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Commanders WR Terry McLaurin Compared to NBA Legend

Terry McLaurin has been invaluable for the Washington Commanders.

Jeremy Brener

Nov 3, 2024; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin (17) after a 1st quarter towchdown reception from quarterback Jayden Daniels (5) against the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-Imagn Images
Nov 3, 2024; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin (17) after a 1st quarter towchdown reception from quarterback Jayden Daniels (5) against the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-Imagn Images / Robert Deutsch-Imagn Images
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The Washington Commanders are halfway into the season, and at 7-2, they look like a team that could contend for a championship.

Among the players who are important towards the team's success is wide receiver Terry McLaurin, who scored two touchdowns in the team's Week 9 win against the New York Giants.

Commanders coach Dan Quinn compared McLaurin to a future NBA Hall-of-Famer.

"We had somebody talk to the team yesterday, Bob Myers, and he talked about some people about their role in winning and he told a story about (former Golden State Warriors F) Andre Iguodala coming off the bench to go and whatever was best for the team, and that same season he ended up being a (NBA) Finals MVP, but the message I thought that was so strong was would he say the same things publicly that he would privately that was best for the team. And, when it’s really about winning that’s a really big deal, and that’s what Terry McLaurin is, about winning and he absolutely delivers. He strains to fight for it," Quinn said.

Not every player can be the star, or the quarterback, but everyone needs to be about the overall goal of winning, and that's what McLaurin provides.

He's been a steady contributor throughout his career, and that has been what's made him a "star" for the team.

With so many variables affecting teams in the NFL in their path towards a Super Bowl, one player can only have so much impact. However, McLaurin's presence and mindset certainly has the Commanders moving in the right direction.

Stick with CommanderGameday and the Locked On Commanders podcast for more FREE coverage of the Washington Commanders throughout the 2024 season.

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Jeremy Brener
JEREMY BRENER

Jeremy Brener is an editor, writer and social media manager for several Fan Nation websites. His work has also been featured in 247 Sports and SB Nation as a writer and podcaster. Brener has been with Fan Nation since 2021. Brener grew up in Houston, going to Astros, Rockets and Texans games as a kid. He moved to Orlando in 2016 to go to college and pursue a degree. He hosts "The Dream Take" podcast covering the Rockets, which has produced over 350 episodes since March 2020. Brener graduated in May 2020 from the University of Central Florida with a Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism minoring in Sport Business Management. While at UCF, Brener worked for the school's newspaper NSM.today and "Hitting the Field," a student-run sports talk show and network. He was the executive producer for "Hitting the Field" from 2019-20. During his professional career, Brener has covered a number of major sporting events including the Pro Bowl, March Madness and several NBA and NFL games. As a fan, Brener has been to the 2005 World Series, 2010 FIFA World Cup and the 2016 NCAA National Championship between the Villanova Wildcats and North Carolina Tar Heels. Now, Brener still resides in the Central Florida area and enjoys writing, watching TV, hanging out with friends and going to the gym. Brener can be followed on Twitter @JeremyBrener. For more inquiries, please email jeremybrenerchs@gmail.com.

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