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Golden State Warriors: Five D-League Shooters Who Could Help

By Ti Windisch

Feb 13, 2017; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray (27) has his shot blocked by Golden State Warriors guard Briante Weber (2) during the first half at Pepsi Center. Mandatory Credit: Chris Humphreys-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 13, 2017; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray (27) has his shot blocked by Golden State Warriors guard Briante Weber (2) during the first half at Pepsi Center. Mandatory Credit: Chris Humphreys-USA TODAY Sports /
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Mar 24, 2016; Anaheim, CA, USA; Texas A&M Aggies forward Jalen Jones (12) celebrates after a 3-point basket against the Oklahoma Sooners during a West Regional semifinal of the NCAA Tournament at the Honda Center. Oklahoma defeated Texas A&M 77-63. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 24, 2016; Anaheim, CA, USA; Texas A&M Aggies forward Jalen Jones (12) celebrates after a 3-point basket against the Oklahoma Sooners during a West Regional semifinal of the NCAA Tournament at the Honda Center. Oklahoma defeated Texas A&M 77-63. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports /

Jalen Jones

Jalen Jones was on the Boston Celtics for training camp, but ended up getting cut and then signed by the Maine Red Claws before the season began. Although he’s on the Red Claws, the Celtics do not have control over him like they do Abdel Nader–that’s because the team holds Nader’s draft rights.

Jones went undrafted, so he’s available to be signed by any team. The 6’7″ guard might find himself some work soon based on how this season in the NBA D-League has gone for him.

In almost 36 minutes exactly, Jones is averaging 21.5 points, 9.0 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 1.0 steals per game. Jones’ rebounding could help NBA teams out, as could his shooting.

Jones attempts nearly six three-pointers per game, and he knocks down 35.7 percent of them. He’s not as capable from distance as some of the other names on this list, but his physical frame should be appealing to teams looking to add a shooter with some size.

Jones is about as tall as Warriors rookie Patrick McCaw, who the Dubs like because partially because of that length. Adding another sizable shooter could help out Golden State.

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