Dwayne Jones (basketball) facts for kids
Jones in 2008 with the Cleveland Cavaliers
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| Philadelphia 76ers | |
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| Assistant coach | |
| Personal information | |
| Born | June 9, 1983 Morgantown, West Virginia |
| Nationality | American |
| High school | American Christian School (Aston, Pennsylvania) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 11 in (2.11 m) |
| Listed weight | 250 lb (113 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Saint Joseph's (2002–2005) |
| NBA Draft | 2005 / Undrafted |
| Pro career | 2005–2017 |
| Coaching career | 2018–present |
| League | NBA |
| Career history | |
| As player: | |
| 2005–2006 | Florida Flame |
| 2006 | Boston Celtics |
| 2006–2008 | Cleveland Cavaliers |
| 2008 | Efes Pilsen |
| 2008 | Charlotte Bobcats |
| 2009 | Iowa Energy |
| 2009 | Idaho Stampede |
| 2009–2010 | Austin Toros |
| 2010 | Phoenix Suns |
| 2010–2011 | Fujian Xunxing |
| 2011 | Indios de Mayagüez |
| 2011 | Zhejiang Lions |
| 2012 | Powerade Tigers |
| 2012 | Champville SC |
| 2013 | Texas Legends |
| 2013 | Golden State Warriors |
| 2013–2014 | Al Jaysh |
| 2015 | Guaiqueríes de Margarita |
| 2015 | Leones de Santo Domingo |
| 2015–2016 | Juventud Sionista |
| 2015 | Guaiqueríes de Margarita |
| 2016–2017 | Atenas de Córdoba |
| As coach: | |
| 2018–present | Philadelphia 76ers (assistant) |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| Stats at NBA.com | |
Dwayne Clinton Jones (born June 9, 1983) is an American professional basketball coach and former player. He is currently an assistant coach for the Philadelphia 76ers in the National Basketball Association (NBA).
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Dwayne Jones' Early Life
Dwayne Jones was born in Morgantown, West Virginia. He grew up in Chester, Pennsylvania. He finished high school at American Christian School in Aston, Pennsylvania in 2001.
Playing Basketball in College
Dwayne Jones played college basketball for Saint Joseph's University. He was a very important player for the team.
In 2004, his team had an amazing season. They did not lose a single game during the regular season! They made it to the NCAA Tournament, which is a big competition for college teams. They almost reached the Final Four, which is the last stage of the tournament. Their final record was 30 wins and only 2 losses, which was the best in their school's history.
In the 2004–05 season, Dwayne was named the best defensive player in his conference, called the Atlantic 10. He was also on the All-Defensive Team for the second year in a row. He was great at getting rebounds (catching the ball after a missed shot) and blocks (stopping an opponent's shot). He was among the top players in the country for both.
Dwayne had his best season for scoring points, averaging 10.1 points per game. He also set a personal record with 16 rebounds in a game. On February 19, 2005, he achieved a "triple-double." This means he got double-digit numbers (10 or more) in three different stats in one game: 11 points, 11 rebounds, and 10 blocks. This was a rare achievement for his team.
Dwayne Jones' Professional Basketball Career
After college, Dwayne Jones started his professional basketball journey. He was not chosen in the NBA draft, but he was signed by the Minnesota Timberwolves in 2005.
Starting in the NBA
Dwayne first played for the NBA Development League (now called the G-League) team, the Florida Flame. He was excellent at rebounding, leading the league with 11.7 rebounds per game. He also had many blocks.
Later, he was traded to the Boston Celtics in 2006. He played 14 games for them. He then joined the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2006. He played 56 games for the Cavaliers in the 2007–08 season. He averaged about 1 point and 2 rebounds per game. He also played in 5 playoff games for them.
Playing Around the World
After his time with the Cavaliers, Dwayne played for several teams. He joined the Charlotte Bobcats in 2008. He also played in the NBA Development League for teams like the Iowa Energy, Idaho Stampede, and Austin Toros.
In 2008, he played for a Turkish team called Anadolu Efes S.K.. In 2009, he briefly signed with a Serbian team, Crvena zvezda.
In 2010, Dwayne signed with the Phoenix Suns. He was known as a top rebounder in the Development League at that time. He also played in China for Fujian SBS Xunxing in the 2010–11 season, where he led the Chinese Basketball Association (CBA) in rebounding.
He continued to play for different teams around the world, including Puerto Rico, China, the Philippines, and Lebanon. In 2013, he briefly returned to the NBA with the Golden State Warriors. He also played in Venezuela, the Dominican Republic, and Argentina. His playing career ended in 2017.
What is Dwayne Jones Doing Now?
Since 2018, Dwayne Jones has been an assistant coach for the Philadelphia 76ers in the NBA. He uses his experience as a player to help train and guide the team.
See also
In Spanish: Dwayne Jones para niños
