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[Dane Moore] Jaylen Clark on playing his first two basketball games in over a year, and the process of building back after his achilles injury:



"(The first game) was like a surreal feeling. I was telling all the coaches that even though I didn’t do much, it took like three quarters to realize that I’m really out there playing. I was just out there smiling and running up and down and then I was like, 'OK bro, now you gotta do something now.' So two days ago was me just taking it all in, today I told the coaches I’m good I’m locked in and I’m ready to go. I came in here with a mission I made a bet with one of the coaches that I would get more than five steals. I felt like I had more six but we’ll leave it up to their discretion."

What’s the last year been like?

"I think the thing that’s made it the hardest is that no one has seen my progress. So I go places and everybody asks me a million questions and try to assume and guess but it’s been a great year, bro. I don’t regret anything that happened – if I don’t tear my achilles, I don’t think I’m in Minnesota currently at this moment. So everything happens for a reason. I’m happy Tim Connelly and them took a chance on me and I’m very grateful to be here in Summer League. It’s a great group. Summer League group is great. Real team back at home is great. And the guys in Iowa are great. So it’s just a great overall organization."

by irishace88

4 Comments

  1. I really hope he can find his 3 point shot. It would be so impactful for him and might guarantee a spot off the bench

  2. FlyingScissor

    Players being grateful for this organization is crazy. A decade ago it was the country club semi pro bullshit. Now the Wolves are top flight from top to bottom

  3. TossingTurnips

    I think people need to remember this has been Clark’s first two games in over a year. He’ll take some time to get his feel back offensively. His defense needs no time though.

  4. YoungArsenal

    Jaylen is a dawg. I can’t wait to watch this kid improve this year

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