"Mike's energy and enthusiasm are contagious. Your experience with Mike is sure to be an unforgettable one." -
- Mike Saunders, Legendary Head Trainer, New York Knicks
"Mike Simmel is unique. He is passionate and 100% committed about his desire to perform, be the best and support others. He is one of the most gifted players on our roster, while at the same time being one of the most unsuspecting talents on the team. I am proud and thrilled to bring Mike to our Fans.”
- Todd Davis, President and CEO,
Harlem Wizards
Basketball Hall of Fame coach Bob Hurley Sr., of St. Anthony High School in Jersey City, said he got to know Simmel when he was a kid attending a basketball camp Hurley coached. Hurley said “even then Simmel’s love of the game and determination to carve out a place in basketball was evident.”
The coach attends Bounce Out the Stigma camps each summer. He described the camp as “utterly life changing.”
“I figured out that there’s nothing different about these kids. They love basketball in their own way. We teach them and have fun with it,” Hurley said. “Mike has taught me a valuable lesson about life.”

Basketball Hall of Fame coach Bob Hurley Sr.
The coach attends Bounce Out the Stigma camps each summer. He described them as “utterly life changing.”
“Even (at a young age) Simmel’s love of the game and determination to carve out a place in basketball was evident. Bounce Out the Stigma camps are utterly life changing. I figured out that there’s nothing different about these kids. They love basketball in their own way. We teach them and have fun with it. Mike has taught me a valuable lesson about life.”
Former New York Knicks and NBA Star John Starks
"It takes a special individual to be able to give up their time and give back to children. You watch these kids come out and hug him, it's amazing. Amazing…I'm proud of Mike and the road he's traveled to get to this point."
President & CEO, of World Famous Harlem Wizards, Todd Davis
"Mike Simmel is unique. He is passionate and 100% committed about his desire to perform, be the best and support others. He is one of the most gifted players on our roster, while at the same time being one of the most unsuspecting talents on the team. I am proud and thrilled to bring Mike to our Fans.”
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