No. 3–Minnesota Timberwolves | |
---|---|
Position | Small forward / power forward |
League | NBA |
Personal information | |
Born | Seattle, Washington, U.S. | September 29, 2000
Listed height | 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m) |
Listed weight | 185 lb (84 kg) |
Career information | |
High school | Federal Way (Federal Way, Washington) |
College | Washington (2019–2020) |
NBA draft | 2020: 1st round, 28th overall pick |
Selected by the Los Angeles Lakers | |
Playing career | 2020–present |
Career history | |
2020–present | Minnesota Timberwolves |
Career highlights and awards | |
Stats at NBA.com | |
Stats at Basketball Reference |
Jaden McDaniels (born September 29, 2000) is an American professional basketball player for the Minnesota Timberwolves of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He played college basketball for the Washington Huskies. He attended Federal Way High School in Federal Way, Washington, where he was named a McDonald's All-American and Washington Gatorade Player of the Year as a senior. McDaniels was a five-star recruit and one of the top players in the 2019 class. He is the younger brother of basketball player Jalen McDaniels.
McDaniels played basketball for Federal Way High School in Federal Way, Washington. As a freshman, he was teammates with his older brother Jalen and helped Federal Way win its second straight Class 4A state championship. [1] McDaniels averaged 2.4 points and 1.8 rebounds per game on the varsity team and was forced to shoot with his left hand due to a right elbow injury. [2] In his first two years, he helped his team win 63 consecutive games, the longest win streak in state history since 1977. [1]
As a junior, McDaniels guided Federal Way to a runner-up finish at the 4A state tournament. [3] In the season, he averaged 21.3 points, 10 rebounds, 4.6 assists, and 3.3 blocks per game and earned USA Today All-USA Washington first team honors. [4] In May 2018, McDaniels saw breakout success at the Nike Elite Youth Basketball League (EYBL) with Seattle Rotary, bolstering his position as a top recruit in the 2019 class. [5] [6]
On January 25, 2019, as a senior, he recorded 51 points against Todd Beamer High School, breaking the school single-game scoring record held by NBA player Donny Marshall. [7] McDaniels averaged 23.3 points, 10 rebounds, four assists and two blocks per game in his senior season, leading his team to third place at the 4A state tournament. [8] He earned Class 4A Player of the Year and Washington Gatorade Player of the Year recognition. [9] [10] McDaniels played in the McDonald's All-American Game and Jordan Brand Classic. [11] [12]
By the end of his high-school career, McDaniels was considered a consensus five-star recruit and the best power forward in the 2019 class. [13] ESPN and Rivals ranked him among the top 10 players in his class. [14] [15] On May 22, 2019, McDaniels committed to play college basketball for Washington. He had also received strong interest from Kentucky during the recruiting process. [16]
Name | Hometown | High school / college | Height | Weight | Commit date | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Jaden McDaniels PF | Federal Way, WA | Federal Way (WA) | 6 ft 10 in (2.08 m) | 185 lb (84 kg) | May 21, 2019 | |
Recruiting star ratings: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: ESPN grade: 96 | ||||||
Overall recruiting rankings: Rivals: 7 247Sports: 13 ESPN: 7 | ||||||
Sources:
|
Heading in to the college season, McDaniels was considered a possible number-one pick in the 2020 NBA draft. [17] In his collegiate debut, a 67–64 upset of Baylor, he had 18 points and seven rebounds. [18] He had a season-high 22 points against Ball State. As a freshman, McDaniels averaged 13 points and 5.8 rebounds per game while starting 21 games but began coming off the bench midway through conference play. After the season, he declared for the 2020 NBA draft. [19]
In the 2020 NBA draft, the Los Angeles Lakers selected McDaniels in the first round with the 28th overall selection. He was then traded to the Oklahoma City Thunder along with Danny Green for Dennis Schröder [20] and later traded to the Minnesota Timberwolves, along with the draft rights of Immanuel Quickley, in exchange for Aleksej Pokuševski. [21]
On April 9, 2023, McDaniels sustained a fracture in his right hand after he punched a wall following a 113–108 win over the New Orleans Pelicans. [22]
On October 23, 2023, McDaniels signed a five-year contract extension with the Timberwolves worth $136 million. [23] During an on-court altercation at a November 14 game between the Timberwolves and the Golden State Warriors, McDaniels pulled Klay Thompson over and ripped his jersey, which started a brawl. Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert attempted to pull Thompson away from McDaniels, but Draymond Green put Gobert into a chokehold. McDaniels was ejected from the game and fined for the incident. [24] [25]
On April 23, 2024, McDaniels led all scorers with a playoff career-high 25 points in a 105–93 victory over the Phoenix Suns in the first round. [26] The Timberwolves went on to sweep the Suns and advance to the second round. [27]
McDaniels was named to the 2023-2024 NBA All-Defensive Second Team. [28]
GP | Games played | GS | Games started | MPG | Minutes per game |
FG% | Field goal percentage | 3P% | 3-point field goal percentage | FT% | Free throw percentage |
RPG | Rebounds per game | APG | Assists per game | SPG | Steals per game |
BPG | Blocks per game | PPG | Points per game | Bold | Career high |
Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2020–21 | Minnesota | 63 | 27 | 24.0 | .447 | .364 | .600 | 3.7 | 1.1 | .6 | 1.0 | 6.8 |
2021–22 | Minnesota | 70 | 31 | 25.8 | .460 | .317 | .803 | 4.2 | 1.1 | .7 | .8 | 9.2 |
2022–23 | Minnesota | 79 | 79 | 30.6 | .517 | .398 | .736 | 3.9 | 1.9 | .9 | 1.0 | 12.1 |
2023–24 | Minnesota | 72 | 71 | 29.2 | .489 | .337 | .722 | 3.1 | 1.4 | .9 | .6 | 10.5 |
Career | 284 | 208 | 27.6 | .484 | .354 | .729 | 3.7 | 1.4 | .8 | .8 | 9.8 |
Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2022 | Minnesota | 1 | 0 | 22.5 | .333 | .500 | .500 | 3.0 | 1.0 | 2.0 | .0 | 6.0 |
Career | 1 | 0 | 22.5 | .333 | .500 | .500 | 3.0 | 1.0 | 2.0 | .0 | 6.0 |
Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2022 | Minnesota | 6 | 0 | 21.6 | .529 | .500 | .833 | 2.8 | .7 | .3 | 1.8 | 9.3 |
2024 | Minnesota | 16 | 16 | 33.6 | .514 | .429 | .771 | 3.8 | 1.1 | .9 | 1.1 | 12.2 |
Career | 22 | 16 | 30.3 | .517 | .447 | .787 | 3.5 | 1.0 | .7 | 1.3 | 11.4 |
Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2019–20 | Washington | 31 | 21 | 31.1 | .405 | .339 | .763 | 5.8 | 2.1 | .8 | 1.4 | 13.0 |
Career | 31 | 21 | 31.1 | .405 | .339 | .763 | 5.8 | 2.1 | .8 | 1.4 | 13.0 |
McDaniels's older brother, Jalen McDaniels, played basketball for Federal Way High School, where he was a four-star recruit, [29] before joining the University of Washington at the college level. He was selected by the Charlotte Hornets in the second round of the 2019 NBA draft. [30] McDaniels is a cousin of former NBA player Juwan Howard. [1] Both his father, Will McDaniels, and his mother, Angela Jackson, are originally from Chicago. [2]
The Rising Stars Challenge is a basketball exhibition game held by the National Basketball Association (NBA) on the Friday before the annual All-Star Game as part of the All-Star Weekend and is intended to showcase young and rising players in the league. Being sponsored by Panini Group, the event is also known as Panini Rising Stars.
Eric Daniel Brunson is an American basketball coach who is currently an assistant coach for the New York Knicks of the National Basketball Association (NBA) and a former professional player. He played nine seasons in the NBA and has also worked as an assistant coach for several teams. Brunson played college basketball for the Temple Owls.
Federal Way High School is a public high school located in Federal Way, Washington. It was originally built in 1938. A new campus opened in the fall of 2016.
Draymond Jamal Green is an American professional basketball player for the Golden State Warriors of the National Basketball Association (NBA). Green, who plays primarily at the power forward position, is a four-time NBA champion, a four-time NBA All-Star, a two-time member of the All-NBA Team, and a two-time Olympic gold medalist. Considered one of the greatest defensive players in the league, he is an eight-time All-Defensive Team, 2017 NBA Defensive Player of the Year and led the league in steals. Green has been a runner-up for the Defensive Player of the Year Award three times in his career.
Rudy Gobert-Bourgarel is a French professional basketball player for the Minnesota Timberwolves of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He previously played for the Utah Jazz who acquired him during the 2013 NBA draft. Gobert also represents the French national team in its international competitions. Standing at 7 ft 1 in (2.16 m) tall with a wingspan of 7 ft 9 in (2.36 m) long, he plays the center position. He is regarded as one of the best defensive players of all time.
Jarred Jakobi Vanderbilt is an American professional basketball player for the Los Angeles Lakers of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He was selected as a McDonald's All-American in high school. Vanderbilt played college basketball for the Kentucky Wildcats. He was selected by the Denver Nuggets in the second round of the 2018 NBA draft.
Jalen Romande Green is an American professional basketball player for the Houston Rockets of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He was a consensus five-star recruit and the best shooting guard in the 2020 class, with ESPN ranking him number one overall. He finished his high school career at Prolific Prep in Napa, California, and he chose to forgo college basketball to join the NBA G League Ignite team in its inaugural season. Green has won three gold medals with the United States at the junior level and was named Most Valuable Player (MVP) of the 2018 FIBA Under-17 World Cup. Green was selected by the Houston Rockets with the second overall pick in the 2021 NBA draft. He is the third player in the NBA of Filipino descent, following Raymond Townsend and Jordan Clarkson.
Anthony Edwards, nicknamed "Ant-Man" or simply "Ant", is an American professional basketball player for the Minnesota Timberwolves of the National Basketball Association (NBA). A shooting guard, he played college basketball for the Georgia Bulldogs and was selected with the first overall pick by the Timberwolves in the 2020 NBA draft. He was named an All-Star during the 2022–23 and 2023–24 seasons. Edwards also won a gold medal on the 2024 U.S. Olympic team.
Jalen Marquis McDaniels is an American professional basketball player who last played for the Toronto Raptors of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He played college basketball for the San Diego State Aztecs. He is the older brother of basketball player Jaden McDaniels.
Emoni James-Wayne Bates is an American professional basketball player for the Cleveland Cavaliers of the National Basketball Association (NBA), on a two-way contract with the Cleveland Charge of the NBA G League. He played college basketball for the Memphis Tigers and the Eastern Michigan Eagles.
Jaden Tyree Springer is an American professional basketball player for the Boston Celtics of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He played college basketball for the Tennessee Volunteers. As a reserve with the 2023-24 Boston Celtics, Springer won a NBA championship.
Leandro Nicolás Bolmaro is an Argentine-Italian professional basketball player for Olimpia Milano of the Italian Lega Basket Serie A (LBA) and the EuroLeague. He also represents the senior Argentina national team.
Jalen Rashon Suggs is an American professional basketball player for the Orlando Magic of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He played college basketball for the Gonzaga Bulldogs. He was selected by the Magic with the fifth overall pick in the 2021 NBA draft.
Jaden Amere Hardy is an American professional basketball player for the Dallas Mavericks of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He was a consensus five-star recruit and one of the top players in the 2021 class.
Jalen Montez Duren is an American professional basketball player for the Detroit Pistons of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He played college basketball for the Memphis Tigers. A center, he stands 6 feet 10 inches (2.08 m) and weighs 250 pounds (113 kg). He was a consensus five-star recruit and one of the top players in the 2021 class. Duren was ranked as the top player in the 2022 class before reclassifying.
Trevor Jamaal Keels is an American professional basketball player for the Iowa Wolves of the NBA G League. He played college basketball for the Duke Blue Devils. Keels was a consensus five-star recruit and one of the top shooting guards in the 2021 class.
Walker Ross Kessler is an American professional basketball player for the Utah Jazz of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He played college basketball for the North Carolina Tar Heels and Auburn Tigers.
Bryce Alexander McGowens is an American professional basketball player for the Portland Trail Blazers of the National Basketball Association (NBA), on a two-way contract with the Rip City Remix of the NBA G League. He played college basketball for the Nebraska Cornhuskers.
Tari Jordan Eason is an American professional basketball player for the Houston Rockets of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He played college basketball for the Cincinnati Bearcats and the LSU Tigers. Eason was selected 17th overall in the 2022 NBA draft by the Houston Rockets.
Jalen Devonn Williams, nicknamed J-Dub, is an American professional basketball player for the Oklahoma City Thunder of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He played college basketball for the Santa Clara Broncos for three seasons before declaring for the 2022 NBA draft where he was selected by the Thunder in the first round.