Charles Jones (basketball, born 1957) facts for kids
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | April 3, 1957 McGehee, Arkansas, U.S. |
| High school | Desha Central (Rohwer, Arkansas) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m) |
| Listed weight | 215 lb (98 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Albany State (1975–1979) |
| NBA Draft | 1979 / Round: 8 / Pick: 165th overall |
| Selected by the Phoenix Suns | |
| Pro career | 1979–1998 |
| Career history | |
| 1979–1980 | Maine Lumberjacks |
| 1980–1981 | Nice BC |
| 1981–1982 | S. Benedetto Gorizia |
| 1982–1983 | Maine Lumberjacks |
| 1983–1984 | Bay State Bombardiers |
| 1984 | Philadelphia 76ers |
| 1984 | Bay State Bombardiers |
| 1984 | Chicago Bulls |
| 1984–1985 | Tampa Bay Thrillers |
| 1985–1993 | Washington Bullets |
| 1994 | Detroit Pistons |
| 1995–1998 | Houston Rockets |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| Career NBA statistics | |
| Points | 1,826 (2.5 ppg) |
| Rebounds | 3,253 (4.5 rpg) |
| Blocks | 1,134 (1.6 bpg) |
| Stats at NBA.com | |
Charles "Gadget" Jones was born on April 3, 1957. He is an American who used to play professional basketball. He was known for being a great shot-blocker, even though he didn't score a lot of points. His nickname "Gadget" probably came from his ability to always find a way to block shots.
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Charles Jones's Basketball Journey
Charles Jones was a tall player, standing 6 feet 9 inches (2.06 meters) tall. He played as a forward and center. He went to Albany State University before starting his professional career.
Starting in the NBA
In 1979, Charles Jones was picked by the Phoenix Suns in the 1979 NBA draft. He was the 165th player chosen that year. He joined the NBA a few years later, in 1983. During his 15 seasons in the league, he played for five different teams. These teams included the Philadelphia 76ers, the Chicago Bulls, the Washington Bullets, the Detroit Pistons, and the Houston Rockets.
Winning a Championship
One of the biggest moments in Charles Jones's career was winning an NBA Championship with the Houston Rockets in 1995. This happened during the 1995 NBA Finals. He played in 19 out of 22 games during the 1995 NBA Playoffs, helping his team win the championship.
His Amazing Blocks
Charles Jones was especially good at blocking shots. This means he would stop the opposing team from scoring by swatting the ball away as they tried to shoot. His best game for scoring points was on January 8, 1986, when he scored 17 points against the Phoenix Suns, the team that first drafted him. Four years later, he had an incredible game against the Orlando Magic, where he blocked 10 shots! This was the most blocks he ever made in a single game.
Retiring from the Game
Charles Jones played his last NBA game on May 3, 1998. At that time, he was 41 years and 30 days old. This made him one of the oldest players to ever play in the NBA, ranking as the 11th oldest player in the league's history. When he retired, his career averages were 2.5 points, 4.5 rebounds, and 1.6 blocks per game.
Family of Basketball Stars
Basketball talent runs in Charles Jones's family! His three brothers, Caldwell, Wil, and Major Jones, also played basketball at Albany State University and went on to play in the NBA. It's rare to have so many brothers play at such a high level!
Charles Jones's Career Numbers
Throughout his long NBA career, Charles Jones played in 726 regular season games. He was known for his defense and shot-blocking.
- He scored a total of 1,826 points, averaging about 2.5 points per game.
- He grabbed 3,253 rebounds, which means he collected the ball after a missed shot. This averaged about 4.5 rebounds per game.
- He made 1,134 blocks, averaging 1.6 blocks per game. This shows how good he was at stopping opponents from scoring.
More to Explore
- List of National Basketball Association players with most blocks in a game
- List of oldest and youngest National Basketball Association players
