Whether in Minnesota or Memphis next, Tyus Jones has always been very reliable. The playmaker knows how to distribute and sometimes score, while losing very, very few balls, which makes him a valuable player coming off the bench.
His new teammates in Washington, since he was transferred as part of the triangle exchange with Boston and Memphis around Marcus Smart and Kristaps Porzingis, as well as his coach, can only confirm the qualities of Tre Jones’ brother.
” He is calm “, notes Kyle Kuzma for The Athletic. “He is a professional game organizer and passer,” continues Corey Kispert. “He’s a coach on the field,” adds Wes Unseld Jr. “He doesn’t lose the ball. He is reliable and brings leadership and a presence that makes him my extension on the floor. »
“I worked for eight seasons for this. At the same time, the work is only just beginning because there are more responsibilities, therefore more pressure”
However, there is a big change for the playmaker this year. After eight seasons in the NBA in a replacement role, behind Ricky Rubio and Jeff Teague in Minnesota then Ja Morant in Memphis, he will finally become a starter. It’s not ordinary and it’s tasty.
” It’s amazing. We aspire to that and we always want more, right? “, he reacts. “If you don’t want to get more responsibilities, you have to change jobs in my opinion. I worked for eight seasons for this. At the same time, the work is only just beginning because there are more responsibilities, therefore more pressure. »
Especially since, in addition to this change in status, Tyus Jones is at the end of his contract at the end of this 2023/24 financial year. Becoming a starter in the year when you have to show yourself the most is perfect timing. Although it can also be the ideal currency for a transfer in February…
Aware of his luck
Isn’t that complicated to manage when he’s supposed to be having a fulfilling year in the major five? “It’s part of the business. I try not to think about it too much. I try to focus on basketball and remember how lucky I am. The rest will take care of itself. »
In any case, Kyle Kuzma is counting a lot on the former Grizzlies, with his experience and his collective mentality, to organize the “new look” Wizards.
“Having a player like him to mentor young people is positive,” explains the former Lakers. “He is focused and determined. He really emphasizes the collective aspect of basketball. This is quite rare, because he never thinks about his statistics. He doesn’t care if he makes 10 passes. He just wants to make the right choices. »
| Tyus Jones | Percentage | Rebounds | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | Team | MJ | Min | Shots | 3pts | L.F. | Off | Def | Early | Pd | Party | Int | Bp | Ct | Pts |
| 2015-16 | MIN | 37 | 16 | 35.9 | 30.2 | 71.8 | 0.2 | 1.1 | 1.3 | 2.9 | 0.9 | 0.8 | 0.9 | 0.1 | 4.2 |
| 2016-17 | MIN | 60 | 13 | 41.4 | 35.6 | 76.7 | 0.2 | 1.0 | 1.1 | 2.6 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.6 | 0.1 | 3.5 |
| 2017-18 | MIN | 82 | 18 | 45.7 | 34.9 | 87.7 | 0.2 | 1.4 | 1.6 | 2.8 | 1.3 | 1.2 | 0.7 | 0.1 | 5.1 |
| 2018-19 | MIN | 68 | 23 | 41.5 | 31.7 | 84.1 | 0.3 | 1.6 | 2.0 | 4.8 | 1.2 | 1.2 | 0.7 | 0.1 | 6.9 |
| 2019-20 | SAME | 65 | 19 | 45.9 | 37.9 | 74.1 | 0.1 | 1.5 | 1.6 | 4.4 | 0.7 | 0.9 | 0.9 | 0.1 | 7.5 |
| 2020-21 | SAME | 70 | 18 | 43.1 | 32.1 | 91.1 | 0.3 | 1.7 | 2.0 | 3.7 | 0.4 | 0.9 | 0.7 | 0.1 | 6.3 |
| 2021-22 | SAME | 73 | 21 | 45.1 | 39.0 | 81.8 | 0.2 | 2.2 | 2.4 | 4.4 | 0.4 | 0.9 | 0.6 | 0.0 | 8.7 |
| 2022-23 | SAME | 80 | 24 | 43.8 | 37.1 | 80.0 | 0.4 | 2.2 | 2.5 | 5.2 | 0.4 | 1.0 | 0.9 | 0.1 | 10.3 |
| Total | 535 | 19 | 43.6 | 35.7 | 81.4 | 0.2 | 1.6 | 1.9 | 3.9 | 0.8 | 1.0 | 0.8 | 0.1 | 6.8 | |
How to read the stats? MJ = matches played; Min = Minutes; Shots = Successful shots / Attempted shots; 3pts = 3-points / 3-points attempted; LF = free throws made / free throws attempted; Off = offensive rebound; Def=defensive rebound; Tot = Total rebounds; Pd = assists; Fte: Personal fouls; Int = Intercepts; Bp = Lost balls; Ct: Against; Pts = Points.
