Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images Jaylen Clark understands that some of his most valuable defensive work can help a teammate who is already among Minnesota’s best defenders.

When Clark picks up an opposing guard and follows him through screens, Jaden McDaniels gets a different view of the game. He can watch an action develop, warn teammates about what is coming and use his length to help elsewhere.

McDaniels has a description for that responsibility.

“Really just being like a quarterback,” he said at Tuesday’s practice .

Oct 28, 2026; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Jaylen Clark (7) fouls Golden State Warriors guard Stephen…

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