Major Jones facts for kids
| No. 11, 35 | |
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| Power forward | |
| Personal information | |
| Born | July 9, 1953 McGehee, Arkansas |
| Nationality | American |
| 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 who played in the NBA and other leagues. Born in McGehee, Arkansas, he attended and played college basketball at Albany State University.
He was drafted by the American Basketball Association (ABA) in 1974 by the San Diego Conquistadors, and in 1976 by the National Basketball Association's Portland Trail Blazers.
Jones' brothers Wil (born 1947), Caldwell (born 1950) and Charles (born 1957) all played at Albany State and in the NBA.
See also
In Spanish: Major Jones para niños
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