We've Never Seen A Defender Like Jaden McDaniels

The Minnesota Timberwolves have consistently had one of the best Defenses throughout The NBA. And a big factor to that defense is Jaden McDaniels. In this video we breakdown what makes Jaden so impactful on the defensive end. And analyze where his game is at offensively.
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[@Senju781]

They got KD but we got Jaden McDaniels (I'm a diehard Suns fan)

[@thekidshere6955]

That quotes gonna be a classic

[@foolmanlikeapoop]

U must hate Jaden McDaniel 😂

[@BlueGrovyle]

If you're a Suns fan, you should have said the reverse.

[@shamauriheaven1944]

Forgot to mention after that statement Edward said for defense

[@charleybarley914]

you can take solace in watching him work against Denver.

[@84bandit21]

Love that Jaden is getting some more recognition nationally. Dude's a killer.

[@DananjaySoccer]

U will never get recognition unless u win a ring with ur performance that’s jus how I see it

[@zachschroeder1740]

@@DananjaySoccer thats ridiculous and i think you know it

[@DananjaySoccer]

@@zachschroeder1740 it’s the cold truth u need to hear brother I have a lot of players where the are likeable players but theyre career has failed because they failed to lead them to a ring. It’s something big it’s something u need to accomplish as a player

[@mikeslemonade]

Or it’s just simply he has two skilled big men behind him allowing Jaden to play closer to the player.

[@zachschroeder1740]

@@DananjaySoccer Jaden is under 24yo on a winning team in the fucking nba. hes done more in his short life than you could in 3

[@lightbeforethetunnel]

The way Jaden McDaniels plays D really reminds me of Pippen back in the day.

[@RASTAGOOB]

See how the basketball gods work? Ant is Jordan essentially 😂

[@Shzzaam]

Yall reach for the stars

[@kennybobby201]

Ant said in his last post game, when Jaden is ballin, they win. I agree. Bro creates momentum thru defense big time, then when he is scoring too, its a problem.

[@Average_Incel]

Yeah tenacious defense is already a given and limiting opposing players and whatever he gives you offensively is a cherry on top. Like dude can have 5 points but be an instrumental piece of the game

[@demontime618]

Didn’t age well

[@kennybobby201]

@@demontime618 why not? Cuz wolves barely lost a close game 1 after going a really tough 7 games with the defending champs. Jaden was knocking down his 3’s and ant was the one brickin. Are you puttin that L on jaden cuz luka finally had a good game in the playoffs? Luka was way overdue and really no surprise he balled out after a good rest.

[@demontime618]

@@kennybobby201 Jalen balled and y’all lost ! Doesn’t your post say , “when Jalen is ballin, they win?

[@kennybobby201]

@@demontime618 wolves arent my team but it does that yea, wolves lost cuz ant played like crap and got cooked by kyrie tho. luka and kyrie both had great games, and barely won. the question going fwd is, is that sustainable? im excited to find out!

[@MrThyten]

crazy that jarred vanderbilt and jaden mcdaniels were once teammates

[@zayslab.2899]

thats whats actually insane

[@AAONMS1]

The Timberwolves actually have a Vanderbuilt replacement that they are cultivating in Leonard Miller! They are stacked!

[@zayslab.2899]

@@AAONMS1 i hope he gets more time on the court nxt season

[@DolaWave]

AK-47

[@Rawn38]

@@zayslab.2899idk why they don’t give bench minutes he’s our best rookie

[@Archemik99]

Jaden actually reminds me of young Paul George. I remember how early in his career in his Indy days PG13 wasn't that great offensively but then steadily became a force to be reconed with. I think this could be Jaden's ceiling.

[@nikes4444]

*tony Allen

[@DJ-sf2cr]

@@nikes4444shoots better than Tony already and his offensive side is improving every year

[@TajMihaly]

@@nikes4444u hatin, jaden is 10x more talented on the offensive end then Tony ever was😂

[@OledBurnInKing]

Back in the early 2000's there was tayshaun prince when played for the pistons since he use his length to his advantage and guarded players like t-mac, kobe, dwayne wade and even lebron james. I miss defense being played back in 2004 when the detroit pistons would try to hold teams under 70 points and it happened in game 3 in the nba finals against kobe and shaq and the rest of the players on the team. The players on the pistons and even larry brown said that they preferred playing man to man defense instead of playing zone defense since that's what made there defense so effective and that zone defense made there defense worse due to the holes in the zone defense like giving the opponents extra rebound possessions and open jump shots. Lindsey hunter was my favorite on the ball defender since he has quick feet and quick hands and is very good at putting pressure on the ball and always manages to get steals with mike james has his back court guard defender since lindsey hunter and mike james were known for there on the ball defense as backup guards to chauncey billups and richard hamilton.

[@GARRY3754]

Yes those days are long gone for Pistons fans

[@aerongacelos3064]

Once I saw the title, I immediately thought of Tayshaun. The '04 Pistons team was one of the best defensive teams ever.

[@marcelmarshall4240]

That’s why the league sucks. I blame KZbin so-called media. They overly-hype EVERY player. They call Edwards ‘the next MJ’ when he cannot even create his own shot..as made obvious last night. Jordan could ALWAYS create a shot regardless of the defense. They hyped Jokic. They call everyone an All-time great as soon as they make a layup, now this dude is the best ever defender…when Jordan was better. Tayshaun. Rodman. Pippen. Dumars. So many.

[@CH-xt4cr]

Jaden and Ant together have the potential to fall between the spectrum of Jordan and Pippen and Brown and Tatum. Better than the latter and likely won't reach the level of the former, but to be in between those 2 would be special and give Minnesota a chance to compete for championships year in and year out.

[@duyvuitton6019]

This. But many people don't realize JMC is only 23 years old came from the same draft as Ant. I would dare say he's slightly more advanced at 23 than Pippen was. Guy has plenty of room to grow and will be practicing against Ant daily. I mean Pippen having to practice against MJ regularly for years must of made him better.

[@Corey41929]

I think they have a higher ceiling defensively than brown and Tatum. Tatum and brown are great defenders but ant and jaden are straight clamps

[@CH-xt4cr]

@@Corey41929 For sure. And Ant has more potential offensively too. Not sure about Jaden offensively at this point. He hasn't needed to be a scorer on this team so it's hard to say what his potential on that end really is.

[@CH-xt4cr]

@@duyvuitton6019 Agree. Although Pippen was a better athlete and stronger athlete at this point in his career already. Jaden needs to add some weight to his frame.

[@Corey41929]

@@CH-xt4cr I think stronger athelte for sure but I think jaden agility at his size might’ve been even freakier than Scottie. He’s even stonewalled ja multiple times when he tries getting by him

[@WKng11]

Jaden Mcdaniels is the Shane battier of jarred vanderbilts

[@chadrobertson8680]

Made no sense.

[@rylanwarner8164]

He the michael jordan of jarred vanderbilts bruh tf 😂

[@prmightyjay9210]

Makes no sense as Jaden is better than Vanderbilt

[@KSBreezy9]

bro did not cook

[@rohw0016]

I love his low key demeanor. Reminds me of a Kawhi type.

[@FlexSZN23]

Silent killer

[@cerebralfanatic]

Imagine if he unlocks his offensive bag more often, add a hook shot & a little post up game

[@mrsasshole]

If that was the case, the Wolves would be the favorites to win the title.

[@DuraanAli]

Even though it's out of context, I will always remember "They got KD but we got Jaden McDaniels" lol

[@Shiesty723]

Love that he’s finally getting the recognition he deserves.

[@Forthreee]

Finally McDaniels getting noticed

[@Daveyjdigital]

Jaden McDaniels is my favorite nba player

[@charlescohen6140]

Built for d, flexible, long and just a good enough scorer. You win with him but everyone want Trae.

[@leeharris6637]

Built for d is crazy

[@tcplaya2882]

the Wolves have a very bright future with Edwards, Reid, Towns and McDaniels. Towns being the oldest of the 4 but the other 3 are all 24 or younger.

[@RASTAGOOB]

Kat 28 in the middle of his prime 😂

[@terryblevens9547]

Glad dude is getting his props

[@Stefansrb369]

John Havlicek,Michael Cooper,Scottie Pippen,Sidney Moncreef,Alvin Robertson,Tayshon Prince

[@eunsosiharath4081]

Every championship team need a excellent wing Defender like Jaden

[@fabrice14637]

Played so great in game 6.

[@chasepalumbo2929]

He’s a menace forsure

[@angelspirit]

The best hand-checking NBA defender at this moment :))

[@chrisjr.2535]

Casual

[@Zenki8118]

He should work with Hakeem this off-season. Jeez, if he develops a solid post game, he will create big matchup problems for smaller guards & forwards.

[@MathieuPilot]

He'd better work with Bron or KD. He's too small to play post under the rim. But he could use it to create mid range jumpers for sure

[@Davivd2]

@@MathieuPilot He's 3 inches taller than Kobe, and Kobe scored over 10k points off of his back to the basket game. Kobe also went to Hakeem's camp. Lebron is a very limited scorer. He plays pick and roll, but beyond that he barrels straight line to the basket like a full back and uses his size, or he shoots a 30 foot 3 point shot. Opening night of the season Lebron was miced up. D-lo passed him the ball at the elbow and afterwards Lebron said: "Don't pass me the ball in the mid range. It's too close to the basket." Don't confuse effectiveness with skill. Lebron is an effective scorer, but he's not a skilled scorer.

[@thematrix29]

Surprised he didnt make 1st TEAM ALL DEFENSE team. He is a stud!🔒

[@antoniohomdus7586]

in my opinion Jayden McDaniels is a good mix of Andre Iguodala and Luol Deng when it comes the way he plays defense. He is the glue to that team.

[@dotfoefive5997]

Jonathan Isaac

[@thekidshere6955]

That’s a good one💯

[@charlescohen6140]

The Magic don’t know to integrate their talent. Franz and Paolo over dribble and for some reason Harris still starts. But the odds are they won’t adjust.

[@dotfoefive5997]

@@charlescohen6140 agreed. No real coaching is going on with the magic and they need a Mike Conley or Al horford type of veteran on that team

[@jdaking7648]

Those two in a lineup is something else

[@heo_seojin3600]

Jaden got that Red/Green Pie chart .

[@kentmilbrandt3989]

Jaden is still very young , he will get to be one of the best offensive players on the team.

[@aflcardcollector3962]

LET’S GO WOLVES!!! 💪🏀🐺

[@benbutler9282]

Never is a big statement - might be true he's off to a great start regarding Defence

[@NinjastarPancake]

It also helps that McDaniels is also a paychopath 😂😂😂

[@semi6544]

Thanks for this video because Jaden isn't getting the credit he deserves. Almost all the National Wolves talk is Edwards and Gobert. The National media would even lead you to believe Edwards is a better defender than Jaden. Ant is good. Ant may even be a great defender but McDaniels is even better. If McDaniels was available last year versus Denver the series may have had a different outcome.

[@TheGallant9]

He's a Jump shot and some post moves away

[@actioninmyphannypack]

Apparently, Jaden McDaniels got taller. He measured at 6'11" last summer

[@DannyBoy-vp2uw]

He just needs to be consistent on his offense

[@usatakeover4415]

Dallas was taking whatever they wanted from Minnesota Game 5. Jaden McDaniels was overcooked.

[@fresnoniiji]

What about Alexander though?

[@tafadzwamanzini5463]

we need some respect on carusso

[@jvostudio]

His best comparison is Mikal Bridges. A lengthy defender that can slash and score off the ball and able create his own shot when needed

[@Davivd2]

Michael Cooper.

[@herbertbelen8423]

pj vs mcdaniels both x factor of the team

[@sizzlefrizzle6829]

He kind of reminds me of a younger Paul pierce

[@wyrn_slater]

New Kawhi?

[@TheSagitis]

His frame really remain me of Rodman and pippen, but no sure his physical or quickness

[@jinavl]

hes like pippen on d..not as polished but similar

[@TH-cq7bj]

lol except this guy named Scottie Pippen

[@P4CKOUT]

FACTS

[@millerman3129]

JD reminds me of younger Rodman, not 18+ rebounds Rodman but pistons rodman, lengthy small forward who can destroy you with pressure defense

[@itisnottaken4444]

Sometimes I wish the Minnesota would let him cook even more on offense as he has a decent handle and ability to shoot off the bounce. A little like Kawhi

[@Thehonoredone1125]

The team x-factor

[@chalilcarbajosa6307]

The Lakers drafted him. Sad they didn't wait for him to bloom.

[@GARRY3754]

Dennis Rodman and John Salley were great defenders. Go Pistons.

[@dez_chi_boi]

Don’t sleep on Ayo Dosunmu’s defense

[@user-bv4pr5hg3s]

How tall is he? Some say 6'11 But he doesn't look as the same height as giannis

[@Fraser2929]

They get the heights mixed up all the time. I believe the Greek freak is 7"ft tall. Plus he plays like a big man. Jayden plays like a guard. Lower sense of gravity

[@Deathnote2ful]

The Vanderbilt disrespect is real.

[@themagicman225]

Who disrespected him? Which way’d they go??

[@Corey41929]

Wth does vando have to do with this video

[@patyler93406]

Jaden is miles away better than Vando offensively. I love Vando when he was with the Wolves. But I will take Jaden and NAW over Vando anyday.

[@Deathnote2ful]

You people forget how Vando defended Curry last year. Imagine if he was not injured and he defended Murray in the 4th quarters. Also, we are not talking about offense here. Please read the title of the video. #DEFENDER

[@dreionyt1851]

Is he really 6'9?

[@darnellkirkland784]

The pistons have had 2 of them. Dennis Rodman and Tayshaun Prince

[@harolddasynth795]

He is the Jared Vanderbilt of wolves

[@themagicman225]

lol he’s better than the Vandolorian. I did love watching them play defense together.

[@patyler93406]

Vando is a former Wolves. Jaden is a lot better defensively and offensively than Vando.

[@fredharvey2720]

"I like this play here" as he engages in yet another personal foul.

[@Jayjayxxx007]

Plays like a bigger Tony Allen

[@fredharvey2720]

NBA VIDEO RULE BOOK: A defender using a “stayed hand” or repeatedly touching an offensive player with the ball is ILLEGAL outside the lower defensive box. THIS IS LITERALLY ALL THIS GUY DOES. HE'S A DIRTY PLAYER.

[@tarheel]

He is similar to but probably not defensively superior to Jared Vanderbilt … what he is better at though is his offensive output v Vanderbilt.

[@bobbresnahan8397]

I think of Gary Payton 2 as the top perimeter defender, but I like the look of McD. Length is a key dimension.

[@razzmovies8045]

Jaden is the Silent MVP

[@HighWoody]

I remember people clowning on me when I said McDaniel is a future star. I discovered him on 2k21 when it was a part of the ps5 bundle when it was hard to get a ps5. During the plandemic.

[@jamaalbeard6393]

You just made that caption outta thin air Scottie pippen was a way better defender

[@dionafeworki2387]

He better have atleast 17 points 3 steals 2 blks to win

[@underoath257]

Isn't Vanderbilt exactly like him too?

[@RSTEM]

Bro the reason they beat the nuggets

[@ChiBullsChiBears]

Unfortunately luka finna dogg him all series long 😂. Luka is about 40 pounds heavier then him

[@MiguelSosa-oo6ww]

Yeah, Luka has the body of a small foward instead of a guard. Jaden does better guarding players with typical guard build like Murray and Booker.

[@jessISaRicePrincess]

McDaniels is like prime draymond but faster

[@Lebronscome]

Look I’ve been a wolves fan for a while and I love McDaniels but the title is false, there are others like him. Lu Dort comes to mind, he has a bit more bulk to him too now which allows him to defend in the post better than McDaniels can

[@Diane8142]

Lu Dort plays defense like doing martial arts

[@xavieraviles346]

Sure we have. Jaden McDaniels is just a slightly smaller and worse Jonathan Isaac that isnt injury prone

[@ekisola17]

Isaac can’t score at all three levels. Maybe 1 at best but hit a mid range or three? 😂

[@xavieraviles346]

@ekisola17 I was referring to the title. It's talking about his defense. Obviously he's better offensively

[@xavieraviles346]

@ekisola17 that being said, McDaniels isn't a three level scorer 💀

[@rockysalvatore435]

​@@ekisola17Isaac is a future dpoy. Jaden plays w the goat dpoy

[@ekisola17]

@@rockysalvatore435 McDaniels was great with Vanderbilt and KAT before Gobert came. And Isaac still can’t score for you which aside from numerous injuries and a ton of rehab time, Isaac has never helped lead a defense to the playoffs. The first time he sniffed the playoffs was probably this yr

[@Deathnote2ful]

This title better be a clickbait or you are just a Wolves Fan and not watching a lot of games or looking around the league or just a new nba fan.

[@TeW33zy]

Hey no nba player has everything. Look at Steph Curry. He’s extremely talented but a hell hole on defense. That’s why you build a team off each other’s weaknesses. Timberwolves need to trade or bring someone in that’s a 3 point nightmare. That will space out the floor better. I don’t see a need for at those wings at 6’9. They need to keep height to only 3 players on the floor rather than 4. Jaden, Towns and Rudy. They need a point guard that can shoot better than the current old man they have now. They should at a minimum bring him in from the second unit not the first until. However the goal is to have him in about 30% of the time when Jaden is playing so he can help space the floor when defenses try to clog the paint

[@ecliqxse9591]

Porter Jr just so inconsistent , that’s why they goin home

[@alan22470]

McDaniels is going to be an all star soon.

[@Davivd2]

It will be a long time before you see a defense first player in the all star game. The all star game is basically the dunk and 3 point contest combined.

[@SANDMAN_7]

@@Davivd2gobert was a all star

[@lebarbosa9778]

YOU never seen

[@mmldr9306]

Is it just me or does he have the longest legs ever on a person? It seems like his legs come up to where his belly button should be.

[@quietlike]

Luka gonna body him

[@Babysnapps60]

Murray is one of the most overrated players I remember I used to think he was a star dude so overrated take him off nuggets watch how quick he crumble Man literally only good for buzzer beater other then that He klay 2.0 he better hope he don’t get hurt again because he will definitely be a new klay Thompson

[@jaytee7702]

worst possible take ever, do not talk basketball again 🤣🤣🤣

[@Assisgood7923]

“Never seen” seems like an over statement

[@MVCalanday1124]

Just start naz reid and the wolves wikl become finals bound

[@randomuruk7230]

lol

[@Trizzer89]

Might be the most athletic 6'9 person ever. LeBron has greater strength, but Jaden wins everything else

[@lovinv08]

Speed?

[@Fraser2929]

This kid is 6"11 Get it right 2k lol

[@northfork7201]

his offense is going to cost them against Dallas

[@RASTAGOOB]

That’s if Dallas can score

[@randomuruk7230]

@@RASTAGOOB lol

[@user-hf3pi8ew1g]

Diet Walmart Kawhi Leonard. Hopefully he can graduate to just Diet Kawhi Leonard. Not an insult either, he's a good player now but his ceiling is extremely high.

[@GaryFry-jj4cu]

1st

[@RehanX44]

good luck guarding luka 😆

[@Th3G0ld3nGam3r]

Lakers could of had Alex Caruso, Jaden McDaniels and AD on one team....all of them made a All-Defensive teams. Lakers front office sucks ass...

[@marcelmarshall4240]

Stop the hyperbole. You have seen defenders like him, and better…IN THE 90’s!! In this era….no…because no one plays defense. The Wolves coach figured out that all they have to do is play tough d, and they can win it all..because none of the players are used to it. They will panic and turn the ball over and miss shots…which is exactly what happened.

[@lilfitovert9073]

Now, Minnesota loses in 7

[@xtrajoker]

In my nightmares we do

[@observedot7490]

Nope

[@Babysnapps60]

After losing by 45 you better hope your team can even keep it from going to 30 again

[@jaymoney6233]

Didn’t age well 😂

[@Htiy]

His name is og anunoby

[@orangesodazz]

He’d foul out every game if even half of his committed fouls were called.

[@john-murraynewman-scotch6567]

Yeah hes not that good 😂.

[@MiguelSosa-oo6ww]

He is good but Luka is too big for him. Jaden is better guarding typical guards because Luka has the body of a small forward or even PF tbh. The guy is 6'8 230.

[@fredharvey2720]

One of the dirtiest players in the league

[@j.s.t.6515]

If McDaniels is 6'9 Lebron must be 7'2