Eddie Jones (basketball) - AbsoluteAstronomy.com

Eddie Charles Jones (born October 20, 1971 in Pompano Beach, Florida

Pompano Beach, Florida

Pompano Beach ) is a city in Broward County, Florida, along the coast of the Atlantic Ocean just to the north of Fort Lauderdale. The nearby Hillsboro Inlet forms part of the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway. As of the 2010 census, the city's population was 99,845...

) is an American former professional basketball

Basketball

Basketball is a team sport in which two teams of five players try to score points by throwing or "shooting" a ball through the top of a basketball hoop while following a set of rules...

player. Jones played college basketball

College basketball

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at Temple University

Temple University

Temple University is a comprehensive public research university in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Originally founded in 1884 by Dr. Russell Conwell, Temple University is among the nation's largest providers of professional education and prepares the largest body of professional...

and was the 1993–94 Atlantic 10 Player of the Year. A 3-time NBA All-Star, he was selected 10th overall in the 1994 NBA Draft

1994 NBA Draft

The 1994 NBA Draft took place on June 29, 1994 in Indianapolis, Indiana. It is notable for the fact that two NBA rookies of the year were picked in the first round, as Jason Kidd and Grant Hill were co-winners of the award for the 1994–95 NBA season...

by the Los Angeles Lakers

Los Angeles Lakers

The Los Angeles Lakers are an American professional basketball team based in Los Angeles, California. They play in the Pacific Division of the Western Conference in the National Basketball Association...

Los Angeles Lakers

In his rookie season for the Los Angeles Lakers

Los Angeles Lakers

, he averaged 14.0 points per game and 2.05 steals per game, and played in 64 games, 58 of which he started. He also led the NBA in steal/turnover ratio (1.75), placed 4th in the NBA Rookie of the Year ballot, and was on the 1994–95 NBA All-Rookie First Team. In the 94–95 All-Star weekend Rookie Challenge

Rookie Challenge

The Rookie Challenge is an exhibition basketball game held by the National Basketball Association on the Friday before the annual All-Star Game as part of the All-Star Weekend....

he won the MVP, posting a game-high 25 points, 6 steals, and 4 rebounds. Jones would become an integral part of the Lakers squad, along with Nick Van Exel

Nick Van Exel

Nickey Maxwell "Nick" Van Exel is a retired American professional basketball player and currently an assistant coach for the Atlanta Hawks...

and Cedric Ceballos

Cedric Ceballos

Cedric Z. Ceballos is an American professional basketball player. As a small forward, he played most notably for the Los Angeles Lakers and the Phoenix Suns, later finishing his NBA career with the Dallas Mavericks, Detroit Pistons and Miami Heat.Ceballos attended college at Ventura College and...

.

After his second season, Jones switched from number 25 to 6, as the Lakers had retired 25 for Gail Goodrich

Gail Goodrich

Gail Charles Goodrich Jr. is a retired American professional basketball player in the National Basketball Association . He is best-known for scoring a then record 42 points in the 1965 NCAA championship game vs. Michigan, and his part in the Los Angeles Lakers' 1971–72 season...

. He selected 6 as growing up he was a fan of Julius Erving

Julius Erving

Julius Winfield Erving II , commonly known by the nickname Dr. J, is a retired American basketball player who helped launch a modern style of play that emphasizes leaping and play above the rim....

. Eddie spent his first five seasons with the Lakers, two of which included a trip to the NBA All-Star Game, in 1996–97 and 1997–98

1997-98 NBA season

The 1997–98 NBA season was the 52nd season of the National Basketball Association. The season ended with the Chicago Bulls winning their third straight championship and sixth in the last eight years, beating the Utah Jazz 4 games to 2 in the 1998 NBA Finals...

. Known for his pesky defense, Jones was named to the 1997–98 and 1998–99 NBA All-Defensive Second Team

NBA All-Defensive Team

The NBA All-Defensive Team is an annual National Basketball Association honor given since the 1968–69 NBA season to the best defensive players during the regular season. Voting is conducted by the NBA head coaches; the coaches are not allowed to vote for players on their own team...

, in a competitive late 1990s field.

Charlotte Hornets

However, he and Elden Campbell

Elden Campbell

Elden Jerome Campbell is a retired American professional basketball player who played center in the National Basketball Association .-Playing Career:...

were traded to the Charlotte Hornets for Glen Rice

Glen Rice

Glen Anthony Rice is a retired American professional basketball player who played in the NBA. The 6'8" tall Rice was a three-time NBA All-Star guard/forward, ranking 11th in NBA history with 1,559 three-point field goals made during his 15-year career. As a player, Rice won an NCAA Men's Division...

, J. R. Reid

J. R. Reid

Herman Reid, Jr., better known as J. R. Reid , is a retired American professional basketball player for several NBA teams...

and B. J. Armstrong

B. J. Armstrong

Benjamin Roy "B. J." Armstrong, Jr. is a retired American professional basketball player. As a starting point guard, he was an integral part of the NBA's Chicago Bulls dynasty of the 1990s....

on March 10, 1999. This was intended to free up the floor with better three point shooting from Glen Rice

Glen Rice

. Jones was a mentor for Kobe Bryant

Kobe Bryant

Kobe Bean Bryant is an American professional basketball player who plays shooting guard for the Los Angeles Lakers of the National Basketball Association . Bryant enjoyed a successful high school basketball career at Lower Merion High School, where he was recognized as the top high school...

during his time with the Lakers, as both had ties to the Philadelphia area, with Jones having attended Temple University

Temple University

and Bryant having attended Lower Merion High School

Lower Merion High School

Lower Merion High School, is an American public high school in Ardmore, a community on the Pennsylvania Main Line.It is the larger of the two high schools in Lower Merion School District, which serves both Lower Merion Township and the Borough of Narberth. It was ranked among the top 60 U.S. high...

near Philadelphia. Jones was missed by Laker fans following the trade, and the chants of "EDDIE, EDDIE!" were unmistakable during home games in seasons afterwards.

Eddie's following campaign with the Hornets, 1999–2000, was his finest statistically, when he averaged 20.1 points, 2.7 steals (1st that season), 4.2 assists, and 4.8 rebounds per game. Jones was also voted to start at guard for the East All-Stars, took the Hornets to the playoffs, and was Third Team All-NBA. Jones became a free agent after the season, and talked with the Chicago Bulls

Chicago Bulls

The Chicago Bulls are an American professional basketball team based in Chicago, Illinois, playing in the Central Division of the Eastern Conference in the National Basketball Association . The team was founded in 1966. They play their home games at the United Center...

and Orlando Magic

Orlando Magic

The Orlando Magic is a professional basketball team based in Orlando, Florida. They play in the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Basketball Association and are currently coached by Stan Van Gundy...

, but wanted to play for his hometown of Miami.

Miami Heat (Grizzlies and return)

After re-signing with the Hornets, he was traded with Anthony Mason

Anthony Mason (basketball)

Anthony George Douglas Mason is a retired American National Basketball Association player with the New Jersey Nets, Denver Nuggets, New York Knicks, Charlotte Hornets, Milwaukee Bucks and Miami Heat. He averaged 10.8 points and 8.3 rebounds in his 13-year NBA career...

to the Miami Heat

Miami Heat

The Miami Heat is a professional basketball team based in Miami, Florida, United States. The team is a member of the Southeast Division in the Eastern Conference of the National Basketball Association . They play their home games at American Airlines Arena in Downtown Miami...

for Jamal Mashburn

Jamal Mashburn

Jamal Mashburn is a retired American professional basketball player. A small forward, Mashburn was a prolific scorer in his 12 seasons in the league, with a career scoring average of 19.1 points per game...

and PJ Brown. He played consistently at both ends of the floor, and led the Heat to the 2001 playoffs following the absence of Alonzo Mourning

Alonzo Mourning

Alonzo Harding Mourning, Jr. is a former American professional basketball player, who played most of his 15-year NBA career for the Miami Heat....

. He averaged 18.5 points per game in the 2002–2003 season, his best with Miami. Over 2003–04, Jones continued to generate his usual output, but his role altered as players like Caron Butler

Caron Butler

James Caron Butler, widely known as Caron Butler , is an American professional basketball player who most recently played at small forward for the NBA's Dallas Mavericks.-Early life:...

and Lamar Odom

Lamar Odom

Lamar Joseph Odom is an American professional basketball forward with the Los Angeles Lakers of the National Basketball Association.-Early life:...

also starred for the Heat. As Dwyane Wade

Dwyane Wade

Dwyane Tyrone Wade, Jr. nicknamed Flash or D-Wade, is an American professional basketball player for the Miami Heat. Awarded 2006 Sportsman of the Year by Sports Illustrated, Wade has established himself as one of the most well-known and popular players in the league...

blossomed in 2004–05, Eddie saw his scoring output dip to 12.7 points per game. After five seasons, Jones was dealt to the Memphis Grizzlies

Memphis Grizzlies

The Memphis Grizzlies are a professional basketball team based in Memphis, Tennessee, USA. The team is part of the Southwest Division of the Western Conference in the National Basketball Association . Along with the Toronto Raptors, the Grizzlies were established in 1995 as part of the NBA's...

for James Posey

James Posey

James Mikely Mantell Posey, Jr. is an American professional basketball player, currently a small forward for the Indiana Pacers of the NBA.-Early life:...

and Jason Williams on August 2, 2005 in a record five-team, thirteen-player trade. On January 30, 2007, Jones was waived by the Memphis Grizzlies. On February 1, 2007, Jones signed a minimum contract for his second stint with the Miami Heat, playing increasing minutes after Dwyane Wade's shoulder injury.

Dallas Mavericks

After the 2006–07 season ended, Jones became an unrestricted free agent. On August 3, 2007, Jones agreed to a two-year deal with the Dallas Mavericks

Dallas Mavericks

The Dallas Mavericks are a professional basketball team based in Dallas, Texas. They are members of the Southwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Basketball Association , and the reigning NBA champions, having defeated the Miami Heat in the 2011 NBA Finals.According to a 2011...

Indiana Pacers

On October 10, 2008, Jones was traded to the Indiana Pacers

Indiana Pacers

The Indiana Pacers are a professional basketball team based in Indianapolis, Indiana. They are members of the Central Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Basketball Association...

.

After being traded to the Pacers, Jones had his contract renegotiated which enabled him to pursue playing for another team or retire. On October 16, 2008, he was released from the Pacers in order for them to free up cap room.

Media and endorsements

Jones appeared in a comical Taco Bell

Taco Bell

Taco Bell is an American chain of fast-food restaurants based in Irvine, California. A subsidiary of Yum! Brands, Inc., which serves American-adapted Mexican food. Taco Bell serves tacos, burritos, quesadillas, nachos, other specialty items, and a variety of "Value Menu" items...

commercial that features several people who were related to the Lakers organization at the time. The commercial focuses on Shaquille O'Neal suffering from Taco Neck Syndrome. Along with Michael Finley

Michael Finley

Michael Howard Finley is a retired American professional basketball player. He last played for the Boston Celtics of the NBA.-High school career:...

, Jones appeared in a commercial for the Air Jordan XVI.

Jones was the cover athlete for the 989 Sports basketball game NBA ShootOut '97. He was also one of the original players chosen to endorse Air Jordan

Air Jordan

Air Jordan, also known simply as Jordans, are a brand of shoes and athletic apparel produced by Nike originally designed for and endorsed by NBA Hall of Famer and Six Time NBA Champion Michael Jordan. The Air Jordan line is now sold by the Jordan Brand subsidiary of Nike...

, and wears the "Jordan XI". Jones appeared on the sitcom In the House.

On June 8, 2009, Eddie Jones was featured in the Spike TV

Spike TV

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show called Pros vs. Joes. As one of the pros, he was teamed with his former Miami Heat teammates Alonzo Mourning

Alonzo Mourning

Alonzo Harding Mourning, Jr. is a former American professional basketball player, who played most of his 15-year NBA career for the Miami Heat....

and Antoine Walker

Antoine Walker

Antoine Devon Walker is an American professional basketball player who most recently played for the Idaho Stampede of the NBA Development League...

Regular season

Los Angeles Lakers

| 64 || 58 || 31.0 || .460 || .370 || .722 || 3.9 || 2.0 || 2.0 || .6 || 14.0
|-
| align="left" | 1995–96
| align="left" | L.A. Lakers
| 70 || 66 || 31.2 || .492 || .366 || .739 || 3.3 || 3.5 || 1.8 || .6 || 12.8
|-
| align="left" | 1996–97
| align="left" | L.A. Lakers
| 80 || 80 || 37.5 || .438 || .391 || .819 || 4.1 || 3.4 || 2.4 || .6 || 17.2
|-
| align="left" | 1997–98
| align="left" | L.A. Lakers
| 80 || 80 || 36.4 || .484 || .389 || .765 || 3.8 || 3.1 || 2.0 || .7 || 16.9
|-
| align="left" | 1998–99
| align="left" | L.A. Lakers
| 20 || 20 || 36.2 || .423 || .313 || .738 || 3.8 || 3.1 || 1.8 || 1.2 || 13.6
|-
| align="left" | 1998–99
| align="left" | Charlotte
| 30 || 30 || 38.6 || .446 || .359 || .801 || 3.9 || 4.2 || 3.0 || 1.1 || 17.0
|-
| align="left" | 1999–00
| align="left" | Charlotte
| 72 || 72 || 39.0 || .427 || .375 || .864 || 4.8 || 4.2 || 2.7 || .7 || 20.1
|-
| align="left" | 2000–01
| align="left" | Miami

Miami Heat

| 63 || 58 || 36.2 || .445 || .378 || .844 || 4.6 || 2.7 || 1.8 || .9 || 17.4
|-
| align="left" | 2001–02
| align="left" | Miami
| 81 || 81 || 39.0 || .432 || .390 || .837 || 4.7 || 3.2 || 1.4 || .9 || 18.3
|-
| align="left" | 2002–03
| align="left" | Miami
| 47 || 47 || 38.1 || .423 || .407 || .822 || 4.8 || 3.7 || 1.4 || .7 || 18.5
|-
| align="left" | 2003–04
| align="left" | Miami
| 81 || 81 || 37.0 || .409 || .370 || .835 || 3.8 || 3.2 || 1.1 || .4 || 17.3
|-
| align="left" | 2004–05
| align="left" | Miami
| 80 || 80 || 35.5 || .428 || .372 || .806 || 5.1 || 2.7 || 1.1 || .5 || 12.7
|-
| align="left" | 2005–06
| align="left" | Memphis

Memphis Grizzlies

| 75 || 75 || 32.5 || .404 || .356 || .781 || 3.7 || 2.4 || 1.8 || .4 || 11.8
|-
| align="left" | 2006–07
| align="left" | Memphis
| 29 || 14 || 19.3 || .377 || .297 || .735 || 2.1 || 1.1 || .8 || .1 || 5.6
|-
| align="left" | 2006–07
| align="left" | Miami
| 35 || 27 || 29.5 || .446 || .378 || .829 || 3.7 || 2.2 || 1.3 || .2 || 9.5
|-
| align="left" | 2007–08
| align="left" | Dallas

Dallas Mavericks

| 47 || 33 || 19.6 || .367 || .293 || .714 || 2.8 || 1.5 || .6 || .2 || 3.7
|-
| align="left" | Career
| align="left" |
| 954 || 902 || 34.4 || .437 || .373 || .809 || 4.0 || 2.9 || 1.7 || .6 || 14.8
|-
| align="left" | All-Star
| align="left" |
| 3 || 1 || 21.0 || .467 || .182 || .556 || 5.3 || 1.7 || 1.3 || .7 || 11.7

Playoffs

Los Angeles Lakers

| 10 || 0 || 28.6 || .375 || .444 || .714 || 3.2 || 2.0 || .8 || .9 || 8.7
|-
| align="left" | 1995–96
| align="left" | Los Angeles

Los Angeles Lakers

| 4 || 4 || 38.8 || .551 || .526 || .625 || 5.3 || 1.5 || 2.0 || .2 || 17.3
|-
| align="left" | 1996–97
| align="left" | Los Angeles

Los Angeles Lakers

| 9 || 9 || 31.4 || .458 || .375 || .743 || 3.4 || 3.2 || 1.0 || .4 || 11.2
|-
| align="left" | 1997–98
| align="left" | Los Angeles

Los Angeles Lakers

| 13 || 13 || 36.6 || .466 || .417 || .829 || 3.9 || 2.5 || 2.0 || 1.6 || 17.0
|-
| align="left" | 1999–00
| align="left" | Charlotte
| 4 || 4 || 42.8 || .379 || .346 || .938 || 5.0 || 4.8 || 2.5 || .8 || 17.0
|-
| align="left" | 2000–01
| align="left" | Miami

Miami Heat

| 3 || 3 || 36.0 || .500 || .438 || .857 || 6.0 || 2.3 || 1.0 || .3 || 19.0
|-
| align="left" | 2003–04
| align="left" | Miami

Miami Heat

| 13 || 13 || 36.8 || .366 || .299 || .800 || 3.6 || 2.2 || 1.4 || .9 || 13.2
|-
| align="left" | 2004–05
| align="left" | Miami

Miami Heat

| 15 || 15 || 40.1 || .455 || .400 || .738 || 5.8 || 2.6 || 1.2 || .6 || 13.7
|-
| align="left" | 2005–06
| align="left" | Memphis

Memphis Grizzlies

| 4 || 3 || 29.8 || .483 || .429 || .667 || 2.8 || 2.5 || .8 || .2 || 10.3
|-
| align="left" | 2006–07
| align="left" | Miami

Miami Heat

| 3 || 2 || 22.0 || .222 || .167 || .833 || 2.0 || 1.7 || .3 || .3 || 3.3
|-
| align="left" | 2007–08
| align="left" | Dallas

Dallas Mavericks

| 3 || 0 || 7.3 || .333 || .250 || 1.000 || 1.0 || .3 || .3 || .0 || 2.0
|-
| align="left" | Career
| align="left" |
| 81 || 66 || 34.1 || .433 || .383 || .783 || 4.0 || 2.4 || 1.3 || .8 || 12.8

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Los Angeles Lakers

Charlotte Hornets

Miami Heat (Grizzlies and return)

Dallas Mavericks

Indiana Pacers

Media and endorsements

Regular season

Playoffs

See also

External links