Age

19.6

Height

6'8"

Weight

200

Workload

MIN%

66.6

USG%

17.9

TS%

50.3

Per 70 Possession Stats

PTS

11.9

REB

6.7

AST

4.8

STL

2.0

BLK

0.8

TOV

2.7

Efficiency

RIM FG%

61.7

MID FG%

53.2

3PT FG%

25.9

FT%

53.3

Jump to full report

Report by: Neema Djavadzadeh

Dyson Daniels

Guard New Orleans Pelicans

6'8" connector with elite defensive instincts and vision.

Age

19.6

Height

6'8"

Weight

200

Per 70 Possession Stats

PTS

11.9

REB

6.7

AST

4.8

STL

2.0

BLK

0.8

Positions Defended

Offensive Role

 

Defensive Role

   

Meet Dyson Daniels

Dyson Daniels is a 6’8″ connective guard from Australia who spent last season on G League Ignite. A lesser known prospect as a product of the NBA Academy, Daniels quickly caught the eyes of scouts. By the 2nd half of the season, Daniels had surpassed teammate and former top-5 recruit Jaden Hardy on NBA draft big boards. In the Rising Stars challenge, Daniels played alongside former #1 pick Cade Cunningham, and won their tournament with Daniels playing a key role on the team. Daniels went 8th overall to the New Orleans Pelicans, a team with many other connective players and pseudo-playmakers. Daniels looks to carve out a role on a young Pelicans team through his defensive prowess and quick decision-making.

Offense

Dyson excelled last season in the point guard role for Team Ignite. Struggling in the first half of the season, he found his footing during the G League Ignite tour. Dyson had a 10 percentage point increase in 3 point percentage, and had improved stats in every category. On a struggling Ignite team, Daniels stood out with his decision making. Adjusting from his academy style of playmaking to the more freeform style of the G League, Daniels was the perfect mix of creative and methodical. With little advantage creators on the roster, Dyson knew how to draw in defenders, get to his spots and find the open man.

Defense

Dyson’s long frame and quick feet allow him to guard the one through four positions. Dyson led the G League in deflections last season with 3.9 deflections per game. This preseason with the Pelicans, Dyson averaged 5.3 steals, 1.3 blocks and 8.7 deflections per 36. The deflections would be three higher than Matisse Thybulle, who led the league in deflections last season. Dyson’s considered a “glue guy” due to his keen shot-blocking ability and his versatility defensively. While his offense may struggle to begin his career, Dyson will find his minutes on the defensive end. With added weight, Dyson could quickly become one of the more dominant defenders in the league.

Outlook

On a Pelicans team with many skilled players, Dyson can come to use on the defensive end and as a connective creator on offense. The Pelicans have plenty of skilled players that, with Dyson, can lead to many creative options. Dyson, alongside Herb Jones and Trey Murphy III, will likely anchor the wing defense for the Pelicans this season. If Dyson can improve as a shooter off the catch, he can add a new fold to his game, and the Pelicans offense. Next to many creators with versatile offensive games, the possibilities and avenues to success for Dyson Daniels are endless in New Orleans.

Tags:

, ,

Related Players

Related Players

Related Articles

2025-atlanta-hawks-nba-next-sneaky-contender
Atlanta Hawks: The NBA’s Next Sneaky Contender
July 3, 2025
NBA Articles
This article was co-written by Ahmed Jama. We are in the middle of the greatest era of parity in NBA history. With the Oklahoma City Thunder crowned champions, there have…

Read more

steals-gold-rush
Steals: The NBA’s Next Gold Rush
June 12, 2025
NBA Articles
Basketball is the constant search for the smallest of edges. It’s the driver of team building at the macro level. A 37% three-point-shooting wing over a 35% three-point-shooting wing is…

Read more