Jalen Duren is coming off a big season in which he proved himself to be a valuable offensive player. He was a prolific finisher, especially off of Cade Cunningham alley-oops, and also displayed some other skills such as occasional ball-handling and brilliance in short-roll passing. He will surely continue to add more to his offensive game, but his next major leap needs to come on defense.
Jalen Duren: Protecting the rim without fouling
Last season, Duren improved his defense compared to previous seasons as he got used to playing in an actual winning environment. Further consistency in his defense will be key for continued success individually and as a team.