[ItsVictorOladipoParticipant]

I was pretty high on him before last years draft and thought he would go around the middle of the first, but he ended up getting picked at #24.

The guy was a terrific high school PG, one of the top players in his class and impressed at every the McDonalds All-Star game, Nike Hoops Summit and Jordan Brand Classic. He also had a pretty underrated freshman season at Duke. Started every game, averaged 11.8 PPG, 5.6 APG and 1,5 SPG while shooting 42/38/89 and was named NCAA MOP after helping the Blue Devils to the championship.

 

He was just named Summer League MVP but the TWolves just drafted Dunn who seems the heir apparent to Rubio, and it looks like Jones might be buried on the bench again.

Does anybody think he can become a solid starting PG in the league? Does he need to go to another team to actualize that potential?

[ChewyParticipant]

 the team needs. I’ve always liked Jones, but I’m still skeptical as to how effective he can be when matched up with the golden age of starting Pgs we have right now. Ideally, I’d love to have him as a back up PG on a playoff team. Similiar to DJ Augustine type role. I still question if his average athletisism will hurt him as a starter.

If you are expecting Mario Chalmers type production, I think Jones will become a player who can do that. If you’re expecting Tony Parker type penetration and play, then I think Jones will fall short. It all depends on what the team is asking him to do in the offense.

 

[ChewyParticipant]

 the team needs. I’ve always liked Jones, but I’m still skeptical as to how effective he can be when matched up with the golden age of starting Pgs we have right now. Ideally, I’d love to have him as a back up PG on a playoff team. Similiar to DJ Augustine type role. I still question if his average athletisism will hurt him as a starter.

If you are expecting Mario Chalmers type production, I think Jones will become a player who can do that. If you’re expecting Tony Parker type penetration and play, then I think Jones will fall short. It all depends on what the team is asking him to do in the offense.

 

[ChewyParticipant]

 the team needs. I’ve always liked Jones, but I’m still skeptical as to how effective he can be when matched up with the golden age of starting Pgs we have right now. Ideally, I’d love to have him as a back up PG on a playoff team. Similiar to DJ Augustine type role. I still question if his average athletisism will hurt him as a starter.

If you are expecting Mario Chalmers type production, I think Jones will become a player who can do that. If you’re expecting Tony Parker type penetration and play, then I think Jones will fall short. It all depends on what the team is asking him to do in the offense.

 

[juves4783Participant]

kings should really consider putting a flyer out to the t-wolves and seeing what they value jones or rubio at.  they need a pg in the worst way, whether a starter or backup.

[juves4783Participant]

kings should really consider putting a flyer out to the t-wolves and seeing what they value jones or rubio at.  they need a pg in the worst way, whether a starter or backup.

[juves4783Participant]

kings should really consider putting a flyer out to the t-wolves and seeing what they value jones or rubio at.  they need a pg in the worst way, whether a starter or backup.

[CameronCrazy11Participant]

He’s too good of a player to not find success somewhere. As stated above, that success probably won’t be an All Star-filled career, but I could see him carving out a solid career as a great back-up PG on playoff teams. I actually think he fits in quite well with Minnesota’s young core but think he’ll need Rubio to be traded if he really wants to show what he can do in a major role off the bench. I really hope the T’Wolves can keep this team together for as long as possible because they’ve got some scary potential.

 

[CameronCrazy11Participant]

He’s too good of a player to not find success somewhere. As stated above, that success probably won’t be an All Star-filled career, but I could see him carving out a solid career as a great back-up PG on playoff teams. I actually think he fits in quite well with Minnesota’s young core but think he’ll need Rubio to be traded if he really wants to show what he can do in a major role off the bench. I really hope the T’Wolves can keep this team together for as long as possible because they’ve got some scary potential.

 

[CameronCrazy11Participant]

He’s too good of a player to not find success somewhere. As stated above, that success probably won’t be an All Star-filled career, but I could see him carving out a solid career as a great back-up PG on playoff teams. I actually think he fits in quite well with Minnesota’s young core but think he’ll need Rubio to be traded if he really wants to show what he can do in a major role off the bench. I really hope the T’Wolves can keep this team together for as long as possible because they’ve got some scary potential.

 

[BiggysmallsParticipant]

 He won’t be a solid starting PG in the league. He’s not big enough, strong enough, quick enough. All the physical stuff will hold him back from being a starter. 

BUT

he can be a capable backup PG. He was overmatched last year even in small doses, and I don’t want to overrate summer league because it is glorified wreck ball but the OP is right in that he’s been good everywhere he’s been and he’s just got that IT about him. 

He’s smart, he can shoot, he’s crafty…he’s got all those intangibles that make it at least difficult to see him being a completely useless player. 

I’ve likened him to like a Jose Calderon – maybe a diet Jose Calderon in that he won’t be quite as good, but I can see him orchestrating a bench…getting players shots and knowing when to pick his spots in spurts. 

Don’t see him as a starter- so if ppl want that, I think they’ll be disappointed. But there is nothing wrong with being a decent backup…I think he has a chance to be that. 

That said, I’m also glad the Wolves didn’t just assume he would become that and avoid Dunn solely becaue of Jones being on the roster. He wasn’t good last year – and he wasn’t such a top prospect that you couldn’t look to upgrade the position. 

I know MN people have an affection for him because he’s from here…but I try to look beyond that and focus on what he brings to the court. Which isn’t much right now on the NBA level…but I think he could develop into a nice enough backup. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[BiggysmallsParticipant]

 He won’t be a solid starting PG in the league. He’s not big enough, strong enough, quick enough. All the physical stuff will hold him back from being a starter. 

BUT

he can be a capable backup PG. He was overmatched last year even in small doses, and I don’t want to overrate summer league because it is glorified wreck ball but the OP is right in that he’s been good everywhere he’s been and he’s just got that IT about him. 

He’s smart, he can shoot, he’s crafty…he’s got all those intangibles that make it at least difficult to see him being a completely useless player. 

I’ve likened him to like a Jose Calderon – maybe a diet Jose Calderon in that he won’t be quite as good, but I can see him orchestrating a bench…getting players shots and knowing when to pick his spots in spurts. 

Don’t see him as a starter- so if ppl want that, I think they’ll be disappointed. But there is nothing wrong with being a decent backup…I think he has a chance to be that. 

That said, I’m also glad the Wolves didn’t just assume he would become that and avoid Dunn solely becaue of Jones being on the roster. He wasn’t good last year – and he wasn’t such a top prospect that you couldn’t look to upgrade the position. 

I know MN people have an affection for him because he’s from here…but I try to look beyond that and focus on what he brings to the court. Which isn’t much right now on the NBA level…but I think he could develop into a nice enough backup. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[BiggysmallsParticipant]

 He won’t be a solid starting PG in the league. He’s not big enough, strong enough, quick enough. All the physical stuff will hold him back from being a starter. 

BUT

he can be a capable backup PG. He was overmatched last year even in small doses, and I don’t want to overrate summer league because it is glorified wreck ball but the OP is right in that he’s been good everywhere he’s been and he’s just got that IT about him. 

He’s smart, he can shoot, he’s crafty…he’s got all those intangibles that make it at least difficult to see him being a completely useless player. 

I’ve likened him to like a Jose Calderon – maybe a diet Jose Calderon in that he won’t be quite as good, but I can see him orchestrating a bench…getting players shots and knowing when to pick his spots in spurts. 

Don’t see him as a starter- so if ppl want that, I think they’ll be disappointed. But there is nothing wrong with being a decent backup…I think he has a chance to be that. 

That said, I’m also glad the Wolves didn’t just assume he would become that and avoid Dunn solely becaue of Jones being on the roster. He wasn’t good last year – and he wasn’t such a top prospect that you couldn’t look to upgrade the position. 

I know MN people have an affection for him because he’s from here…but I try to look beyond that and focus on what he brings to the court. Which isn’t much right now on the NBA level…but I think he could develop into a nice enough backup. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[sweaterflexParticipant]

It looks like I’m in the minority here, but I feel confident saying Jones can be a good starting point guard in the league. People worry about him defending the current crop of elite point guards, but many of these elite point guards are themselves bad defenders, and very few of them have post games that can really exploit Jones’ lack of strength. Jones has always had a good assist to turnover ratio, and he can space the floor. I could see him putting up Jeff Teague like numbers in his prime.

List of good point guards who are bad defenders:

Kemba Walker

Reggie Jackson

Jeff Teague

Isaiah Thomas

Kyrie Irving

Damian Lillard

Brandon Knight

Goran Dragic

and that doesn’t include rookies, second year players, and players whose effort comes and goes (Rondo, DWill). Jones can be fine within a scheme, particularly with someone like KAT defending the rim.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[sweaterflexParticipant]

It looks like I’m in the minority here, but I feel confident saying Jones can be a good starting point guard in the league. People worry about him defending the current crop of elite point guards, but many of these elite point guards are themselves bad defenders, and very few of them have post games that can really exploit Jones’ lack of strength. Jones has always had a good assist to turnover ratio, and he can space the floor. I could see him putting up Jeff Teague like numbers in his prime.

List of good point guards who are bad defenders:

Kemba Walker

Reggie Jackson

Jeff Teague

Isaiah Thomas

Kyrie Irving

Damian Lillard

Brandon Knight

Goran Dragic

and that doesn’t include rookies, second year players, and players whose effort comes and goes (Rondo, DWill). Jones can be fine within a scheme, particularly with someone like KAT defending the rim.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[sweaterflexParticipant]

It looks like I’m in the minority here, but I feel confident saying Jones can be a good starting point guard in the league. People worry about him defending the current crop of elite point guards, but many of these elite point guards are themselves bad defenders, and very few of them have post games that can really exploit Jones’ lack of strength. Jones has always had a good assist to turnover ratio, and he can space the floor. I could see him putting up Jeff Teague like numbers in his prime.

List of good point guards who are bad defenders:

Kemba Walker

Reggie Jackson

Jeff Teague

Isaiah Thomas

Kyrie Irving

Damian Lillard

Brandon Knight

Goran Dragic

and that doesn’t include rookies, second year players, and players whose effort comes and goes (Rondo, DWill). Jones can be fine within a scheme, particularly with someone like KAT defending the rim.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[ncballer]

 I see his ceiling and playing style as DJ Augustin esque.  A very high level backup.  I hated him at Duke (felt like he flopped way too damn much and the refs bought it), but I hope he does carve out that niche.  I believe it would be good to show prospects who are short, lack length and athleticism that if they work at their craft and strengths there is a place for them in the league.  

[ncballer]

 I see his ceiling and playing style as DJ Augustin esque.  A very high level backup.  I hated him at Duke (felt like he flopped way too damn much and the refs bought it), but I hope he does carve out that niche.  I believe it would be good to show prospects who are short, lack length and athleticism that if they work at their craft and strengths there is a place for them in the league.  

[ncballer]

 I see his ceiling and playing style as DJ Augustin esque.  A very high level backup.  I hated him at Duke (felt like he flopped way too damn much and the refs bought it), but I hope he does carve out that niche.  I believe it would be good to show prospects who are short, lack length and athleticism that if they work at their craft and strengths there is a place for them in the league.  

[BiggysmallsParticipant]

 @Dont take me…

You do realize "strength" comes into a play on the basketball court more than just in the post right? 

Guys like Lillard, Westbrook, Bledsoe, Jackson, Wall – on and on – have strength on the perimeter where smaller guards can’t bother them with handchecks and contact (or whatever doesn’t get called)

That also plays on the defensive end where PGs have to fight through probably around 100 screens in a given game. Jones doesn’t have the strength or stature to do that kind of thing…nor does he have the quickness to make up for that lack of strength. 

That’s fine…he can be a good enough backup PG. And sure he could start…but not on a team getting to the playoffs. Unless he’s just the absolute exception and not the rule, I don’t see starter in him. He’s got the mind and the skills, but his physical profile just screams good caretaker backup. And there’s nothing wrong with that. 

 

 

 

 

[BiggysmallsParticipant]

 @Dont take me…

You do realize "strength" comes into a play on the basketball court more than just in the post right? 

Guys like Lillard, Westbrook, Bledsoe, Jackson, Wall – on and on – have strength on the perimeter where smaller guards can’t bother them with handchecks and contact (or whatever doesn’t get called)

That also plays on the defensive end where PGs have to fight through probably around 100 screens in a given game. Jones doesn’t have the strength or stature to do that kind of thing…nor does he have the quickness to make up for that lack of strength. 

That’s fine…he can be a good enough backup PG. And sure he could start…but not on a team getting to the playoffs. Unless he’s just the absolute exception and not the rule, I don’t see starter in him. He’s got the mind and the skills, but his physical profile just screams good caretaker backup. And there’s nothing wrong with that. 

 

 

 

 

[sweaterflexParticipant]

Lillard and Irving die on every screen they run into. Jones has essentially the same build as Stephen Curry, and the Warriors have been top 5 in defensive efficiency the last two years. Jones doesn’t have to lock anybody down, he just needs to fit in a scheme. 

[sweaterflexParticipant]

Lillard and Irving die on every screen they run into. Jones has essentially the same build as Stephen Curry, and the Warriors have been top 5 in defensive efficiency the last two years. Jones doesn’t have to lock anybody down, he just needs to fit in a scheme. 

[sweaterflexParticipant]

Lillard and Irving die on every screen they run into. Jones has essentially the same build as Stephen Curry, and the Warriors have been top 5 in defensive efficiency the last two years. Jones doesn’t have to lock anybody down, he just needs to fit in a scheme. 

[BiggysmallsParticipant]

 @Dont take me…

You do realize "strength" comes into a play on the basketball court more than just in the post right? 

Guys like Lillard, Westbrook, Bledsoe, Jackson, Wall – on and on – have strength on the perimeter where smaller guards can’t bother them with handchecks and contact (or whatever doesn’t get called)

That also plays on the defensive end where PGs have to fight through probably around 100 screens in a given game. Jones doesn’t have the strength or stature to do that kind of thing…nor does he have the quickness to make up for that lack of strength. 

That’s fine…he can be a good enough backup PG. And sure he could start…but not on a team getting to the playoffs. Unless he’s just the absolute exception and not the rule, I don’t see starter in him. He’s got the mind and the skills, but his physical profile just screams good caretaker backup. And there’s nothing wrong with that. 

 

 

 

 

[Skeating12345Participant]

 i said this about Jones ever since he was in high school. I think he will be a DJ Augustine type player in the league, meaning a solid back-up capable of running the offense, setting up others, and knocking down open shots. I was pretty impressed with his ability to get into the lane during the SL, but obviously it should be taken with a grain of salt considering the competition and style of play.

His biggest problem is on the defensive side of the ball which ultimately deters him from being a starter. As someone else commented above, he’s just not big, quick, or strong enough to guard a lot of these PGs in the game today, and he’s not a good enough offensive player to make up for his defensive deficiencies (Steph).

With that being said, I think he can be a star role player as a back up PG. He has everything you’d want out of that position, and appears to have the drive to continue improving.

 

 

[Skeating12345Participant]

 i said this about Jones ever since he was in high school. I think he will be a DJ Augustine type player in the league, meaning a solid back-up capable of running the offense, setting up others, and knocking down open shots. I was pretty impressed with his ability to get into the lane during the SL, but obviously it should be taken with a grain of salt considering the competition and style of play.

His biggest problem is on the defensive side of the ball which ultimately deters him from being a starter. As someone else commented above, he’s just not big, quick, or strong enough to guard a lot of these PGs in the game today, and he’s not a good enough offensive player to make up for his defensive deficiencies (Steph).

With that being said, I think he can be a star role player as a back up PG. He has everything you’d want out of that position, and appears to have the drive to continue improving.

 

 

[Skeating12345Participant]

 i said this about Jones ever since he was in high school. I think he will be a DJ Augustine type player in the league, meaning a solid back-up capable of running the offense, setting up others, and knocking down open shots. I was pretty impressed with his ability to get into the lane during the SL, but obviously it should be taken with a grain of salt considering the competition and style of play.

His biggest problem is on the defensive side of the ball which ultimately deters him from being a starter. As someone else commented above, he’s just not big, quick, or strong enough to guard a lot of these PGs in the game today, and he’s not a good enough offensive player to make up for his defensive deficiencies (Steph).

With that being said, I think he can be a star role player as a back up PG. He has everything you’d want out of that position, and appears to have the drive to continue improving.

 

 

[natevalParticipant]

 He plays similar to JJ Barea. I could see him carving out the same type of career too

[natevalParticipant]

 He plays similar to JJ Barea. I could see him carving out the same type of career too

[natevalParticipant]

 He plays similar to JJ Barea. I could see him carving out the same type of career too

[BiggysmallsParticipant]

 He doesnt play like Barea at all, but I can see where he has a similar type of career. 

Barea is a microwave point guard who is out there to shoot, shoot, flop and shoot some more. He’s a really nice secondary ball handler in the right system – basically the one Rick Carlisle runs and that’s it – but he proved in Minny that he’s a terrible primary ball handler even on a second unit. 

Tyus is a floor-general in every sense of the word. He’s not going to shoot a lot. He’s going to pick his spots. 

Basically he’s like a super diet version of Chris Paul. He’s a homeless guys Chris Paul offensively and in the way he plays. 

 

 

 

[BiggysmallsParticipant]

 He doesnt play like Barea at all, but I can see where he has a similar type of career. 

Barea is a microwave point guard who is out there to shoot, shoot, flop and shoot some more. He’s a really nice secondary ball handler in the right system – basically the one Rick Carlisle runs and that’s it – but he proved in Minny that he’s a terrible primary ball handler even on a second unit. 

Tyus is a floor-general in every sense of the word. He’s not going to shoot a lot. He’s going to pick his spots. 

Basically he’s like a super diet version of Chris Paul. He’s a homeless guys Chris Paul offensively and in the way he plays. 

 

 

 

[BiggysmallsParticipant]

 He doesnt play like Barea at all, but I can see where he has a similar type of career. 

Barea is a microwave point guard who is out there to shoot, shoot, flop and shoot some more. He’s a really nice secondary ball handler in the right system – basically the one Rick Carlisle runs and that’s it – but he proved in Minny that he’s a terrible primary ball handler even on a second unit. 

Tyus is a floor-general in every sense of the word. He’s not going to shoot a lot. He’s going to pick his spots. 

Basically he’s like a super diet version of Chris Paul. He’s a homeless guys Chris Paul offensively and in the way he plays. 

 

 

 

[DanielcmccartyParticipant]

 I just got done watching Tyus jones play in the summer league yesterday. Yeah he doesn’t pass much of those eye tests when it comes to size, strength and athleticism. But there’s a lot of players that do well despite being limited in those categories. But, he absolutely destroyed whatever time he played in the D league last year. He did extremely well(MVP) in the summer league. NCAA final four MVP and champion. Whatever level up to this point that he’s played at, he’s excelled. And whenever he’s given the keys to be a floor general, he’s produced at an extremely high level and at a winning level.

I’m not saying he can keep that up as a starting caliber point guard in the NBA. But there is something to be said about a guy who succeeds at every opportunity he gets and Tyus has done that. Hard to say where he fits on the Timberwolves. Drafting Dunn, still having Rubio. I think his his ceiling is higher then a DJ Augustine who I’ve seen him compared to on this site. I know Mike Conley just got a huge contract but I think Tyus can possibly get to where he’s at. Both about 6’1 175lbs. Conley is quicker and I’m not debating that. But he’s a career 13ppg 5apg. I think if given the opportunity Tyus could possibly replicate a similar career. 

[DanielcmccartyParticipant]

 I just got done watching Tyus jones play in the summer league yesterday. Yeah he doesn’t pass much of those eye tests when it comes to size, strength and athleticism. But there’s a lot of players that do well despite being limited in those categories. But, he absolutely destroyed whatever time he played in the D league last year. He did extremely well(MVP) in the summer league. NCAA final four MVP and champion. Whatever level up to this point that he’s played at, he’s excelled. And whenever he’s given the keys to be a floor general, he’s produced at an extremely high level and at a winning level.

I’m not saying he can keep that up as a starting caliber point guard in the NBA. But there is something to be said about a guy who succeeds at every opportunity he gets and Tyus has done that. Hard to say where he fits on the Timberwolves. Drafting Dunn, still having Rubio. I think his his ceiling is higher then a DJ Augustine who I’ve seen him compared to on this site. I know Mike Conley just got a huge contract but I think Tyus can possibly get to where he’s at. Both about 6’1 175lbs. Conley is quicker and I’m not debating that. But he’s a career 13ppg 5apg. I think if given the opportunity Tyus could possibly replicate a similar career. 

[DanielcmccartyParticipant]

 I just got done watching Tyus jones play in the summer league yesterday. Yeah he doesn’t pass much of those eye tests when it comes to size, strength and athleticism. But there’s a lot of players that do well despite being limited in those categories. But, he absolutely destroyed whatever time he played in the D league last year. He did extremely well(MVP) in the summer league. NCAA final four MVP and champion. Whatever level up to this point that he’s played at, he’s excelled. And whenever he’s given the keys to be a floor general, he’s produced at an extremely high level and at a winning level.

I’m not saying he can keep that up as a starting caliber point guard in the NBA. But there is something to be said about a guy who succeeds at every opportunity he gets and Tyus has done that. Hard to say where he fits on the Timberwolves. Drafting Dunn, still having Rubio. I think his his ceiling is higher then a DJ Augustine who I’ve seen him compared to on this site. I know Mike Conley just got a huge contract but I think Tyus can possibly get to where he’s at. Both about 6’1 175lbs. Conley is quicker and I’m not debating that. But he’s a career 13ppg 5apg. I think if given the opportunity Tyus could possibly replicate a similar career. 

[The Scare Crow RisesParticipant]

 He can be that Chalmers type at PG with Simmons creating most of the offense and letting Jones just spot up and hit the 3 ball, Okafor and Embiid posting up should create some open shots too…

IDK what the T’Wolves would want for a 2nd year Backup PG they just made expendable by drafting a TOP 5 G prospect(who I feel could play SG eventually)

I’d throw an offer of Rachaun Holmes and a 2nd round pick and see if they bite…

Holmes is young and has enough athletic tools to mold into a Taj Gibson type, especially with Thibbs coaching/developing his skills…

IDK, I’d just like to see the 76ers make an offer for Jones, they have a need for another PG (Bayless could split time at SG and TJ/Sergio aint cutting the mustard at PG IMO)

 

 

 

 

 

 

[The Scare Crow RisesParticipant]

 He can be that Chalmers type at PG with Simmons creating most of the offense and letting Jones just spot up and hit the 3 ball, Okafor and Embiid posting up should create some open shots too…

IDK what the T’Wolves would want for a 2nd year Backup PG they just made expendable by drafting a TOP 5 G prospect(who I feel could play SG eventually)

I’d throw an offer of Rachaun Holmes and a 2nd round pick and see if they bite…

Holmes is young and has enough athletic tools to mold into a Taj Gibson type, especially with Thibbs coaching/developing his skills…

IDK, I’d just like to see the 76ers make an offer for Jones, they have a need for another PG (Bayless could split time at SG and TJ/Sergio aint cutting the mustard at PG IMO)

 

 

 

 

 

 

[The Scare Crow RisesParticipant]

 He can be that Chalmers type at PG with Simmons creating most of the offense and letting Jones just spot up and hit the 3 ball, Okafor and Embiid posting up should create some open shots too…

IDK what the T’Wolves would want for a 2nd year Backup PG they just made expendable by drafting a TOP 5 G prospect(who I feel could play SG eventually)

I’d throw an offer of Rachaun Holmes and a 2nd round pick and see if they bite…

Holmes is young and has enough athletic tools to mold into a Taj Gibson type, especially with Thibbs coaching/developing his skills…

IDK, I’d just like to see the 76ers make an offer for Jones, they have a need for another PG (Bayless could split time at SG and TJ/Sergio aint cutting the mustard at PG IMO)

 

 

 

 

 

 

[DanielcmccartyParticipant]

 It would be hard to play both Tyus Jones and Bayless in the backcourt at the same time. Hard to play two 6’2 guys in the backcourt at the same time. But Tyus could for sure help the sixers. But I don’t see the Timberwolves trading Tyus jones even after drafting Dunn. He was a first round pick last year and shows potential. With Rubio trade rumors he is probably their insurance option if Rubio isn’t with them in the next year or two. He can be a quality back up or start if he develops more and play Dunn off the ball 

[DanielcmccartyParticipant]

 It would be hard to play both Tyus Jones and Bayless in the backcourt at the same time. Hard to play two 6’2 guys in the backcourt at the same time. But Tyus could for sure help the sixers. But I don’t see the Timberwolves trading Tyus jones even after drafting Dunn. He was a first round pick last year and shows potential. With Rubio trade rumors he is probably their insurance option if Rubio isn’t with them in the next year or two. He can be a quality back up or start if he develops more and play Dunn off the ball 

[DanielcmccartyParticipant]

 It would be hard to play both Tyus Jones and Bayless in the backcourt at the same time. Hard to play two 6’2 guys in the backcourt at the same time. But Tyus could for sure help the sixers. But I don’t see the Timberwolves trading Tyus jones even after drafting Dunn. He was a first round pick last year and shows potential. With Rubio trade rumors he is probably their insurance option if Rubio isn’t with them in the next year or two. He can be a quality back up or start if he develops more and play Dunn off the ball 

[NBAjunkie81Participant]

 effective in teh NBA…. I think That is more of an issue than his Lack of Size…….Tyus Jones was Incredible in the NCAA Tourney — I know that is Not the NBA — but he was So cerebral, so under control, demonstrated excellent Leadership

– I really thought Minnesota was Perfect for Tyus b/c the T- Wolves have So many Freak athletes & are So strong on Defense w/ Wiggins as a Lock down perimeter Defender & KAT as a Premier Rim Protector

I thought Tyus could do what Steph Curry does (on the Defensive End) float & cheat in the passing lanes & look for steals & QB the offense at the other end……. I LUV Kriss Dunn — LUV him, but I din’t think Minnesota was the Best fit — The T-Wolves Desperately need Outside Shooting……. Opponents are going to Pack into a Tight Zone & Dare Wiggins, Dunn & Lavine to shoot from outside…….. A guy like Hield or J. Murray would have Wreaked Havoc from 3 pt range on the T-Wolves

But Tyus shooting was Terrible his Rookie season – I think That is a Much bigger issue than his size…. 39% FG% & Only 30% from 3 pt range — Tyus just turned 20 in May — so he has Time to improve but he’s Got to improve that shot to At least 40% FG% & 33-35% from 3pt range

 

 

 

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 effective in teh NBA…. I think That is more of an issue than his Lack of Size…….Tyus Jones was Incredible in the NCAA Tourney — I know that is Not the NBA — but he was So cerebral, so under control, demonstrated excellent Leadership

– I really thought Minnesota was Perfect for Tyus b/c the T- Wolves have So many Freak athletes & are So strong on Defense w/ Wiggins as a Lock down perimeter Defender & KAT as a Premier Rim Protector

I thought Tyus could do what Steph Curry does (on the Defensive End) float & cheat in the passing lanes & look for steals & QB the offense at the other end……. I LUV Kriss Dunn — LUV him, but I din’t think Minnesota was the Best fit — The T-Wolves Desperately need Outside Shooting……. Opponents are going to Pack into a Tight Zone & Dare Wiggins, Dunn & Lavine to shoot from outside…….. A guy like Hield or J. Murray would have Wreaked Havoc from 3 pt range on the T-Wolves

But Tyus shooting was Terrible his Rookie season – I think That is a Much bigger issue than his size…. 39% FG% & Only 30% from 3 pt range — Tyus just turned 20 in May — so he has Time to improve but he’s Got to improve that shot to At least 40% FG% & 33-35% from 3pt range

 

 

 

[NBAjunkie81Participant]

 effective in teh NBA…. I think That is more of an issue than his Lack of Size…….Tyus Jones was Incredible in the NCAA Tourney — I know that is Not the NBA — but he was So cerebral, so under control, demonstrated excellent Leadership

– I really thought Minnesota was Perfect for Tyus b/c the T- Wolves have So many Freak athletes & are So strong on Defense w/ Wiggins as a Lock down perimeter Defender & KAT as a Premier Rim Protector

I thought Tyus could do what Steph Curry does (on the Defensive End) float & cheat in the passing lanes & look for steals & QB the offense at the other end……. I LUV Kriss Dunn — LUV him, but I din’t think Minnesota was the Best fit — The T-Wolves Desperately need Outside Shooting……. Opponents are going to Pack into a Tight Zone & Dare Wiggins, Dunn & Lavine to shoot from outside…….. A guy like Hield or J. Murray would have Wreaked Havoc from 3 pt range on the T-Wolves

But Tyus shooting was Terrible his Rookie season – I think That is a Much bigger issue than his size…. 39% FG% & Only 30% from 3 pt range — Tyus just turned 20 in May — so he has Time to improve but he’s Got to improve that shot to At least 40% FG% & 33-35% from 3pt range

 

 

 

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