Just based on what he was able to accomplish last season while playing against pro players, Jaden Hardy has proven that he is no ordinary NBA rookie.
After his first season out of high school, Hardy bypassed an opportunity to play college basketball and instead signed with the NBA G League Ignite. And he more than proved that he was ready for the challenge as he averaged 17.7 points, 4.6 rebounds and 3.2 assists per game in his one season with the Ignite.
With that as a backdrop, Hardy is approaching his first season with the Dallas Mavericks as if he has the inside track on how to be successful in the NBA.