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| nationality = American
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1979|2|10}}
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1979|2|10}}
| birth_place = [[Cocoa, Florida]]
| birth_place = [[Cocoa, Florida]], U.S.
| high_school = [[Mitchell County High School|Mitchell-Baker]] ([[Camilla, Georgia]])
| high_school = [[Mitchell County High School|Mitchell-Baker]] ([[Camilla, Georgia]])
| college = [[Georgia Bulldogs basketball|Georgia]] (1997–1999)
| college = [[Georgia Bulldogs basketball|Georgia]] (1997–1999)
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| career_end = 2016
| career_end = 2016
| career_number = 33, 20
| career_number = 33, 20
| career_position = [[Power forward (basketball)|Power forward]] / [[Small forward]]
| career_position = [[Power forward (basketball)|Power forward]] / [[small forward]]
| years1 = {{nbay|1999|start}}–{{nbay|2000|end}}
| years1 = {{nbay|1999|start}}–{{nbay|2000|end}}
| team1 = [[Philadelphia 76ers]]
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| team6 = [[Phoenix Suns]]
| years7 = 2007–2008
| years7 = 2007–2008
| team7 = [[Basket Napoli]]
| team7 = [[S.S. Basket Napoli|Basket Napoli]]
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| years8 = 2008
| team8 = [[Hekmeh BC|Sagesse Club Beirut]]
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{{MedalGold| [[1998 Goodwill Games|1998 New York]] | [[United States men's national basketball team|Team competition]]}}
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'''Jumaine Lanard Jones''' (born February 10, 1979) is an American former professional [[basketball]] player who last played for Fuerza Guinda de Nogales of the [[Circuito de Baloncesto de la Costa del Pacífico|CIBACOPA]]. An [[National Basketball Association|NBA]] player from 1999 to 2007 drafted from the [[University of Georgia]], he plays the [[small forward]] and [[power forward (basketball)|power forward]] positions.
'''Jumaine Lanard Jones''' (born February 10, 1979) is an American former professional [[basketball]] player. An [[National Basketball Association|NBA]] player from 1999 to 2007 drafted from the [[University of Georgia]], he played the [[small forward]] and [[power forward (basketball)|power forward]] positions.


==Amateur career==
==Amateur career==


Known as the "Thrilla From Camilla",<ref>[http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/basketball/nba/2001/playoffs/news/2001/05/16/closer_look/ Toronto finds out how Sixers' Jones got his nickname.]</ref> Jones is originally from [[Cocoa, Florida]], he moved to South Georgia as a freshman, where he played competitive high school basketball in the tiny town of [[Camilla, Georgia]]. There he honed his skills and as a senior became a 1997 2nd Team Parade All-American, averaging 32.8ppg 13.5rbs 3.7ast & 2.6blks per game. He spent two standout seasons at the [[Georgia Bulldogs basketball|University of Georgia]]. As a freshman Jones shared the Freshman of the Year award with University of Tennessee guard Tony Harris in 1997-98 season, leading the team in scoring and rebounding averaging 14.7ppg 8.5rbs & 1.0ast. Building on a good freshman campaign, Jones became the first UGA [[wiktionary:sophomore|sophomore]] to lead the [[Southeastern Conference|SEC]] in scoring since [[Vern Fleming]] in 1984, averaging 18.8ppg 9.5rbs & 1.2stls. Additionally, in 1998-99 season, he was the first sophomore in school history to score 1,000 points since [[Dominique Wilkins]] did so in 1981. That year, he was also selected to represent the U.S. at the [[1998 Goodwill Games]]. On the 1998 Goodwill Games Team, Jones started all 5 games alongside future 1999 NBA overall 1st pick Elton Brand as wells as overall 6th pick Wally Szczerbiak and 8th Andre Miller.
Known as the "Thrilla From Camilla",<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20010520173334/http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/basketball/nba/2001/playoffs/news/2001/05/16/closer_look/ Toronto finds out how Sixers' Jones got his nickname.]</ref> Jones is originally from [[Cocoa, Florida]], he moved to South Georgia as a freshman, where he played competitive high school basketball in the small town of [[Camilla, Georgia]]. There he honed his skills and as a senior became a 1997 2nd Team Parade All-American, averaging 32.8ppg 13.5rbs 3.7ast & 2.6blks per game. He spent two standout seasons at the [[Georgia Bulldogs basketball|University of Georgia]]. As a freshman Jones shared the Freshman of the Year award with University of Tennessee guard Tony Harris in 1997–98 season, leading the team in scoring and rebounding averaging 14.7ppg 8.5rbs & 1.0ast. Building on a good freshman campaign, Jones became the first UGA [[wiktionary:sophomore|sophomore]] to lead the [[Southeastern Conference|SEC]] in scoring since [[Vern Fleming]] in 1984, averaging 18.8ppg 9.5rbs & 1.2stls. Additionally, in 1998–99 season, he was the first sophomore in school history to score 1,000 points since [[Dominique Wilkins]] did so in 1981. That year, he was also selected to represent the U.S. at the [[1998 Goodwill Games]]. On the 1998 Goodwill Games Team, Jones started all 5 games alongside future 1999 NBA overall 1st pick Elton Brand as wells as overall 6th pick Wally Szczerbiak and 8th Andre Miller.


==Professional career==
==Professional career==


===NBA===
===NBA===
Declaring himself eligible for the [[1999 NBA draft]], he was selected by the [[Atlanta Hawks]] with the 27th overall pick, but he was immediately traded to the [[Philadelphia 76ers]], where he spent two years. On December 30, 1999, against the [[Portland Trail Blazers]], Jones became a part of NBA history when he scored the final basket of the 1990s which makes him a part of the NBA Hall of Fame. As the 76ers became the 2001 Eastern Conference champions, Jones started throughout the postseason after current starter George Lynch went down with an injury, including the [[2001 NBA Finals]], in which the [[Los Angeles Lakers]] defeated the 76ers in five games. Jones best game of the 2001 NBA playoff run came in game 7 of the Eastern Conference Semis against the Vince Carter-led Toronto Raptors. Jones played 31 minutes going 6-9 from the field and tallying 16 points, 4 rebounds, and an assist.
Declaring himself eligible for the [[1999 NBA draft]], he was selected by the [[Atlanta Hawks]] with the 27th overall pick, but he was immediately traded to the [[Philadelphia 76ers]], where he spent two years. On December 30, 1999, against the [[Portland Trail Blazers]], Jones became a part of NBA history when he scored the final basket of the 1990s and as a result he is a member of the NBA Hall of Fame. As the 76ers became the 2001 Eastern Conference champions, Jones started throughout the postseason after current starter George Lynch went down with an injury, including the [[2001 NBA Finals]], in which the [[Los Angeles Lakers]] defeated the 76ers in five games. Jones' best game of the 2001 NBA playoffs came in game 7 of the Eastern Conference Semis against the Vince Carter-led Toronto Raptors. Jones played 31 minutes going 6–9 from the field and tallying 16 points, 4 rebounds, and an assist.


He then played two years with the [[Cleveland Cavaliers]], before being traded to the [[Boston Celtics]].<ref>[http://www.nba.com/celtics/roster/072903_jones.html Celtics Acquire Jumaine Jones From Cavaliers.]</ref> In Boston, he suffered an injury early into the season and limited his appearances. In 2004, he was sent to the [[Los Angeles Lakers]], but only when the deal was renegotiated after [[Gary Payton]] initially refused to report to the Celtics. On October 26, 2005, Jones was traded to the [[Charlotte Bobcats]] in exchange for a future second-round draft pick.<ref>[http://www.nba.com/bobcats/release_jones_051026.html Bobcats Acquire Jumaine Jones.] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090103102957/http://www.nba.com/bobcats/release_jones_051026.html |date=January 3, 2009 }}</ref> On August 31, 2006, he signed a one-year contract with the [[Phoenix Suns]].<ref>[http://www.nba.com/suns/news/release_060831.html Suns Sign Versatile Jumaine Jones.]</ref> Jones was signed as an unrestricted free agent by the [[New Jersey Nets]] on October 1, 2007, but he was waived later that month.
He then played two years with the [[Cleveland Cavaliers]], before being traded to the [[Boston Celtics]].<ref>[http://www.nba.com/celtics/roster/072903_jones.html Celtics Acquire Jumaine Jones From Cavaliers.]</ref> In Boston, he suffered an injury early into the season and limited his appearances. In 2004, he was sent to the [[Los Angeles Lakers]], but only when the deal was renegotiated after [[Gary Payton]] initially refused to report to the Celtics. On October 26, 2005, Jones was traded to the [[Charlotte Bobcats]] in exchange for a future second-round draft pick.<ref>[http://www.nba.com/bobcats/release_jones_051026.html Bobcats Acquire Jumaine Jones.] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090103102957/http://www.nba.com/bobcats/release_jones_051026.html |date=January 3, 2009 }}</ref> On August 31, 2006, he signed a one-year contract with the [[Phoenix Suns]].<ref>[http://www.nba.com/suns/news/release_060831.html Suns Sign Versatile Jumaine Jones.]</ref> Jones was signed as an unrestricted free agent by the [[New Jersey Nets]] on October 1, 2007, but he was waived later that month.


===International===
===International===
He signed a one-year contract with [[Basket Napoli]] on October 24, 2007.<ref>[http://www.basketnapoli.com/qualenews.asp?ID=230 basketnapoli.com - ELDO SS Basket Napoli - sito ufficiale.<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> With Napoli, Jones averaged 17.9 points and 8.4 rebounds per game. On July 21, 2008, Jones signed a contract with [[PBC Ural Great Perm]] of the [[Russian Basketball Super League]].<ref>[http://www.ural-great.ru/ug_en/news.php?title=3449 Jumaine Jones signed with Ural Great]</ref> With Ural, Jones averaged 7.4 points, 5.2 rebounds, and 1.4 assists.<ref>http://www.fibaeurope.com/cid_KNce8jInH7Qj1EsyH5rjn2.teamID_5320.compID_BYg5Rb55Jw-G5I3MZ6JB01.season_2009.roundID_6496.playerID_65869.html</ref>
He signed a one-year contract with [[S.S. Basket Napoli|Basket Napoli]] on October 24, 2007.<ref>[http://www.basketnapoli.com/qualenews.asp?ID=230 basketnapoli.com – ELDO SS Basket Napoli – sito ufficiale.<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> With Napoli, Jones averaged 17.9 points and 8.4 rebounds per game. On July 21, 2008, Jones signed a contract with [[PBC Ural Great Perm]] of the [[Russian Basketball Super League]].<ref>[http://www.ural-great.ru/ug_en/news.php?title=3449 Jumaine Jones signed with Ural Great]</ref> With Ural, Jones averaged 7.4 points, 5.2 rebounds, and 1.4 assists.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.fibaeurope.com/cid_KNce8jInH7Qj1EsyH5rjn2.teamID_5320.compID_BYg5Rb55Jw-G5I3MZ6JB01.season_2009.roundID_6496.playerID_65869.html|title = Jumaine Jones &#124; EuroChallenge (2009) &#124; FIBA Europe}}</ref>


In July 2009, he signed a contract with [[Juvecaserta Basket]].<ref>[http://www.ansa.it/site/notizie/awnplus/sport/news/2009-07-17_117392238.html Basket: Jumaine Jones a Caserta]</ref> In July 2011, he signed with [[Victoria Libertas Pesaro]].<ref>[http://www.sportando.net/eng/italy/serie-a/30038/jumaine_jones_confirms_his_signing_with_pesaro.html Jumaine Jones confirms his signing with Pesaro]</ref> In 2012, he joined [[Bnei Herzliya]] of Israel.<ref>[http://bhbasket.co.il/en/%D7%A7%D7%91%D7%95%D7%A6%D7%94/%D7%93%D7%A4%D7%99-%D7%A9%D7%97%D7%A7%D7%A0%D7%99%D7%9D/ Players pages] {{webarchive|url=https://archive.is/20130217211246/http://bhbasket.co.il/en/%D7%A7%D7%91%D7%95%D7%A6%D7%94/%D7%93%D7%A4%D7%99-%D7%A9%D7%97%D7%A7%D7%A0%D7%99%D7%9D/ |date=February 17, 2013 }}</ref> In 2013, he signed with the [[Mets de Guaynabo (basketball)|Mets de Guaynabo]] in Puerto Rico.<ref>[http://basketball.latinbasket.com/Puerto-Rico/news/Mets_sign_Jumaine_Jones/320813 Mets sign Jumaine Jones]</ref>
In July 2009, he signed a contract with [[Juvecaserta Basket]].<ref>[http://www.ansa.it/site/notizie/awnplus/sport/news/2009-07-17_117392238.html Basket: Jumaine Jones a Caserta]</ref> In July 2011, he signed with [[Victoria Libertas Pesaro]].<ref>[http://www.sportando.net/eng/italy/serie-a/30038/jumaine_jones_confirms_his_signing_with_pesaro.html Jumaine Jones confirms his signing with Pesaro]</ref> In 2012, he joined [[Bnei Herzliya]] of Israel.<ref>[http://bhbasket.co.il/en/%D7%A7%D7%91%D7%95%D7%A6%D7%94/%D7%93%D7%A4%D7%99-%D7%A9%D7%97%D7%A7%D7%A0%D7%99%D7%9D/ Players pages] {{webarchive|url=https://archive.today/20130217211246/http://bhbasket.co.il/en/%D7%A7%D7%91%D7%95%D7%A6%D7%94/%D7%93%D7%A4%D7%99-%D7%A9%D7%97%D7%A7%D7%A0%D7%99%D7%9D/ |date=February 17, 2013 }}</ref> In 2013, he signed with the [[Mets de Guaynabo (basketball)|Mets de Guaynabo]] in Puerto Rico.<ref>[http://basketball.latinbasket.com/Puerto-Rico/news/Mets_sign_Jumaine_Jones/320813 Mets sign Jumaine Jones]</ref>


He also had a small stint with [[Lebanese Basketball League]] powerhouse [[Hekmeh BC|Sagesse Club Beirut]].<ref>[http://www.uvmathletics.com/news/2011/8/12/MBB_0812110730.aspx Former Catamount Joey Accaoui Signs with Club Sagesse]</ref>
He also had a small stint with [[Lebanese Basketball League]] powerhouse [[Hekmeh BC|Sagesse Club Beirut]].<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.uvmathletics.com/news/2011/8/12/MBB_0812110730.aspx |title=Former Catamount Joey Accaoui Signs with Club Sagesse |access-date=February 10, 2015 |archive-date=February 10, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150210190543/http://www.uvmathletics.com/news/2011/8/12/MBB_0812110730.aspx |url-status=dead }}</ref>


In September 2013, he signed a one-year deal with [[BC Levski Sofia|Levski Sofia]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Jumaine Jones moves to Levski Sofia|url=http://www.sportando.net/eng/europe/other-leagues/63710/jumaine-jones-moves-to-levski-sofia.html|access-date=September 22, 2013|newspaper=Sportando.net}}</ref>
In September 2013, he signed a one-year deal with [[BC Levski Sofia|Levski Sofia]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Jumaine Jones moves to Levski Sofia|url=http://www.sportando.net/eng/europe/other-leagues/63710/jumaine-jones-moves-to-levski-sofia.html|access-date=September 22, 2013|newspaper=Sportando.net}}</ref>


On December 3, 2014 he signed with Mexican team [[Titánicos de León]].<ref>[http://www.sportando.com/en/world/america/143474/jumaine-jones-puts-his-retirement-off-signs-in-mexico.html Jumaine Jones puts his retirement off, signs in Mexico]</ref>
On December 3, 2014, he signed with Mexican team [[Titánicos de León]].<ref>[http://www.sportando.com/en/world/america/143474/jumaine-jones-puts-his-retirement-off-signs-in-mexico.html Jumaine Jones puts his retirement off, signs in Mexico]</ref>


== Career statistics ==
== Career statistics ==
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| 2007–08 || [[Basket Napoli|Eldo Basket Napoli]] || [[Lega A]] || 26 || 35.9 || .486 || .435 || .744 || 8.5 || 1.1 || 2.0 || .7 || 17.9
| 2007–08 || [[S.S. Basket Napoli|Eldo Basket Napoli]] || [[Lega A]] || 26 || 35.9 || .486 || .435 || .744 || 8.5 || 1.1 || 2.0 || .7 || 17.9
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| rowspan="2" | 2008–09 || [[Hekmeh BC|Sagesse Beirut]] || [[Lebanese Basketball League|FLB League]] || colspan="10" | ''no stats available''
| rowspan="2" | 2008–09 || [[Hekmeh BC|Sagesse Beirut]] || [[Lebanese Basketball League|FLB League]] || colspan="10" | ''no stats available''
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==External links==
==External links==
*{{basketballstats|bbr=j/jonesju01|name=Jumaine Jones}}
*{{basketballstats|bbr=j/jonesju01|name=Jumaine Jones}}
* [http://stats.nba.com/playerProfile.html?PlayerID=1908 NBA.com profile]
* [http://stats.nba.com/playerProfile.html?PlayerID=1908 NBA.com profile] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140811173215/http://stats.nba.com/playerProfile.html?PlayerID=1908 |date=August 11, 2014 }}
* [https://web.archive.org/web/19991128140945/http://www.georgiadogs.com/basketball_mens/bios/jones_j.shtml Georgia Bulldogs biography]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/19991128140945/http://www.georgiadogs.com/basketball_mens/bios/jones_j.shtml Georgia Bulldogs biography]


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Latest revision as of 07:44, 16 December 2024

Not to be confused with Jamaine Jones.

Jumaine Jones
Personal information
Born (1979-02-10) February 10, 1979 (age 45)
Cocoa, Florida, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 8 in (2.03 m)
Listed weight230 lb (104 kg)
Career information
High schoolMitchell-Baker (Camilla, Georgia)
CollegeGeorgia (1997–1999)
NBA draft1999: 1st round, 27th overall pick
Selected by the Atlanta Hawks
Playing career1999–2016
PositionPower forward / small forward
Number33, 20
Career history
1999–2001Philadelphia 76ers
2001–2003Cleveland Cavaliers
2003–2004Boston Celtics
2004–2005Los Angeles Lakers
2005–2006Charlotte Bobcats
2006–2007Phoenix Suns
2007–2008Basket Napoli
2008Sagesse Club Beirut
2008–2009PBC Ural Great Perm
2009Mets de Guaynabo
2009–2011Juvecaserta Basket
2011–2012Victoria Libertas Pesaro
2012–2013Bnei Herzliya
2013Mets de Guaynabo
2013–2014Levski Sofia
2014–2015Titánicos de León
2015–2016Fuerza Guinda de Nogales
Career highlights and awards
Stats at NBA.com Edit this at Wikidata
Stats at Basketball Reference
Medals
Men's basketball
Representing  United States
Goodwill Games
Gold medal – first place 1998 New York Team competition

Jumaine Lanard Jones (born February 10, 1979) is an American former professional basketball player. An NBA player from 1999 to 2007 drafted from the University of Georgia, he played the small forward and power forward positions.

Amateur career

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Known as the "Thrilla From Camilla",[1] Jones is originally from Cocoa, Florida, he moved to South Georgia as a freshman, where he played competitive high school basketball in the small town of Camilla, Georgia. There he honed his skills and as a senior became a 1997 2nd Team Parade All-American, averaging 32.8ppg 13.5rbs 3.7ast & 2.6blks per game. He spent two standout seasons at the University of Georgia. As a freshman Jones shared the Freshman of the Year award with University of Tennessee guard Tony Harris in 1997–98 season, leading the team in scoring and rebounding averaging 14.7ppg 8.5rbs & 1.0ast. Building on a good freshman campaign, Jones became the first UGA sophomore to lead the SEC in scoring since Vern Fleming in 1984, averaging 18.8ppg 9.5rbs & 1.2stls. Additionally, in 1998–99 season, he was the first sophomore in school history to score 1,000 points since Dominique Wilkins did so in 1981. That year, he was also selected to represent the U.S. at the 1998 Goodwill Games. On the 1998 Goodwill Games Team, Jones started all 5 games alongside future 1999 NBA overall 1st pick Elton Brand as wells as overall 6th pick Wally Szczerbiak and 8th Andre Miller.

Professional career

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NBA

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Declaring himself eligible for the 1999 NBA draft, he was selected by the Atlanta Hawks with the 27th overall pick, but he was immediately traded to the Philadelphia 76ers, where he spent two years. On December 30, 1999, against the Portland Trail Blazers, Jones became a part of NBA history when he scored the final basket of the 1990s and as a result he is a member of the NBA Hall of Fame. As the 76ers became the 2001 Eastern Conference champions, Jones started throughout the postseason after current starter George Lynch went down with an injury, including the 2001 NBA Finals, in which the Los Angeles Lakers defeated the 76ers in five games. Jones' best game of the 2001 NBA playoffs came in game 7 of the Eastern Conference Semis against the Vince Carter-led Toronto Raptors. Jones played 31 minutes going 6–9 from the field and tallying 16 points, 4 rebounds, and an assist.

He then played two years with the Cleveland Cavaliers, before being traded to the Boston Celtics.[2] In Boston, he suffered an injury early into the season and limited his appearances. In 2004, he was sent to the Los Angeles Lakers, but only when the deal was renegotiated after Gary Payton initially refused to report to the Celtics. On October 26, 2005, Jones was traded to the Charlotte Bobcats in exchange for a future second-round draft pick.[3] On August 31, 2006, he signed a one-year contract with the Phoenix Suns.[4] Jones was signed as an unrestricted free agent by the New Jersey Nets on October 1, 2007, but he was waived later that month.

International

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He signed a one-year contract with Basket Napoli on October 24, 2007.[5] With Napoli, Jones averaged 17.9 points and 8.4 rebounds per game. On July 21, 2008, Jones signed a contract with PBC Ural Great Perm of the Russian Basketball Super League.[6] With Ural, Jones averaged 7.4 points, 5.2 rebounds, and 1.4 assists.[7]

In July 2009, he signed a contract with Juvecaserta Basket.[8] In July 2011, he signed with Victoria Libertas Pesaro.[9] In 2012, he joined Bnei Herzliya of Israel.[10] In 2013, he signed with the Mets de Guaynabo in Puerto Rico.[11]

He also had a small stint with Lebanese Basketball League powerhouse Sagesse Club Beirut.[12]

In September 2013, he signed a one-year deal with Levski Sofia.[13]

On December 3, 2014, he signed with Mexican team Titánicos de León.[14]

Career statistics

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Domestic leagues

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Season Team League GP MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG
2007–08 Eldo Basket Napoli Lega A 26 35.9 .486 .435 .744 8.5 1.1 2.0 .7 17.9
2008–09 Sagesse Beirut FLB League no stats available
PBC Ural Great Perm SuperLeague A 15 27.9 .456 .316 .667 5.3 1.5 1.2 .1 7.6
2009 Mets de Guaynabo BSN 8 32.1 .492 .265 .808 9.3 3.0 1.1 .1 14.0
2009–10 Pepsi Caserta Lega A 38 33.1 .488 .417 .736 8.4 1.2 2.1 .7 13.4
2010–11 30 34.4 .549 .312 .796 8.6 1.5 2.2 .7 13.6
2011–12 Scavolini Pesaro 41 32.2 .476 .361 .820 7.0 1.6 1.3 .4 11.6
2012–13 Bnei Herzliya Ligat HaAl 27 34.6 .444 .312 .787 10.0 3.3 1.9 .4 12.9
2013 Mets de Guaynabo BSN 7 13.4 .636 .286 1.000 4.4 .6 .1 .3 3.4
2013–14 BC Levski Sofia Bulgaria NBL 35 28.7 .660 .391 .771 9.6 2.1 .7 .4 12.9
Balkan League 19 31.7 .566 .397 .778 9.6 2.7 .9 .6 12.0
2014–15 Titánicos de León Mexico LNPB 22 33.4 .604 .224 .783 12.8 3.1 .5 .3 12.9

References

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  1. ^ Toronto finds out how Sixers' Jones got his nickname.
  2. ^ Celtics Acquire Jumaine Jones From Cavaliers.
  3. ^ Bobcats Acquire Jumaine Jones. Archived January 3, 2009, at the Wayback Machine
  4. ^ Suns Sign Versatile Jumaine Jones.
  5. ^ basketnapoli.com – ELDO SS Basket Napoli – sito ufficiale.
  6. ^ Jumaine Jones signed with Ural Great
  7. ^ "Jumaine Jones | EuroChallenge (2009) | FIBA Europe".
  8. ^ Basket: Jumaine Jones a Caserta
  9. ^ Jumaine Jones confirms his signing with Pesaro
  10. ^ Players pages Archived February 17, 2013, at archive.today
  11. ^ Mets sign Jumaine Jones
  12. ^ "Former Catamount Joey Accaoui Signs with Club Sagesse". Archived from the original on February 10, 2015. Retrieved February 10, 2015.
  13. ^ "Jumaine Jones moves to Levski Sofia". Sportando.net. Retrieved September 22, 2013.
  14. ^ Jumaine Jones puts his retirement off, signs in Mexico
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