Last February, the Mavs gave up on Dorian Finney-Smith to get their hands on Kyrie Irving. To compensate for this departure during this “free agency”, the Mavericks were looking for wingers capable of defending hard. In addition to Grant WilliamsDallas thus attracted Derrick Jones Jr.
The latter was recruited after two rather discreet years in Chicago where he mainly spoke about his athletic and defensive qualities.
” We are delighted to welcome Derrick to Dallas. », Nico Harrison posterthe GM of the Mavericks, according to whom Derrick has always demonstrated a team spirit and an ability to adapt his game to complement that of his teammates. »
A “role player” in short who does not need to pull the blanket on him. In Illinois, the 26-year-old was content with a substitute role, with an average playing time (15 minutes) and fewer responsibilities compared to his previous years, in Miami or Portland.
To see if Dallas decides to use it more. ” His versatility on both sides of the court will allow us to exploit his skills and athletic qualities in a variety of five different “, already imagines Nico Harrison speaking of the winner of the dunk contest 2020.
The physical dimension of the newcomer, whose salary is estimated at 2.7 million dollars, is undeniable. His arrival, however, will not fully compensate Dorian Finney-Smith because, unlike the latter, Derrick Jones Jr. does not represent an external threat (30% in career with a low volume of shots).
How to read the stats? MJ = matches played; Min = Minutes; Shots = Shots made / Shots attempted; 3pts = 3-points / 3-points attempted; LF = free throws made / free throws attempted; Off = offensive rebound; Def= defensive rebound; Tot = Total bounces; Pd = assists; Fte: Personal fouls; Int = Intercepts; Bp = Lost bullets; Ct: Counters; Points = Points.
