Curtis Jones would be wise to follow the path of an older player to whom he’s drawn some recent comparisons: former Denver Nuggets point guard Monte Morris.
Although the similarities stem largely from both Iowa State products wearing Nuggets colors immediately following their college careers, both ex-Cyclone guards can use the same successful blueprint, from two-way uncertainty to Mile High basketball celebrity.
The Two-Way Grind
Like Morris before him, Jones will have to prove his worth through persistence on a two-way deal.
Monte Morris’ Climb
Unlike Jones, the Nuggets drafted Morris 51st overall in the 2017 NBA Draft.