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32. Jaden McDaniels

32. 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 now averaged double-digits in Points over the last two years. In the previous campaign, McDaniels was named a Second Team All-Defensive player.

A rising star on last year’s team 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: 284
  • Per Game Averages:

    27.6 MP
    .560 eFG%
    .729 FT%
    9.8 PTS
    3.7 RB
    1.4 AST
    0.8 STL
    0.8 BLK

    22 Playoff Games
    30.3 MP
    .615 eFG%
    .787 FT%
    11.4 PTS
    3.5 RB
    1.0 AST
    0.7 STL
    1.3 BLK

  • Advanced Stats:

    10.3 PER
    .577 TS%
    -0.8 VORP
    11.6 WS

    22 Playoff Games
    13.5 PER
    .645 TS%
    0.7 VORP
    1.7 WS

  • Major Accolades and Awards:

    Second Team All-Defensive (2024)

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