Derrick Jones Jr. knows the reality of today’s NBA.

Being a good defender, having freaking leaping ability and athleticism simply isn’t enough to warrant having a job.

“You have to be able to shoot in this league or you ain't going to stick. Simple as that,” the 6-7, 200-pound, 21-year-old athletic swingman said after the Miami Heat’s 79-68 loss to the Warriors Monday night in its summer league opener.

“I have to develop a jump shot at a young NBA age and I'm doing that right now.”

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