
0/0
6
5/1
4 0 5 0 4 2 0 19 14
72-73 31 100%
7/7
57.1%
4/7
100%
4/4
6
4/2
2 2 1 3 0 3 0 30 36
107-85 21 50%
2/4
40%
2/5
100%
2/2
4
4/0
1 0 1 1 0 2 0 12 10
93-83 34 60%
3/5
58.3%
7/12
0%
0/1
3
3/0
3 1 3 0 0 3 0 27 20
62-78 27 40%
2/5
42.9%
3/7
80%
4/5
9
8/1
3 0 2 1 5 0 0 17 15
62-90 28 33.3%
2/6
66.7%
4/6
100%
3/3
5
5/0
1 1 1 0 7 2 0 19 10
89-84 28 66.7%
2/3
75%
3/4
100%
2/2
4
2/2
1 1 1 0 0 3 0 15 15
72-80 29 50%
4/8
50%
1/2
-
0/0
3
1/2
2 0 2 0 2 4 0 11 3
93-72 37 75%
6/8
57.1%
4/7
100%
3/3
7
4/3
5 2 0 0 2 2 0 27 32
80-69 27 83.3%
5/6
0%
0/6
-
0/0
5
3/2
1 0 2 1 0 1 2 10 9
78-79 21 50%
1/2
33.3%
1/3
75%
3/4
3
3/0
0 0 3 0 1 1 2 8 4
83-87 25 33.3%
1/3
80%
4/5
100%
2/2
9
6/3
2 1 0 0 0 2 0 16 23
101-86 28 100%
4/4
50%
2/4
100%
5/5
2
2/0
1 2 2 0 7 2 0 19 11
78-91 17 33.3%
1/3
0%
0/1
-
0/0
2
2/0
2 0 1 0 0 1 0 2 1
83-77 26 25%
1/4
50%
2/4
50%
1/2
3
1/2
4 0 1 0 0 0 0 9 9
92-89 28 60%
3/5
25%
1/4
100%
4/4
1
1/0
6 0 0 1 2 5 0 13 9
91-70 17 33.3%
1/3
75%
3/4
50%
1/2
0
0/0
0 1 3 0 0 5 0 12 1
95-86 17 0%
0/2
25%
1/4
-
0/0
1
1/0
2 0 2 0 0 0 0 3 -1
67-72 21 42.9%
3/7
50%
1/2
-
0/0
3
3/0
0 1 0 1 2 1 0 9 6