The Official Jaden McDaniels Thread

life_saver · Post #321 » by **life_saver** » Fri Mar 24, 2023 4:41 pm

Jaden is getting more recognition recently..hope that can help in refs calling better whistle on him on defense

Baseline81 · Post #322 » by **Baseline81** » Fri Mar 24, 2023 5:50 pm

Can you imagine the perception of McDaniels if he played for the Lakers?

XTC · Post #323 » by **XTC** » Fri Mar 24, 2023 8:02 pm

Raptors fan here.

McDaniels is hella impressive. His last 15 games he averaging 16/5/2 and his defense has been his best part. His switchability is amazing, and the fact his offense is coming around is great to see. Minnesota you got a good one in McDaniels.

younggunsmn · Post #324 » by **younggunsmn** » Fri Mar 24, 2023 10:51 pm

I don't think Jaden is going to be fully recognized for his defense until he shakes the stigma of fouling all the time.
And it's going to take some time first for him to get better at that and second for the refs to stop picking on him because of that bad reputation.
So I'd be very surprised if he made 1st or 2nd team all-defense this year, even if he deserves it.

urinesane · Post #325 » by **urinesane** » Sat Mar 25, 2023 1:30 am

younggunsmn wrote:I don't think Jaden is going to be fully recognized for his defense until he shakes the stigma of fouling all the time.
And it's going to take some time first for him to get better at that and second for the refs to stop picking on him because of that bad reputation.
So I'd be very surprised if he made 1st or 2nd team all-defense this year, even if he deserves it.

If he gets all-defense (which would be insane if he didn't at this point) I think the refs will have to tone it down. He gets one of the worst whistles in the league based on last year and his rookie year. The good thing is they tend to let them play more in the playoffs, which bodes well for his style of physical play.

shrink · Post #326 » by **shrink** » Mon Mar 27, 2023 6:31 pm

The announcers said late in last night’s game cast, “Anthony Edwards has put the stamp on “Seatbelt” .. but we like “Quiet Storm.””

Post #327 » by **Domejandro** » Mon Mar 27, 2023 6:36 pm

Read on Twitter

Tough game for Jaden last night, but this was a great defensive possession.

Post #328 » by **Klomp** » Mon Mar 27, 2023 6:54 pm

XTC wrote:Raptors fan here.

McDaniels is hella impressive. His last 15 games he averaging 16/5/2 and his defense has been his best part. His switchability is amazing, and the fact his offense is coming around is great to see. Minnesota you got a good one in McDaniels.

This is not meant to be inflammatory, but I've always kind of viewed his floor as OG Anunoby but with more offensive upside than he ever had.

Post #329 » by **Domejandro** » Sun Apr 9, 2023 10:23 pm

Read on Twitter

Pretty much nukes Minnesota’s Playoff hopes. Very stupid and unfortunate behaviour.

shrink · Post #330 » by **shrink** » Sun Apr 9, 2023 10:25 pm

But McDaniels was bleeding all over Valanciunas before halftime?!?

I’m really curious to get the whole story here.

Post #331 » by **Domejandro** » Sun Apr 9, 2023 10:27 pm

shrink wrote:But McDaniels was bleeding all over Valanciunas before halftime?!?

I’m really curious to get the whole story here.

Read on Twitter

Not really much of a story. You can see him immediately grab his hand, after this punch.

coolcono · Post #332 » by **coolcono** » Sun Apr 9, 2023 10:28 pm

Recently I have thinking Jaden is a bit overrated. He makes some really dumb turnovers on offense. We will see what happens in the play-in/playoffs.

bluethunder0005 · Post #333 » by **bluethunder0005** » Sun Apr 9, 2023 10:29 pm

I love the step Jaden took this year and I'm excited about his future but that's one of the dumbest ways to get hurt. No excuse for it and now he's probably out the remainder of the year.

MN7725 · Post #334 » by **MN7725** » Sun Apr 9, 2023 10:54 pm

coolcono wrote:Recently I have thinking Jaden is a bit overrated. He makes some really dumb turnovers on offense. We will see what happens in the play-in/playoffs.

He can't dribble near as well as he thinks he can
product of the Inspector Gadget arms is that its tough to have a tight dribble

YaleS · Post #335 » by **YaleS** » Sun Apr 9, 2023 11:47 pm

Big loss, this team is full of children.

KJauger · Post #336 » by **KJauger** » Mon Apr 10, 2023 12:18 am

The punch that hopefully gets Tim Connelly fired.

Note30 · Post #337 » by **Note30** » Mon Apr 10, 2023 12:41 am

Domejandro wrote:

Read on Twitter

Pretty much nukes Minnesota’s Playoff hopes. Very stupid and unfortunate behaviour.

Reminder he's only 20 years old.

Dalvin · Post #338 » by **Dalvin** » Mon Apr 10, 2023 12:49 am

I hope it's not a severe fracture and he heals up quick. There's no timetable given yet right? Hoping he's back in a week or so

Murphs56 · Post #339 » by **Murphs56** » Mon Apr 10, 2023 12:54 am

Dalvin wrote:I hope it's not a severe fracture and he heals up quick. There's no timetable given yet right? Hoping he's back in a week or so

It's as season ender according to Woj

GopherIt! · Post #340 » by **GopherIt!** » Mon Apr 10, 2023 12:58 am

Domejandro wrote:

Read on Twitter

Pretty much nukes Minnesota’s Playoff hopes. Very stupid and unfortunate behaviour.

I hope this gets the eight million dollar man to reexamine team chemistry and roster construction.