“ Jalen is a hard-working, defensive-minded player who we believe has tremendous potential for growth. ” This is what former Toronto Raptors president Maasai Ujiri said about the new New Orleans Pelicans signing Jalen McDaniels. Indeed, he made no mistake in judging the 27-year-old forward.

McDaniels, now entering his seventh year in the league, has established himself as a solid backup player. Long, lean, and not afraid to take on a challenge, Jalen is a brilliant two-way player, just like his younger brother and Minnesota Timberwolves star, Jaden McDaniels. While everyone knows about the younger McDaniels brother, our focus is on Jalen, especially on his ethnicity and roots.

Where is Jalen McDaniels from? What’s his nationality?

If you’re an avid NBA fan, you’ve probably seen Jaden

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