Damon Jones facts for kids
Jones with the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2006
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| Personal information | |
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| Born | August 25, 1976 Galveston, Texas, U.S. |
| High school | Ball (Galveston, Texas) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) |
| Listed weight | 200 lb (91 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Houston (1994–1997) |
| NBA Draft | 1997 / Undrafted |
| Pro career | 1997–2012 |
| Coaching career | 2015–2018 |
| Career history | |
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| 1997–1998 | Black Hills Posse |
| 1998 | Jacksonville Barracudas |
| 1998–1999 | Idaho Stampede |
| 1999 | New Jersey Nets |
| 1999 | Boston Celtics |
| 1999 | Golden State Warriors |
| 1999–2000 | Dallas Mavericks |
| 2000 | Gulf Coast Sun Dogs |
| 2000–2001 | Vancouver Grizzlies |
| 2001–2002 | Detroit Pistons |
| 2002–2003 | Sacramento Kings |
| 2003–2004 | Milwaukee Bucks |
| 2004–2005 | Miami Heat |
| 2005–2008 | Cleveland Cavaliers |
| 2008–2009 | Milwaukee Bucks |
| 2009 | NSB Napoli |
| 2010 | Piratas de Quebradillas |
| 2011 | Bucaneros de La Guaira |
| 2012 | Reno Bighorns |
| As coach: | |
| 2015–2016 | Canton Charge (assistant) |
| 2016–2018 | Cleveland Cavaliers (assistant) |
| Career highlights and awards | |
As player:
As assistant coach:
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| Career NBA statistics | |
| Points | 4,326 (6.6 ppg) |
| Rebounds | 1,074 (1.6 rpg) |
| Assists | 1,806 (2.7 apg) |
Damon Darron Jones, born on August 25, 1979, is a former American professional basketball player. He was known for his amazing three-point shots. He played for many teams during his career, but spent most of his time with the Cleveland Cavaliers in the National Basketball Association (NBA). After he stopped playing, Damon became a coach for the Cavaliers.
Damon played college basketball for three years at the University of Houston. Even though he entered the 1997 NBA draft early, no team picked him. But that didn't stop him from having a long career in basketball!
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Early Life and College Basketball
Damon Jones played basketball for the Golden Tornadoes team at Ball High School. After he graduated in 1994, he went on to play for the University of Houston. He studied sociology while he was there.
Professional Basketball Career
Damon Jones played for many different teams throughout his career. He was known as a "journeyman" because he moved around a lot. He never played for the same team for more than one season, except for his time with the Cleveland Cavaliers from 2005 to 2008. In total, he played for ten different NBA teams!
Damon was especially good at making three-point field goals. These shots were a big part of his game. He often waited on the outside of the court while his teammates, like Shaquille O'Neal, Dwyane Wade, or LeBron James, drew attention from other players. Damon was very confident in his shooting skills.
Early Years in Basketball
Before joining the NBA, Damon played for the Idaho Stampede in the Continental Basketball Association (CBA) during the 1998–99 season. He was recognized as the CBA Newcomer of the Year. He was also named to the All-CBA First Team, which means he was one of the best players in the league that year.
Best Season with the Miami Heat
The 2004–05 NBA season was Damon's best year for statistics. He signed a contract with the Miami Heat and played in 66 games as a starter. He scored a lot of points and made many three-point shots.
- He made 225 three-point shots, which was the third-highest in the NBA that season.
- His three-point shooting percentage was 43.2%, ranking him fifth best in the league.
On February 16, 2005, Damon scored a career-high 31 points against the Los Angeles Clippers. He scored ten or more points in 48 games that season. In the playoffs, he continued to play well, averaging 12.1 points per game. He even scored 30 points in a playoff game against the New Jersey Nets.
Time with the Cleveland Cavaliers
Damon Jones joined the Cleveland Cavaliers on September 8, 2005. He signed a four-year contract with the team. During the 2005–06 NBA season, he played in all 82 regular season games. He averaged 6.7 points and 2.1 assists per game.
A memorable moment happened on March 8, 2006. Damon made a game-winning three-point shot right as time ran out, helping the Cavaliers win 98–97 against the Toronto Raptors. In the 2006 NBA Playoffs, he helped the Cavaliers win their first-round series against the Washington Wizards. He made a game-winning shot in overtime of Game 6, sending the Cavs to the second round for the first time since 1993.
In the 2006–07 NBA season, Damon continued to play well. He averaged 6.6 points per game. On November 13, 2006, he scored a season-high 29 points, making seven three-point shots. He was also chosen to take part in the Three-Point Shootout during the 2007 NBA All-Star Weekend.
Damon played 68 games for the Cavaliers in the 2007–08 NBA season. He averaged 6.4 points and 1.9 assists. He made seven three-point shots in a game against the Washington Wizards on February 22, 2008, scoring 27 points.
Later Playing Career
After his time with the Cavaliers, Damon Jones was traded to the Milwaukee Bucks in August 2008. He later played for teams in Puerto Rico and the NBA Development League (now called the G League) before retiring from playing in 2012.
Coaching Career
In 2014, Damon Jones joined the coaching staff for the Cleveland Cavaliers. He started as a "shooting consultant," helping players improve their shots. He worked with both the Cavaliers and their minor league team, the Canton Charge.
During the 2015–16 NBA season, Damon was an assistant coach for the Canton Charge. In April 2016, the Cavaliers' head coach, Tyronn Lue, added Damon to his coaching staff for the 2016 NBA playoffs. The Cavaliers went on to win the championship that year, beating the Golden State Warriors in seven games. It was a historic win, as they were the first team to come back from being down 3–1 in the finals.
In September 2016, Damon was promoted to a full-time assistant coach for the Cavaliers. He continued to help the team until 2018.
Achievements and Rankings
Damon Jones achieved some impressive rankings during his career:
- He ranked third in the NBA for three-point field goals made (225) in the 2004–2005 season.
- He ranked fifth in the NBA for three-point field goal percentage (43.2%) in the 2004–2005 season.
Personal Life
Damon Jones majored in sociology when he was at the University of Houston. On January 10, 2006, he became the first NBA player to sign a contract with a Chinese shoe company, Li-Ning. Damon has a child.
See also
In Spanish: Damon Jones para niños
