This is a symbolic milestone for Tre Jones. Especially when we remember that he was only chosen in 41st position, therefore in the second round, of the 2020 Draft. With the double confrontation against the Blazers, the Spurs replacement playmaker reached and then exceeded 200 matches played in San Antonio.
“I was just hoping to make the team,” he remembers, forExpress Newsthe one who is now aiming for 300 meetings. “He makes the most of the abilities he possesses and he has a unique competitive spirit,” continues Gregg Popovich. “That makes up for the fact that he wasn’t the fifth pick in the Draft or anything. He's a competitor. »
Like his brother Tyus, Tre has mainly been a substitute since the start of his career. Again this season when the Texan coach tried to transform Jeremy Sochan into a playmaker. It's not a problem for him.
“I try to be a leader on and off the floor, to be an extension of the coach on the floor,” he assures. “He’s a great leader so I’m just trying to do it for him and for our team.” »
Dog and lion heart
This season, in 23 minutes coming off the bench, Tre Jones averages 8.2 points and 5 assists. And his teammates are delighted with his performances.
“He’s a dog, a leader. He speaks, pushes everyone to be ready. Defensively, he puts pressure on from the throw-in. He brings a certain energy,” explains Devin Vassell. “He’s one of those players who can really make an impact with the substitutes,” continues Doug McDermott. “He moves the ball. He is regular. »
To the point of being compared to a former NBA champion in San Antonio in 1999. “He’s a bit like Avery Johnson.”slips Gregg Popovich who coached this playmaker, whose best career seasons were those in Texas. “He has the heart of a lion. »
| Tre Jones | Percentage | Rebounds | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | Team | MJ | Min | Shots | 3pts | L.F. | Off | Def | Early | Pd | Party | Int | Bp | Ct | Pts |
| 2020-21 | SAN | 37 | 7 | 47.4 | 60.0 | 89.5 | 0.2 | 0.4 | 0.6 | 1.1 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 0.4 | 0.0 | 2.5 |
| 2021-22 | SAN | 69 | 17 | 49.0 | 19.6 | 78.0 | 0.4 | 1.8 | 2.3 | 3.4 | 1.1 | 0.6 | 0.7 | 0.1 | 6.0 |
| 2022-23 | SAN | 68 | 29 | 45.9 | 28.5 | 86.0 | 0.8 | 2.8 | 3.6 | 6.6 | 1.4 | 1.3 | 1.6 | 0.1 | 12.9 |
| 2023-24 | SAN | 27 | 24 | 47.3 | 25.9 | 83.8 | 0.7 | 2.1 | 2.8 | 5.0 | 1.2 | 0.8 | 1.4 | 0.2 | 8.2 |
| Total | 201 | 20 | 47.0 | 26.9 | 83.7 | 0.6 | 1.9 | 2.5 | 4.3 | 1.1 | 0.8 | 1.0 | 0.1 | 8.0 | |
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.
