At this time last year, Derrick Jones Jr. was fighting just to make a spot on the Phoenix Suns roster. Fast-forward to now and he is being crowned the Most Improved Player through the offseason.
“He looks like the most improved player on the team right now,” Eric Bledsoe said. “His jumper looks pretty good. This past week he’s been working. He’s impressed me a lot.”
Jones is primarily known for his high-flying dunks and athletic ability, but after working all offseason on his three-point shot, he has now become a threat from deep.
“If he can hit that three, he’ll play a lot in the NBA,” Jared Dudley said.