Jaden McDaniels has always been an elite defender and a key part of the Minnesota Timberwolves' success. However, he has reached a new level offensively this season. The 6-foot-9 forward is averaging a career-high 15.7 points and 2.7 assists on 51/41.9/85.9 shooting splits. McDaniels has improved significantly as a self-creator and 3-point shooter. This is a notable jump from his previous career-high of 12.2 points.
Last season, McDaniels ranked in the 18th percentile for points per isolation possession; now he's shot up to the 76th percentile. He is also shooting an impressive 72.4 percent at the rim on a career-high attempts.