Jaden McDaniels jumps over Nick Claxton for a crazy poster dunk
Jaden McDaniels is best known for his defense, but he is Minnesota Timberwolves forward can still unleash plenty of offensive firepower on a given night. He showed stellar instincts and strength in Saturday’s game against the Brooklyn Nets. Seven-year center Nick Claxton, unfortunately, can attest to his skills.
During a sloppy sequence, Terrence Mann broke free on a Julius Randle turnover, but gave the Wolves the ball back on an errant throw, paving the way for a thunderous play. Randle found McDaniels, who faked a Rudy Gobert layup before going for a hard dunk against the retreating Claxton.
The Timberwolves certainly had some residual frustrations from a bitter loss to the Denver Nuggets on Christmas Day, but a few more like this one, and they should feel at least a little better.
Jaden McDaniels with a poster OVER Nic Clacton 😤
— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) December 28, 2025
McDaniels is often considered Minnesota’s X-factor. Think about how many hypothetical phrases have been uttered about the 2020 first-round draft pick. “If he can just develop a consistent offensive game, this team is going to be really dangerous. Well, the time for speculation may be over.”
He took a clear step forward. McDaniels is scoring a career-high 15.2 points per contest while shooting 50.4 percent from the field and 39.8 percent from 3-point range. Anthony Edwards and Julius Randle form a powerful duobut Wolves need at least one more difference maker in attack.
Jaden McDaniels does his best to carry that responsibility. The 2023-24 All-Defensive Second Team selection is moving with undeniable intensity. He had 10 points against the Nets at halftime, but two stand out.
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