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 | |
| 1976–1978 | 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 on July 9, 1953, is a retired American basketball player. He played professionally in the NBA and other leagues. Major Jones grew up in McGehee, Arkansas, and played college basketball for the Albany State Golden Rams.
Major Jones was chosen by two different basketball leagues. In 1974, the San Diego Conquistadors picked him for the American Basketball Association (ABA). Then, in the 1976 NBA Draft, the Portland Trail Blazers selected him for the National Basketball Association. Before joining the NBA, Jones played for the Allentown Jets in the Eastern Basketball Association (EBA) from 1976 to 1978. He was named the EBA Rookie of the Year in 1977. He also made the All-EBA Second Team in both 1977 and 1978.
Jones Family Basketball Stars
Major Jones comes from a family of talented basketball players. His three brothers also played college basketball at Albany State. They all went on to play in the NBA, just like Major.
- Wil Jones (born 1947)
- Caldwell Jones (born 1950)
- Charles Jones (born 1957)
External links
- NBA statistics @ BasketballReference.com
See also
In Spanish: Major Jones para niños
