Mark Jones (basketball, born 1975) facts for kids
| Personal information | |
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| Born | May 25, 1975 Milwaukee, Wisconsin |
| Nationality | American |
| High school | Milwaukee Trade and Technical (Milwaukee, Wisconsin) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) |
| Listed weight | 215 lb (98 kg) |
| Career information | |
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| NBA Draft | 1998 / Undrafted |
| Pro career | 1998–2007 |
| Career history | |
| 1998–1999 | Fort Wayne Fury |
| 1999–2000 | Morges |
| 2000–2001 | JL Bourg |
| 2001–2002 | Élan Chalon |
| 2001–2002 | Cocodrilos de Caracas |
| 2004–2005 | Great Lakes Storm |
| 2005 | Orlando Magic |
| 2006–2007 | Colorado 14ers |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Mark Jones was born on May 25, 1975, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He is a former professional basketball player. He played in the National Basketball Association (NBA).
Mark Jones played college basketball at the University of Central Florida. After college, he was not chosen in the NBA draft. However, at age 30, he joined the Orlando Magic during the 2004-05 NBA season. He played in ten games for the team.
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Mark Jones's Basketball Journey
Mark Jones had a long career in basketball. He played for many different teams. His journey took him to various leagues around the world.
Playing in the USA
In the United States, Mark Jones played in the Continental Basketball Association (CBA). He also played in the NBA Development League. In 2005, he was recognized as one of the best players. He was named to the All-CBA Second Team.
Playing Around the World
Mark Jones also played basketball in other countries. He played in leagues in Switzerland and France. He also played professionally in Venezuela. This shows how his basketball skills were valued internationally.
Family Connections in Basketball
Mark Jones is not the only basketball player in his family. His nephew, Trey McKinney-Jones, is also a professional basketball player. This means basketball talent runs in their family!
External links
- Career statistics and player information from NBA.com, or Basketball-Reference.com
See also
In Spanish: Mark Jones (baloncestista de 1975) para niños
