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Jaden McDaniels wants to establish himself as one of the best two-way players in the league

Before being drafted, he used to study the videos of Pascal Siakam and Jonathan Isaac. From now on, to progress in defense, Jaden McDanielsretained in 28th position by Wolves in 2020, analyzes… his own game, to see how he behaves against the best attackers.

What I do (Also) a lot is studying the players I’m up against before the match by looking at their ‘highlights’. In my opinion, my length, my height and the speed at which I can move my supports help me a lot. Being able to move as fast as the fullbacks and defend from positions 1-4 helps me a lot “, continues the winger, in an interview for Hoopshype.

From address to 3-dots

This season, the 22-year-old can boast of being one of the few players in the league, along with Anthony Davis, Joel Embiid or Kristaps Porzingis, to turn in at least one block and one interception per game.

Asked about his influences on defense, he cites Patrick Beverley, his former teammate in Minnesota. Or Elston Turner, the house specialist within the “coaching staff”, himself an NBA player in the 1980s. I remember at the beginning of the year I wasn’t very good at getting around screens, but he helped me overcome them by giving me little tips on guys who are good screeners . »

His defensive investment is no longer his only priority. His recent match against the Bulls proved that the winger, author of a big block from behind on DeMar DeRozan, was capable of creating on offense, making the right cuts to the circle and sanctioning in “catch-and-shoot” .

I would say stay aggressive offensively, go to my zones while still shooting 3-pointers really well. I want to keep defending against the best opposing player and make it as difficult for him as possible. », Fixes the winger on this double function. This season, he has regained his long distance skill level from his rookie season, at 36%. With 52% general success, he averages 11 points, his best average.

A comparison with Brandon Ingram

A trajectory and a profile that allow him to dare a comparison: Brandon Ingram. ” With our length, size and ability to create our own shot from mid-range. Just like his development in a few years, he took that leap forward to win the MIP trophy. He’s a guy I look up to and look up to too. »

The Pelicans player, who obtained the title of best progression when leaving the Lakers, was much more developed in attack in his first seasons. To see if Jaden McDaniels manages to imitate the All-Star in the long term.

I would like to be an All-Star one day. For now, what seems feasible to me is to be part of the ‘All-Defensive’ team. I feel like I could be one of the best two-way players in the league. Then continue to build from All-Star selections, be playoff MVP and those types of things “, Aims Rudy Gobert’s teammate.

We understand better with this kind of goals in mind, and this potential, why the Wolves did not want to let go in the transfer with Utah. ” I try not to think about it at all. I let the business be done. […] I feel like I can control what I will become by working hard. Knowing that my potential is huge inspires me to keep working and trying to be the best player I can be. “, Finishes the hope of Wolves.

Jaden McDaniels Percentage Bounces
Season Team GM Minimum Shots 3 points LF Off Def Early pd party Int bp CT Points
2020-21 MIN 63 24 44.7 36.4 60.0 0.8 2.9 3.7 1.1 2.7 0.6 0.8 1.0 6.8
2021-22 MIN 70 26 46.0 31.7 80.3 1.1 3.1 4.2 1.1 3.2 0.7 1.1 0.8 9.2
2022-23 MIN 27 30 52.7 36.9 75.0 1.2 2.2 3.4 1.5 3.5 1.2 1.6 1.2 10.9
Total 160 26 46.9 34.3 73.1 1.0 2.9 3.9 1.2 3.1 0.7 1.0 0.9 8.5

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