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Tyus Jones, Ready To Shine With The Minnesota Timberwolves

With anything new it takes time to get in the groove even for a professional player in their league. That was the case for Minnesota Timber Wolves point guard Tyus Jones a year ago. Now in his second season with Minnesota he should be getting more comfortable. "according to https://www.twincities.com/2016/10/09/timberwolves-tyus-jones-more-comfortable-going-into-second-season/

During his first off season in the league Tyus Jones has focused on getting stronger and playing at a faster pace. Tyus Jones competed in the NBA Summer League this year as a member of the Timber Wolves. Tyus Jones averaged 22.7 points along with 7.7 assists and 1.5 steals per game in his last six summer league games with Minnesota. "according to https://www.twincities.com/2016/10/09/timberwolves-tyus-jones-more-comfortable-going-into-second-season/

Tyus Jones lead Minnesota to the  title while he also was  named most valuable player. "according to https://www.twincities.com/2016/10/09/timberwolves-tyus-jones-more-comfortable-going-into-second-season/ Does that sound familiar? Tyus Jones won a similar award as a member of the 2015 Duke team that won the National Title. Tyus Jones was named most outstanding player. "according to  http://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/tournament/2015/story/_/id/12634931/tyus-jones-duke-blue-devils-named-final-four-most-outstanding-player

Tyus Jones has proved that he belongs in the NBA with his performance during NBA summer league and that he can do anything that is needed of him for the Minnesota Timber Wolves  to be successful and win games  in 2016-2017 under head coach Tom Thibodeau.