20. Jaden McDaniels

The Timberwolves drafted Jaden McDaniels with the 28th Overall Pick in 2020, and the Washington Husky proved Minnesota right with their selection.

McDaniels saw significant playing time as a rookie, and as he enters his fifth year, his defensive versatility to shut down forwards regardless of size and skill.  As each season progressed, McDaniels kept improving, and though he is a streaky scorer, he has shown annual progression in his PPG metrics.  He has also shown strong defensive presence, as displayed by his Second Team All-Defensive Selection in 2024.

A rising star on the 2024 and 2025 teams that made the Western Conference Finals, McDaniels is a key player for Minnesota’s future success.

The Bullet Points

  • Position: Power Forward, Small Forward
  • Departed:

    Selected in the 1st Round, 28th Overall in the Amateur Draft 11/18/20.
  • Games Played: 366
  • Per Game Averages:

    28.5 MP
    .554 eFG%
    .752 FT%
    10.3 PTS
    4.2 RB
    1.5 AST
    0.9 STL
    0.8 BLK

    37 Playoff Games
    31.5 MP
    .596 eFG%
    .827 FT%
    12.7 PTS
    4.4 RB
    1.2 AST
    0.9 STL
    1.1 BLK
  • Advanced Stats:

    11.1 PER
    .573 TS%
    0.5 VORP
    17.9 WS

    37 Playoff Games
    14.4 PER
    .626 TS%
    1.3 VORP
    3.2 WS
  • Major Accolades and Awards:

    Second Team All-Defensive (2024)
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