Derrick Jones Jr. "In Contention" For Starter's Spot
1 year agoDallas Mavericks small forward Derrick Jones Jr. could begin his debut campaign in Texas as a starter. According to NBA insider Marc Stein, Jones Jr. "played himself into contention for the starting berth" during the team's preseason road trip through Abu Dhabi and Europe. The 26-year-old made the biggest impression in the team's final outing against Real Madrid, totaling eight points on 4-for-6 shooting and grabbing five rebounds in 18 minutes on the floor. Getting to roll with the starters would be a big boost for Jones Jr.'s fantasy stock after the former NBA dunk champion spent two years warming the Bulls bench. Jones Jr. has averaged 7.5 points and 4.1 rebounds for his career as a starter.
Source: Marc Stein
Source: Marc Stein