If the Wolves had refused all offers for Jaden McDaniels at the time of the Draft, it was because they cared about him. They announced it on Monday by dropping a big check: $136 million over five years ! This is huge for a player who remains in his best career season, but who was averaging around 12 points and 4 rebounds. A contract reminiscent of that of Devin Vassell, which the Spurs extended for $146 million over five seasons.
“ We like to reward people who deserve it », Explained Tim Connelly, president of the Wolves. “ Jaden is an important part of what we are putting together now. He’s going to get better and better, he’s a great kid and we think the best is yet to come for him. »
In constant progress since his arrival at the Wolves, McDaniels brings volume of play and defense to a team which has no real weak point, with a balance between strong attackers (Edwards, Towns) and great defenders ( Gobert, Conley and McDaniels).
The only imperative for the young winger: avoid putting his nerves on the wall in the corridors of an NBA room. Last season, he broke his hand during halftime of the game against the Pelicans. Result: no playoffs for him!
| Jaden McDaniels | Percentage | Rebounds | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | Team | MJ | Min | Shots | 3pts | L.F. | Off | Def | Early | Pd | Party | Int | Bp | Ct | Pts |
| 2020-21 | MIN | 63 | 24 | 44.7 | 36.4 | 60.0 | 0.8 | 2.9 | 3.7 | 1.1 | 2.7 | 0.6 | 0.8 | 1.0 | 6.8 |
| 2021-22 | MIN | 70 | 26 | 46.0 | 31.7 | 80.3 | 1.1 | 3.1 | 4.2 | 1.1 | 3.2 | 0.7 | 1.1 | 0.8 | 9.2 |
| 2022-23 | MIN | 79 | 31 | 51.7 | 39.8 | 73.6 | 1.2 | 2.7 | 3.9 | 1.9 | 3.4 | 0.9 | 1.4 | 1.0 | 12.1 |
| Total | 212 | 27 | 48.2 | 36.0 | 73.1 | 1.0 | 2.9 | 3.9 | 1.4 | 3.2 | 0.8 | 1.1 | 0.9 | 9.6 | |
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.
