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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 5 ก.ย. 2024
- Jaden McDaniels has been a bright spot for the Minnesota Timberwolves, helping them adjust to the Rudy Gobert trade and figure out a new plan after the Karl Anthony-Towns injury.
His defense has been one of the most promising aspects of his game, but McDaniels' offensive progression has made major strides as well. Jaden McDaniels defense, paired with the newfound offensive freedom, is shaping up to be a perfect pairing next to Anthony Edwards both now and whenever KAT comes back.
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Do you think Jaden McDaniels is a future All-Star?
Easily
Absolutely
ya
Yep
I hope so but I don’t think there should be any doubt he won’t be on many all defensive teams! He deserves it this year if you watch the game and not just stats
great timing after his performance against the Bulls
He’s cold we love him in MN… we got Mj& Scotty 2.0
Would be cool to see
As a lifelong diehard wolves fan it’s very impressive how knowledgeable you are about the team alexhoops! Even your videos that your critical of the wolves I still feel like your takes are always fair and still have yet to find a video I disagree with you on
Completely agree. His analysis of the Wolves is spot on.
So true
Couldn’t say it better.
It's so weird to have someone who isn't a wolves fan to watch them at all.
@@bustatron the wolves are fun, im not a fan but i like watching timberwolves games
i knew jaden mcdaniels was a very good defender but the flashes he has shown of being a solid or good midrange scorer raises his ceiling to entirely new heights if he can continue to develop his ability to create off the dribble
Finally someone saw his potential. I initially thought of him as a 3&D player but he can actually be more 😲
I'm not a Wolves fan, but I tell people about this guy all the time; now, the casuals will know more about him. He's low-key, one of my favorite players
After tonight's game when Ant got injured Jaden could go on a tear because hes shown if he can score and now he might be the first option and can be a 20 point per game scorer
Already one of my most favorite Timberwolves players, I hope he can expand his offensive game how Mikal Bridges has.
he is a bit like Bridges but with a few inches on him and maybe averaging one more block and being that 3-4 guy vs Bridges being more a typical 3 guy
@@mrvk39 way better defender than mikal bridges will ever be
@@fluxszs when Bridges played with bigger stars, he was all-nba defense.. what are you talking about? its that now, he is #1 star and he is out of his depth. he should be that #3 guy to be both good offensively and a lock-down defender.
@@mrvk39 better defender.. not better player
@@fluxszs Bridges was FIRST all-defense... comprehend?
I can see him becoming like Jerami Grant, a borderline all-star who is also a great 2-way player.
jerami grant with shades of pg's smoothness
These videos are honestly amazing and give the more underrated players a great analysis. Really cool learning more about the new upcoming stars
Players like Jalen McDaniels, Jared Vanderbilt, PG, and Kawhi are my favorite prototypes. 6’7-6’9, can guard 1-5, play 1-5, score off the dribble, and basically do everything any team could need then to do.
Vanderbilt can’t score off the dribble
exactly what I was thinking
Much as I love Vando, he could not play 1 through 5.
I love this squad currently this season for us! Defs agree Jady moves very well for his size. Really lanky, but very fluid and versatile with solid court IQ. Love his game and potential ceiling.
Would love to hear your thoughts on Naz Reid too. Similarly a part of the building blocks of this squad making a huge impact.
Bro I was just thinking about how he's been cooking as of late I'm glad you made the video Alex
underrated player
I'm watching him play right now. Dude will be a top 25 player.
He definitely needs to be on an all defensive team, he is practically a one man defense at times for the wolves and he’s so good at getting steals and blocking shots and then getting his team points in transition off those turnovers
When you look at his drives to the hoop, you'll notice he's pretty technical on his shots - strong move to avoid block shots, holds ball up high to prevent small guards from stripping it away. Still he need to continue to work on his handles and bulk up a little more yet but it's been a vast improvement this year for him. Hoping with Ant and Jaden is they become like a Tatum/Brown kind of pairing but better.
I'm sure Gobert is ecstatic to be playing defense with Mcdaniels... Conley, Jaden, Gobert, Slo-mo, and Prince is quite the defensive squad.
Once he develops more strength he will blossom into a more consistent potentially 18ppg scorer. I could see hom averagong 21 on a different team, but with kat and ant 18 is very good for a third option.
He's a more skilled Jared Vanderbilt
thanks for shedding light on underrated/under-appreciated players
He was my draft crush coming out of WU, not even for defensive reasons. His offense game has always been attractive with his frame but now being an elite defender on top of that his ceiling is even higher than I originally thought. Easily all star level player even if the offense doesn't become as good as it can. If it does though, look out.
Happy for the brother, this is why you give players time to develop
Watched him in highschool. Always been a high level scorer his defense is actually a surprise to me
My this dudes vids always impeccable timing lmaoo
love the size skill combo, reminds me of what was expected out of cam reddish
"They have KD. We have Jaden McDaniels"- Antman
Ant and JMac is the wolves' bootleg version of MJ and Pippen lol
He was a dawg back in highschool I watched him at the Tacoma done
I’m not saying he’s a Leonard two way hof but he has the potential to be the best defender on a championship team while being the 2nd option
Great video I watch every Timberwolves game and jaden is amazing. The fan base always says we don’t care which super star has the ball end game we have Jaden. 🔒
His 25 point game the other day vs the hawks was huge. And the fact that he is going to be if not already the best perimeter defender in the nba. him, Ant and kat make the t wolves future look bright I mean REAL bright..naz reid to.
Yeahh man...people need to take notice
@AlexHoops wow you was right look at him now and Ant knew something we didn’t.
Twolves fan here he solid hope he can prove himself in the playoffs go wolves 💪💪💪
Playoffs? 😳
@@chexnfx7161 Timberwolves literally don’t wanna make the playoffs these loses are so immature
@@Slouthx the bulls one was definitely horrible, but celtics one the other night wasn't the wolves fault. every other game we've lost i agree with tho
@@chexnfx7161 yes playoffs.. they're gonna make it 6-7th seed..
@@staredown480 can only hope. We’re 1 game away from being out of playoffs completely.
A Star indeed!!!!
Jaden Mcdainel
What separates a quintessential 3+D guy from a star is his handle. 3+D guys with a handle easily turn into all-stars. I think McDaniels has that potential. I am not saying he will for sure reach it, but the upside is there, even though 22 is no longer very "young" by NBA standards. 3rd year is where players break out but I feel that with KAT and Gobert, the situation for him to break out is a bit limited. It helped him that KAT was out for a long time but I feel Wolves need to move on from KAT/Gobert duo for the team to have a real future. If Wolves trade KAT . for lets say all-star PG, I can see McDaniels shine as the 3rd star on that team.
Hot take but I feel like Jaden McDaniels has a higher celling than Paolo Banchero
Imagine if mcdaniels and Vanderbilt were on the same team🙂
well they were, and it was incredible
I'm a die hard wolves fan, i'm glad you liked my favorite starter from last year Vando, we call him V8.. KAT benefited a lot when he was on the floor with them
@@staredown480 him and pat bev meant so much to this team, and most people don't realise how great they both actually are
It may seem like a stretch now but he could easily be in a similar path like kawhi was big key player on defense but then he grows into an offensive threat
Yes he is but for some stupid reason, Finch does not design plays for him and he doesn't design place for anyone, yes he should be averaging 20 points per game for sure right now Anthony Edwards said that we don't even know the half of how talented he is, it's ridiculous he's not getting more touches, Finch needs to make sure he gets fifteen to twenty shots per game at least
I'm still upset that McDaniels got snubbed from the all defense selections this year. It was evident in the playoffs with him out the T-Wolves were missing a key piece of the team.
P.S
NAAAAAAZ REEEEIIIIIIIDDDD
Baby Kawhi and I've heard people call OG or Mikal Bridges that title but Jaden is the closest. I honestly don't think his offense will ever be that but THAT'S why its BABY Kawhi and not Kawhi. Wolves would be wise to lock him down now with a long-term deal in the 90-110 million dollar range. Casuals won't understand but this dude might be an obvious young guy deserving of max $ next yr around this time. The Mikal Bridges contract is what they need to do NOW!!!
hey do you do the video editing yourself or have someone do it?
ant edwards said it best: "yea they have KD, but we have Jalen McDaniels 💯
accidentally found your channel but i'm impressed how great your videos
Great video !
Him and Leonard miller🔥
Yes a future all-star
His defense is so good that he could score like 4 ppg and still be a positive player. If he puts up like 15 ppg he’s gonna be a beast to deal with
i thought mcdaniels and vanderbilt were the same guy lol, great video
Jaden continuing to make that leap man. Can't wait for the play-in/playoffs
well....
@@jettslife9085 my disappointment is immeasurable
When Minne drafted him I said this draft class was insane for them. I predicted that he would be a KD-esque type of player. Not being his volume but his scoring ability. a 6'9-7'0 off-dribble scorer but with a defensive mind on top of it
W video Jaden Mcdaniels is on locks every game
Jaden is life
If you look at pictures of Jaden next to KAT Jaden is taller
Whose a better defender? Jaden McDaniels or Jarred Vanderbilt?
the Wolves knew how good he was. Utah wanted him instead of two first in the Rudy trade.
Shout out Clint Parks
Yeah now imagine if the wolves hadn't given away Vanderbilt along with half their young core and future draft prospects for an aging center who takes a swing at his own teammate
Please do a video on josh okogies defence
He better make an all defensive team or imma be pissed
Good shit 🔥🔥🔥🤙🏽
We need to use Garza
He’s a 3, D, and Dunk 2 way player.
Jaden is that guy
He was frustrating me as a bulls fan yesterday.
You can tell jadens a natural scorer, just hasn’t gotten that role. If he was traded to the jazz he’s averaging an easy 18 with great efficiency rn.
was waiting on this one king
we need a kuminGOD video
they just need to give him the green light and he'll show how good he can actually be
We'll see
He shut down fox easy last night
I see him as a Grant from Portland
A better Harris from 6ers
A better RJ from Knicks
Ayyy federal way made!
i see shades of kd in him if he can improve enough
“Hiding a star” is different from casuals not knowing who he is
if he can put on 20 pounds of muscle, his defense is going to jump to another level from his all-defensive campaign this season.
I love how fake NBA fans say that the Timberwolves trades have been bad when they're managing to be a top Western team with their best player injured all season.
Could be a Jimmy butler like player.
Can we get a video on Austin Reaves? The man is legit keeping the Lakers season alive and deserves some respect outside of us Lakers fans who get to enjoy him every game.
His offense profile will be similar to jerami grant
Ant and Jaden are baby Jordan and Pippen / Paul George and Kawhi
Reminds me of Durant a little with defense. He’s only 22. He needs to keep working hard and he could be an all star. Kat is going to damage TW chemistry when he returns ux some players won’t be happy about playing less min especially since they’re winning without him
This guy 100% needs to be at minimum 2nd defensive team All NBA
This aged well
The night he has new career high 25
Now 26
so he went and broke his hand
JADEN IS A SUPERSTAR 💫
Lol. A decent blogger(70K subscribers) did a redraft of the 2020 draft and didn't include Jaden in his top 10 recently. 🤣🤣🤣
They have KD? we got Jaden McDaniels
JD3
Jaden is the goat
Wolves fans know he is a hidden gem but he’s ours
Seasons over
They aren’t hiding him homie punched a wall and had to sit out for the playoff games with the nuggets???
This video was posted loooooong before that my guy
To be honest with you, I don't think that they're hiding him, they're just underutilizing him, everyone knows he's had star potential, he was a five-star recruit... There are too many cooks in the kitchen on the Timberwolves, that's part of the problem
I would agree with this prior to trading dlo. His usage has gone up a lot
Edward’s just got injured
but he punched a wall...
God I hope