He graduated high school, and then did a postgraduate year at IMG Academy. So while he was drafted “out of high school” he met the requirement of being 1 year removed from completing high school prior to entering the draft. LeBron would still be the only player drafted “immediately” out of high school.
THE_Mr_Stone
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Simons did an additional year after graduating, that’s why he was older. He spent a postgraduate year at IMG Academy.