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MikeCheck: Jones, Clarke spark Grizzlies as ‘two ultimate pros’ delivering in key playoff roles

MINNEAPOLIS – As one of the most surehanded point guards in NBA history, it’s easy to believe Tyus Jones has a full grasp on the magnitude of these historic postseason moments.

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Jones was born and raised in suburban Minneapolis. He guided his high school team to a state championship on the Target Center court as one of the area’s most decorated prep prospects. Then, he won a national champion at Duke before becoming a first-round draft pick and spending the first four years of his NBA career with the Timberwolves.