Timberwolves Director: The forward star has great potential, he will become the best forward star

In the Western Conference Finals, the Minnesota Timberwolves were defeated by the Oklahoma City Thunder and fell on the stage of the Western Conference Finals for two consecutive seasons. After the season, Tim Connelly, the Timberwolves' director of basketball operations, was interviewed by reporters, in which he also talked about his assessment of the team's forward star Jaden McDaniels' potential and his expectations for next season.

Connery said: I always urge him to grab more rebounds, and by this season, he finally started to do this. We are still joking, can you grab more rebounds by just yelling at you? Connery continued: I think he is a player with a high ceiling, and he is also one of the best young players in the league. In my opinion, his mid-range ability is really seriously underestimated, he can create some shooting opportunities, and his performance in the past two seasons of the playoffs has proved one thing, he is not afraid of big scenes at all. From a defensive perspective, he may be one of the best young forward defenders in the entire NBA field. We think he has a total chance to become a great star.

In the NBA regular season this season, McDaniels maintained full attendance in 82 games. During his 31.9 minutes of playing time, McDaniels averaged 12.2 points, 5.7 rebounds, 2 assists, 1.3 steals and 0.9 blocks, and had 1.2 turnovers and 2.7 fouls. He shot 47.7% from the field, 33% from three-point shooting percentage and 81.3% from free throws. In the playoffs, McDaniels played 15 games in total, averaging 33.1 minutes per game, averaging 14.7 points, 5.6 rebounds, 1.5 assists, 0.9 blocks, and 1.2 turnovers and 3.3 fouls. His shooting percentage was 51.5%, three-point shooting percentage was 38.2%, and his free throw shooting percentage was 89.3%.

McDaniels' overall performance this season is certainly quite good, and he was able to maintain a stable level during the regular season. In the playoffs, his performance was also able to improve further. Judging from the playoff situation, he is not only a reliable defender, he also has high plasticity on the offensive end. He also has rich offensive methods and comprehensive scoring ability, and his effect on the court is also very outstanding. When the team needs him to stand up, he can also play a decisive role, and his outstanding performance is also an important factor in the team's ability to reach the Western Conference Finals. I wonder if McDaniels' performance will be further improved on the existing basis next season, and can he become a truly all-round player with both offense and defense?