Wolves forward Jaden McDaniels developed fearless side at early age

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Competing with older NBA brother as a kid helped prepare him for NBA's tough nightly challenges

Jaden McDanielsTimberwolves coach Chris Finch often says Jaden McDaniels is "fearless."

But as the second-year forward stared at the water of Lake Minnetonka last summer, there was plenty of fear. Teammates Josh Okogie and Naz Reid encouraged him to hop in, to get his proverbial purification in the renowned lake.

"They're all jumping in and stuff trying to show me," McDaniels said. "I'm like, 'Nah. This is not happening.'

"I was scared."

Okogie told McDaniels the life jacket would keep him afloat.

"We have to put Jaden on the life-jacket program," Okogie said. "I was one of the ones who…