Suns’ Oso Ighodaro has funny explanation for ‘constant’ communication with Tyus Jones
Oso Ighodaro and Tyus Jones’s on-court relationship is on full display.
As the games go along, Oso Ighodaro has become one of the most impactful players on the Phoenix Suns. Meanwhile, it’s caught the eye of point guard, Tyus Jones.
After the Suns signed Jones to a $3.3 million deal in the offseason, the former Duke basketball star was expected to run the offense. He’s run both the starting unit, as well as the second unit.
Even though his role has fluctuated, one thing hasn’t changed. The trust he has in Ighodaro.
Throughout the season, both players go over coverages, matchups, as well as anything they see. With Jones being one of the most efficient playmakers in the league, Ighodaro took immediate interest.
He immediately starting picking Jones’s brain on defensive schemes, coverages, and offensive looks. How to get guys like Kevin Durant, Bradley Beal, and Devin Booker more space.
Regardless of that, Ighodaro gave a funny explanation for his relationship with Jones.
“Me and Tyus talk all the time… sometimes he tells me not to talk to him anymore,” Ighodaro said, jokingly. “He says I ask too many questions, but he’s always looking out for me.
“Always tells me anything that comes to his mind that he thinks would help me, he tells me. So I feel like we do a good job, especially in the games communicating at a high level.”
The four-year man at Marquette made tremendous progress each year. One of the more peculiar elements of his game is the playmaking. For someone his size, it’s uncommon.
Oso Ighodaro’s skill set is unique for the Suns
He’ll find guys in the right spot and even thread the needle. The confidence to make the right read comes from Ighodaro’s trust in his point guard. Luckily for him, the trust is reciprocated on all fronts.
Much like his teammates, Jones echoed a similar sentiment about his teammate’s IQ.
“It’s not super common… He’s ahead of the learning curve, for sure,” Jones said.
