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Derrick Jones Jr. might be due for a breakout season next year:
The 22 year old has shown slight statistical improvements from the year prior. This year, DJJ has shown he can be more to the offense than just a lob threat.
+0.9 FGA
+.20 FG%
+1.9 PPG
+0.5 APG
+.172 FT%
While only slight improvements, this does not tell the full story.
+0.9 FGA
+.20 FG%
+1.9 PPG
+0.5 APG
+.172 FT%
While only slight improvements, this does not tell the full story.
In a February game against the reigning Finals MVP Kawhi Leonard and the Los Angeles Clippers, Derrick Jones Jr had arguably the best game of his career.
31 Mins
10-12 (83.3%)
3/5 from 3pt (60%)
25 Pts
9 Reb
3 Ast
1 Blk
2 Stl
31 Mins
10-12 (83.3%)
3/5 from 3pt (60%)
25 Pts
9 Reb
3 Ast
1 Blk
2 Stl
This was just the start of a career month for Derrick Jones Jr. Later that month, DJJ participated in the NBA Slam Dunk Contest. He emerged victorious despite controversy regarding the legitimacy of his victory.
Airplane Mode has attempted an extra 3 per game comoared to the year prior however his 3pt% has decreased by .038%. Despite this, DJJ has shown he can shoot from deep tying his career high of 3 made 3’s in a single game 3 times this year (nice).
DJJ has also shown to be an incredibly versatile defender similar to his teammate Bam Adebayo. Within a 2 week stretch, he was asked to defend Trae Young, Bradley Beal, Anthony Davis, LeBron James, Rui Hachimura, and Kristaps Porzingis. They shot a combined 5-21.
Derrick Jones Jr. will be a free agent this summer and is a crucial player the Miami Heat should hope too resign. Despite only slight stat improvements this year, Airplane Mode is a name to look out for in the MIP race next year.
