Terrence Shannon Jr.

Miraculously ahead for 47 of a possible 48 minutes, the Los Angeles Lakers were, without question, on the right side of the scoreboards during February 27, 2025’s matchup against the Minnesota Timberwolves. As every defender in purple-and-gold could attest, though, being on the opposite end of one of Terrence Shannon Jr.’s signature left-hand drives was often the wrong place to be. Something of a “best-kept secret” along Minnesota’s bench until February, Shannon compensates for lost time on the highlight reels, racing the floor during a two-on-one, compromising Jordan Goodwin’s defensive capabilities. Unbothered in the flight that follows, Shannon springs into a ferocious tomahawk jam, pairing his career-high night alongside a must-discuss sequence. Superb over a stretch that included three consecutive games of at least 17 points, the No,. 27 pick was brilliant even in defeat, totalling 25 points (on 9-of-15 shooting), five rebounds, two assists, and a 3-pointer in 29 minutes.

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