Nationality American Role Basketball player Children Mike Jones Name Jimmy Jones Positions Basketball positions | Listed weight 188 lb (85 kg) Weight 85 kg Listed height 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) Height 1.93 m | |
Born January 1, 1945 (age 79)
Tallulah, Louisiana ( 1945-01-01 ) High school McCall (Tallulah, Louisiana) College Grambling State (1963–1967) NBA draft 1967 / Round: 2 / Pick: 13th overall Education Grambling State University | ||
Grandchildren Nate Jones, Miles Jones | ||
James Jones (born January 1, 1945) is an American former professional basketball player who was a six-time All-Star in the American Basketball Association (ABA).
A 6'4" guard born in Tallulah, Louisiana, Jones attended Grambling State University.
Jones was drafted by the National Basketball Association's (NBA) Baltimore Bullets in 1967. Jones was also drafted by the New Orleans Buccaneers in the 1967 ABA Draft.
Since he was not a number one draft choice in the NBA, he began his professional career in the rival ABA where he was a number one draft choice, playing seven seasons for the New Orleans Buccaneers, Memphis Pros, and Utah Stars. Though largely forgotten today, Jones was one of the ABA's best players, averaging 19.2 points, 5.1 assists, and 4.9 rebounds during his seven years in that league. Jones finally joined the Bullets franchise in 1974, appearing in three seasons before retiring in 1977.