The defensive stalwart for Dallas is often tasked with covering the opposing team’s best player.
LA Clippers guard James Harden tries to get past Dallas Mavericks forward Derrick Jones Jr. during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Dallas, Friday, Nov. 10, 2023. and P.J. Washington, the team went into the final game of the regular season with the fourth-best defense in the NBA. While most will glance at the midseason trades, veteran swingman Derrick Jones Jr. has also provided a significant impact on the defensive end for the Mavericks.
Despite his critical play on the defensive end, Jones is not eligible for either of the league’s All-Defensive NBA teams. Players are required to play 62 games of at least 20 minutes. Jones appeared in 48 such games. He had 10 other games where he played between 18 minutes and 19:58. He played in 76 games this season, which is well over the 65-game minimum for end-of-the-season awards.“It’s crazy, but I mean it is what it is,” Jones said when asked about the minutes technicality.
Jones appeared in 76 games this season, which is well over the 65-game minimum for end-of-the-season awards. He also averaged 23.5 minutes per game, the highest amount of playing time in his career. It’s one of the primary reasons why his ineligibility for either All-Defensive team baffles him. “That’s why it’s crazy to me,” Jones added. “I played 70-plus games. For me not to be eligible is crazy to me. It is what it is, but we always got next year.”defended his teammate when asked on Friday, but also gave a reminder that the Mavericks have their sights set on bigger awards.“It is tough when a guys deserves to miss out on technicalities,” said Dante Exum. “I’ve always said awards don’t make you. I think we know what we have and he knows how good of a defender he is.
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