Anthony Jones (basketball, born 1962) facts for kids
| Personal information | |
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| Born | September 13, 1962 Washington, D.C., U.S. |
| High school | Dunbar (Washington, D.C.) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) |
| Listed weight | 195 lb (88 kg) |
| Career information | |
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| NBA Draft | 1986 / Round: 1 / Pick: 21st overall |
| Selected by the Washington Bullets | |
| Pro career | 1986–1991 |
| Career history | |
| 1986 | Washington Bullets |
| 1986–1987 | San Antonio Spurs |
| 1987–1988 | Allentown Jets |
| 1988 | Las Vegas Silver Streaks |
| 1988 | Chicago Bulls |
| 1988 | Palm Beach Stingrays |
| 1989–1990 | Dallas Mavericks |
| 1990–1991 | Libertas Livorno |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Anthony Hamilton Jones (born September 13, 1962) is a retired American professional basketball player. He was a tall player, standing 6 feet 6 inches (198 cm) and weighing 195 pounds (89 kg). Anthony Jones was known as a swingman, which means he could play both shooting guard and small forward positions.
He played college basketball at two different universities. First, he played for Georgetown University from 1981 to 1983. Later, he played for the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) from 1984 to 1986. After college, he joined the National Basketball Association (NBA), playing from 1986 to 1990.
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Anthony Jones' Basketball Journey
Anthony Jones was a talented player from a young age. He was even named a First-team Parade All-American in 1981. This is a big honor for high school basketball players.
College Basketball Highlights
During his time at UNLV, Anthony Jones was a standout player. In 1986, he was named the PCAA Player of the Year. This award goes to the best player in the conference. He was also selected for the First-team All-PCAA in the same year. These achievements showed he was ready for the next level.
Playing in the NBA
In 1986, Anthony Jones was chosen in the 1986 NBA draft. The Washington Bullets picked him as the 21st player in the first round. This was a big step into professional basketball.
During his NBA career, he played for several teams:
He played alongside some of the best players in the world.
International and Other Leagues
Besides the NBA, Anthony Jones also played basketball in other leagues. He played in Italy for a team called Libertas Livorno. He also played in the USBL and the WBL. This shows he had a long and varied career in basketball.
See also
In Spanish: Anthony Jones para niños
