Dallas’ defensive stopper has started 83 of Dallas’ 99 games this season, including all 17 playoff games.
Dallas Mavericks forward Derrick Jones Jr. reacts to his second quarter three-pointer against the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 4 of the Western Conference Finals at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, May 26, 2024.Fewer fans probably know that veteran Maverick forward Markieff Morris played a significant role in the Lakers’ 2020 championship run in the Disney World bubble.
“They’re human,” he said then with a shrug. “They’re men, just like me. They put their pants on one leg at a time, just like me.That induced chuckles from reporters and a wry smile from Jones, but clearly there’s no lack of self-belief in his wiry 6-5, 210-pound frame. Few, if any, projected Jones to be a starter this season, but here he is, averaging 9.8 points, 3.6 rebounds in the playoffs, with a healthy sprinkling of highlight-reel dunks and hard-nosed defensive stops.“It’s his character of who he is,” Kidd said Sunday. “He’s about playing the game the right way. He was given a chance and he took full advantage of it. He never complains. He does his job at a high level and is really appreciative of the opportunity.
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