You know what’s fun? Having this guy on your favorite NBA team:
If nothing else, Derrick Jones Jr. is going to give Rip City more highlights than anyone since ...Rudy Fernandez?
His more substantive on-court impact, however, is still open for discussion. Jones Jr. has the youth, raw athleticism, and burgeoning defensive potential to become an impact player for the Blazers. If he puts it all together he will be a solid fifth starter. If he develops an even vaguely reliable corner 3-point shot he becomes an idealized version of Moe Harkless. Adding that version of Jones Jr.