Derrick Jones Jr. could have chose the Boston Celtics as his next team last summer, now he's set to face them with the Dallas Mavericks in the NBA Finals.
will be able to continue an impressive season that began with him signing a prove-it contract in August before emerging as a full-time starting wing on a team that ultimately has a chance to win a title.
Jones declined a $3.4 million player option with the Chicago Bulls to enter free agency, enabling him to pick a new team to better position himself for greater future earnings. Among his final options were the Celtics and Mavericks before signing a one-year, $2.7 million deal to come to Dallas. He's averaged 9.8 points, 3.6 rebounds, and 1.4 assists in 17 playoff performances, shooting 49.2% form the floor and 39.6% from beyond the arc while guarding top offensive players.
The Mavericks have established a strong defensive culture this season, with Jones' point-of-attack defense instrumental in this process. He's guarded some of the NBA's best offensive players during their postseason run alone, including Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Anthony Edwards, Karl-Anthony Towns, James Harden, Paul George, and more. His athleticism and ability to swarm around the half-court defensively have added significant value as well.
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