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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