The Houston Rockets need second-year man Terrence Jones to develop into a versatile power forward that can perfectly complement center Dwight Howard. The Kentucky product has the kind of skill set that will allow Howard to thrive in Houston.
Jones, the No. 18 overall pick, didn't get much of a chance to showcase his skills last season. After spending the bulk of his rookie year with the Rio Grande Valley Vipers of the NBDL (where he averaged 19 points and nine rebounds a game), the forward spent the final month of the regular season with Houston.
Jones logged 23.1 minutes a night during the month of April. He averaged 8.8 points, 5.9 rebounds, 1.9 blocks and 1.1 assists per contest (in 19 games). He didn't see much time in the playoffs, appearing in two games and playing around 17.5 minutes a game.
While the sample size is small, Jones had his moments last year. He notched 13 blocks in the final four games of the regular season and showed the ability to hit the occasional three-pointer.
Jones carried the momentum from his late-season surge into this year's Orlando Summer League . He averaged 15.8 po ...
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Why Terrence Jones’ Evolution Is Critical to Dwight Howard’s Success in Houston
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