Derrick Jones Jr., a small forward for the Los Angeles Clippers as of November 2024, was born on February 15, 1997. He went undrafted in the 2016 NBA Draft. The Chester, Pennsylvania, native went to Archbishop John Carroll High School. He finished as the highest scorer in the school's history with 1,645 points, blocked 268 shots, and had 1,029 rebounds. Graduating as a four-star recruit, he joined the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, in 2015. In his lone season, he played in 30 games with the Rebels, starting 15, averaging 11.5 points, 0.8 assists and 4.5 rebounds.
In 2016, Jones joined the Sacramento Kings for the Summer League after going undrafted in the 2016 NBA draft. Then he joined the Phoenix Suns through the training camp and also played for their NBA G affiliate, the Northern Arizona Suns. In December 2017, he signed a two-way contract with the Miami Heat and their NBA G affiliate, Sioux Falls Skyforce. In 2020, he joined the Portland Trail Blazers and then the Chicago Bulls in 2021–2023. Moving on, the Dallas Mavericks for a season, joining the Los Angeles Clippers in July 2024. In his eight seasons with the NBA career, he played in 420 games, starting 163, averaging 6.7 points, 0.7 assists and 3.3 rebounds as of the 2023-24 NBA season.
What is Derrick Jones Jr.'s nationality?
Derrick Jones Jr. is of American nationality. He was born and raised in Chester, Pennsylvania, in the United States.
Derrick Jones Jr.'s Hometown
Derrick Jones Jr.’s hometown is Chester, Pennsylvania, in the U.S. He was named the Delaware County Player of the Year, the Southeastern Pennsylvania Player of the Year, the PIAA Triple-A Player of the Year, and a member of the first-team All-Catholic League during his senior year at Archbishop John Carroll High School in 2014–15. During the 2014–15 season, Archbishop Carroll finished 23-7 overall, including 12-3 in conference play, under coach Paul Romanczuk.
Jones scored 30 points, pulled down 18 rebounds, and blocked five shots in the state tournament semifinals. He averaged 19.2 points, 10.1 rebounds, and 2.3 blocks per game throughout the season. He finished as the school's all-time top scorer with 1,645 points, 1,029 rebounds, and 268 blocks during his high school career.
Derrick Jones Jr.'s Birthplace
Derrick Jones Jr. was born in Chester, Pennsylvania, in the United States on February 15, 1997.
FAQs on Derrick Jones Jr.
A. Derrick Jones Jr. averages 6.7 points in his eight seasons in the NBA.
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A. Derrick Jones Jr. is 27 years old as of November 2024. He was born on February 15, 1997.
A. Derrick Jones Jr. went undrafted in the 2016.
