The Cleveland Cavaliers drafted Tyus Jones with the 24th overall pick in the 2015 NBA Draft. However, he was later traded to the Minnesota Timberwolves in exchange for Rakeem Christmas, Cedi Osman, and a 2019 second-round pick.
Before the NBA, Jones played college ball for the Duke Blue Devils, where he won the NCAA championship in 2015. He has played for the Minnesota Timberwolves, Memphis Grizzlies and currently the Washington Wizards in the NBA.
Throughout the 2022/23 season and 80 games with the Grizzlies, Jones averaged 10.3 points, 2.5 rebounds, 5.2 assists and 1.0 steals per game. He shot 43.8% from the field, including 37.1% from 3-point range. This offseason, he was traded to the Washington Wizards through a three team trade involving the Boston Celtics in exchange for Marcus Smart.
Tyus Jones Height
Tyus Jones’ height is 6’1”, which is equal to 185 cm.
How old is Tyus Jones?
Born on May 10, 1996, Tyus Jones is 27 years old as of 2023. He debuted in the NBA at the age of 19 and is currently in his ninth NBA season.
Tyus Jones Brother
Tyus Jones is the older brother of Tre Isiah Jones. He is also a NBA player who plays for the San Antonio Spurs. He debuted in the NBA in the 2020/21 season and is in his fourth season. In 68 games for the Spurs in the 2022/23 season, Tre Jones averaged 12.9 points, 3.6 rebounds and 6.6 assists per game. He shot 45.9% from the field, including 28.5% from deep.
FAQs
A. Tyus Jones hails from Burnsville, Minnesota, United States.
A. Tre Isiah Jones is the younger brother of Tyus Jones.
A. Tyus Jones has played for three NBA teams in his career so far.
A. Tyus Jones’ weight is 88 kg, which is equal to 196 lbs.
A. Tyus Jones averaged 10.3 points, 2.5 rebounds, 5.2 assists and 1.0 steals per game in 80 games in the 2022/23 season.
