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 is a former professional basketball player from the United States. He was born on September 13, 1962. Anthony was a versatile player, known as a swingman, which means he could play both as a shooting guard and a small forward.
He stood at 6 feet 6 inches (198 cm) tall and weighed 195 pounds (88 kg). He played college basketball at two different universities before joining the National Basketball Association (NBA).
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Anthony Jones's College Basketball Journey
Anthony Jones started his college basketball career at Georgetown University. He played there from 1981 to 1983. After that, he transferred to the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV).
UNLV Success and Awards
At UNLV, Anthony played for the Runnin' Rebels from 1984 to 1986. He was a very successful player there. In 1986, he was named the Big West Conference Men's Basketball Player of the Year. This award goes to the best player in the conference.
He was also chosen for the First-team All-PCAA (which is now the Big West Conference) in 1986. Before college, in 1981, he was recognized as a top high school player. He was a First-team Parade All-American and a McDonald's All-American. These honors mean he was considered one of the best young basketball players in the country.
Anthony Jones's NBA Career
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 for him into professional basketball.
Playing for NBA Teams
Anthony played in the NBA from 1986 to 1990. During his time in the league, he played for several teams. He started with the Washington Bullets. Later, he also played for the Chicago Bulls, the San Antonio Spurs, and the Dallas Mavericks.
Playing Overseas and in 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 United States Basketball League (USBL) and the World Basketball League (WBL). His professional career lasted until 1991.
External links
- Anthony Jones's NBA stats
See also
In Spanish: Anthony Jones para niños
