Derrick Jones Jr. has made the most of a one-year contract, helping the Dallas Mavericks while playing what he described as his 'natural position.'
did not experience the robust defensive resurgence they benefited from until moves were made before the midseason trade deadline to acquireand Daniel Gafford. However, veteran wing Derrick Jones Jr., who was signed in free agency, has contributed significantly to their defensive results while providing career-best shooting results from the perimeter.
May 15, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren shoots / Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports Whether he's guarding Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Paul George, or any NBA superstar, Jones views defensive assignments as being simpler than what observers may view the approach being to getting the job done. He uses film study and leans on past experiences to learn the spots and methods used that those talents like to use and works to make them get to a second or third move in order to disrupt their rhythm.
"It's amazing how much easier my job becomes when I can send them to the rim," Jones told MavericksGameday.com. "If they try to go up against us, I'm comfortable with the results. If they try to drop the ball off, that's my cue to go get it." "I see him similarly to how I see myself defensively," Jones told MavericksGameday.com. "I hold him to the same standard as I hold myself. Not many people can blow by him - it's a rare occurrence. That's my thought. We hold it down."
A significant element of Jones's thriving in his natural position has been his unwavering confidence in his perimeter shooting ability. This season, he shot a career-best 34.3% from deep while averaging single-season bests in points . He's not only remained confident in his shooting while being a finishing threat in transition and on cuts, as well as attacking closeouts.
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