Is it time the Miami Heat utilized more of Derrick Jones Jr. skill set besides his elite defense and finishing above the rim? At his young age Jones Jr. leads in the NBA with a transition PPP (points per possession) of 1.51 among qualifying players (minimum 50 possessions). He also trails only Jimmy Butler (2.81) on the Heat with an assist/turnover ratio of 2.11 (minimim 40 games).
TRANSITION PLAYS
Jones Jr. is a terror on the open court when out in transition with a PPP of 1.51, which is tops among 238 players having 50 possessions or more.