The Minnesota Timberwolves are entering a crucial year that should see them make a substantial leap in their quality of play. The natural development of Anthony Edwards and the cohesion between Karl-Anthony Towns and Rudy Gobert has, and likely will continue to, gotten most of the limelight. However, Jaden McDaniels’ continued progressions is just as big of a factor. McDaniels has emerged as one of the preeminent defenders in the league, but what might an offensive leap for the young forward look like?
Last season, McDaniels averaged career highs in points (12.1), assists (1.9), field goal percentage (51.