Major Jones facts for kids
| No. 11, 35 | |
|---|---|
| Power forward | |
| Personal information | |
| Born | July 9, 1953 McGehee, Arkansas, U.S. |
| High school | Desha Central (Rohwer, Arkansas) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m) |
| Listed weight | 225 lb (102 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Albany State (1972–1976) |
| NBA Draft | 1976 / Round: 2 / Pick: 20th overall |
| Selected by the Portland Trail Blazers | |
| Pro career | 1976–1985 |
| Career history | |
| 1976–1977 | Allentown Jets |
| 1978–1979 | Fresno Stars |
| 1979–1984 | Houston Rockets |
| 1984–1985 | Detroit Pistons |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| Career NBA statistics | |
| Points | 1,643 (4.4 ppg) |
| Rebounds | 1,323 (3.5 rpg) |
| Assists | 215 (0.6 apg) |
Major James Brooks Jones (born July 9, 1953) is an American retired professional basketball player. He played as a power forward in the NBA and other basketball leagues. Major Jones was born in McGehee, Arkansas, in the United States.
He went to Albany State University where he played college basketball. After college, he was chosen in the 1974 draft by the ABA team, the San Diego Conquistadors. Later, in the 1976 NBA Draft, he was picked by the Portland Trail Blazers.
Major Jones' Basketball Journey
Major Jones played for several teams during his career. He started with the Allentown Jets in 1976. He then joined the Fresno Stars in 1978.
Playing in the NBA
Major Jones played for the Houston Rockets from 1979 to 1983. He then played for the Detroit Pistons in 1984. In the NBA, he scored a total of 1,643 points. He also grabbed 1,323 rebounds and made 215 assists.
Family of Basketball Players
Major Jones comes from a family of talented basketball players. His three brothers also played basketball. Wil (born 1947), Caldwell (born 1950), and Charles (born 1957) all played college basketball at Albany State. They also went on to play in the NBA, just like Major.
See also
In Spanish: Major Jones para niños
