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James Jones (basketball player)
Encyclopedia
James Andrew Jones is an American
professional basketball
player who last played with the Miami Heat
.
The 6'8" (203cm), 215 lb (98 kg) small forward
who attended American Senior High
in Miami was picked 49th by the Indiana Pacers
in the 2003 NBA Draft
out of the University of Miami
. After playing in only 26 total minutes over six games during his rookie campaign, he played almost a full season during 2004–05, averaging 4.9 points per game while also ranking 25th in the NBA in three-point conversion percentage (39.8%).
Jones was traded by the Pacers to the Phoenix Suns
on August 25, 2005, in exchange for a 2008 second-round draft pick
.
In June 2007, Jones was traded to the Portland Trail Blazers
along with the draft rights to Rudy Fernandez
, the 24th pick in the 2007 NBA Draft, in exchange for cash considerations.
During the 2007 season, Jones stayed near the top of the rankings in three-point shooting percentage, finishing third in the league, with a shooting percentage of 44.4%. Despite his good shooting for the year, Jones was not selected to participate in the Three-point Shootout
contest during the 2008 NBA All-Star Game
, much to the chagrin of Trail Blazers fans.
On June 26, 2008, Jones used his player option to opt-out of his contract with the Trail Blazers, making him a free agent for the off season. On July 9, 2008, Jones signed a contract with the Miami Heat
. He earned $4 million in his first year of a potential five-year contract, worth up to $23.2 million. The first two years were guaranteed, while the final three were options held by both the Miami Heat
and Jones.
On June 29, 2010, he was released to clear salary cap space worth $400,000. On July 19, 2010, Jones was re-signed by the Miami Heat for the league minimum.
On February 19, 2011, Jones won the NBA Three-Point Shootout in Los Angeles at the Staples Center
.
| align="left" | 2003–04
| align="left" | Indiana
| 6 || 0 || 4.3 || .222 || .250 || 1.000 || .3 || .0 || .2 || .0 || 1.2
|-
| align="left" | 2004–05
| align="left" | Indiana
| 75 || 24 || 17.7 || .396 || .398 || .855 || 2.3 || .8 || .4 || .4 || 4.9
|-
| align="left" | 2005–06
| align="left" | Phoenix
| 75 || 24 || 23.6 || .418 || .386 || .851 || 3.4 || .8 || .5 || .6 || 9.3
|-
| align="left" | 2006–07
| align="left" | Phoenix
| 76 || 7 || 18.1 || .368 || .378 || .877 || 2.3 || .6 || .4 || .6 || 6.4
|-
| align="left" | 2007–08
| align="left" | Portland
| 58 || 3 || 22.0 || .437 || .444 || .878 || 2.8 || .6 || .4 || .3 || 8.0
|-
| align="left" | 2008–09
| align="left" | Miami
| 40 || 1 || 15.8 || .369 || .344 || .839 || 1.6 || .5 || .3 || .3 || 4.2
|-
| align="left" | 2009–10
| align="left" | Miami
| 36 || 6 || 14.0 || .361 || .411 || .821 || 1.3 || .5 || .3 || .1 || 4.1
|-
| align="left" | 2010–11
| align="left" | Miami
| 81 || 8 || 19.1 || .422 || .429 || .833 || 2.0 || .5 || .4 || .2 || 5.9
|-
| align="left" | Career
| align="left" |
| 447 || 73 || 18.9 || .402 || .402 || .857 || 2.3 || .6 || .4 || .4 || 6.3
| align="left" | 2004–05
| align="left" | Indiana
| 13 || 0 || 16.5 || .413 || .400 || .444 || 2.1 || .8 || .5 || .5 || 4.0
|-
| align="left" | 2005–06
| align="left" | Phoenix
| 20 || 6 || 17.7 || .341 || .308 || .846 || 3.6 || .3 || .2 || .9 || 4.3
|-
| align="left" | 2006–07
| align="left" | Phoenix
| 11 || 6 || 15.5 || .528 || .444 || .818 || 1.4 || .3 || .2 || .2 || 5.0
|-
| align="left" | 2008–09
| align="left" | Miami
| 7 || 7 || 33.6 || .531 || .500 || .917 || 2.3 || .7 || .4 || .1 || 9.6
|-
| align="left" | 2009–10
| align="left" | Miami
| 1 || 0 || 9.0 || .000 || .000 || 1.000 || .0 || .0 || .0 || .0 || 2.0
|-
| align="left" | 2010–11
| align="left" | Miami
| 12 || 0 || 22.7 || .471 || .459 || 1.000 || 2.5 || .2 || .5 || .2 || 6.5
|-
| align="left" | Career
| align="left" |
| 64 || 19 || 19.6 || .431 || .419 || .847 || 2.5 || .4 || .4 || .5 || 5.3
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
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 who last played with 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...
.
The 6'8" (203cm), 215 lb (98 kg) small forward
Small forward
The small forward, or colloquially known as three, is one of the five positions in a regulation basketball game. Small forwards are typically somewhat shorter, quicker, and leaner than power forwards and centers, but on occasion are just as tall...
who attended American Senior High
American High School (Miami-Dade County, Florida)
American High School is a secondary school located in Country Club, unincorporated Miami-Dade County, Florida. The principal is Luis E. Diaz. The school has been named a Blue Ribbon School of Excellence.- Overview :...
in Miami was picked 49th by 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...
in the 2003 NBA Draft
2003 NBA Draft
The 2003 NBA Draft was held on June 26, 2003 at The Theater at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York. In this draft, National Basketball Association teams took turns selecting basketball players and other first-time eligible players, such as players from high schools and...
out of the University of Miami
University of Miami
The University of Miami is a private, non-sectarian university founded in 1925 with its main campus in Coral Gables, Florida, a medical campus in Miami city proper at Civic Center, and an oceanographic research facility on Virginia Key., the university currently enrolls 15,629 students in 12...
. After playing in only 26 total minutes over six games during his rookie campaign, he played almost a full season during 2004–05, averaging 4.9 points per game while also ranking 25th in the NBA in three-point conversion percentage (39.8%).
Jones was traded by the Pacers to the Phoenix Suns
Phoenix Suns
The Phoenix Suns are a professional basketball team based in Phoenix, Arizona. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference in the National Basketball Association and the only team in their division not to be based in California. Their home arena since 1992 has been the US...
on August 25, 2005, in exchange for a 2008 second-round draft pick
2008 NBA Draft
The 2008 NBA Draft was held on June 26, 2008 at the Washington Mutual Theatre at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York. In this draft, National Basketball Association teams took turns selecting amateur college basketball players and other first-time eligible players, including...
.
In June 2007, Jones was traded to the Portland Trail Blazers
Portland Trail Blazers
The Portland Trail Blazers, commonly known as the Blazers, are an American professional basketball team based in Portland, Oregon. They play in the Northwest Division of the Western Conference in the National Basketball Association . The Trail Blazers originally played their home games in the...
along with the draft rights to Rudy Fernandez
Rudy Fernández (basketball)
Rodolfo "Rudy" Fernández y Farrés is a Spanish professional basketball player. He is a 6'6" tall shooting guard/small forward who is currently signed to the NBA's Dallas Mavericks, though he will play for Real Madrid until the current NBA lockout ends...
, the 24th pick in the 2007 NBA Draft, in exchange for cash considerations.
During the 2007 season, Jones stayed near the top of the rankings in three-point shooting percentage, finishing third in the league, with a shooting percentage of 44.4%. Despite his good shooting for the year, Jones was not selected to participate in the Three-point Shootout
Three-point Shootout
The Three-Point Shootout is a National Basketball Association contest held on the Saturday before the annual All-Star Game as part of the All-Star Weekend. In this contest, participants attempt to make as many three-point field goals as possible from five positions behind the three-point arc...
contest during the 2008 NBA All-Star Game
2008 NBA All-Star Game
-Eastern Conference roster:The Boston Celtics, the team with the league's best record, came into New Orleans with three players. Kevin Garnett, top vote-getter in the league with 2,399,148 votes, was selected as a starter, while Paul Pierce and Ray Allen were selected as reserves by the coaches of...
, much to the chagrin of Trail Blazers fans.
On June 26, 2008, Jones used his player option to opt-out of his contract with the Trail Blazers, making him a free agent for the off season. On July 9, 2008, Jones signed a contract with 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...
. He earned $4 million in his first year of a potential five-year contract, worth up to $23.2 million. The first two years were guaranteed, while the final three were options held by both 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...
and Jones.
On June 29, 2010, he was released to clear salary cap space worth $400,000. On July 19, 2010, Jones was re-signed by the Miami Heat for the league minimum.
On February 19, 2011, Jones won the NBA Three-Point Shootout in Los Angeles at the Staples Center
Staples Center
Staples Center is a multi-purpose sports arena in Downtown Los Angeles. Adjacent to the L.A. Live development, it is located next to the Los Angeles Convention Center complex along Figueroa Street. Opening on October 17, 1999, it is one of the major sporting facilities in the Greater Los Angeles...
.
Awards
- 2010-11 Foot Locker Three-Point Contest Champion
- 2002–03 Honorable Mention All-Big East Conference Team
- 2002–03 Verizon Academic All-American
- 2002–03 Big East All-Academic Team
- 2001–02 All-Big East Conference Third Team
- 2001–02 Verizon Academic All-District III selection
- 2001–02 Big East All-Academic Team
- 2000–01 Big East All-Academic Team
- 1999–00 Big East All-Academic Team
- 1998–99 Class 6A Player of the Year in Florida
- 1998–99 First-team All-State Selection
- 1998–99 First-team All-Dade County Selection
- 1998–99 Miami Herald Boy's Basketball Player of the Year
Regular season
|-| align="left" | 2003–04
| align="left" | Indiana
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...
| 6 || 0 || 4.3 || .222 || .250 || 1.000 || .3 || .0 || .2 || .0 || 1.2
|-
| align="left" | 2004–05
| align="left" | Indiana
| 75 || 24 || 17.7 || .396 || .398 || .855 || 2.3 || .8 || .4 || .4 || 4.9
|-
| align="left" | 2005–06
| align="left" | Phoenix
Phoenix Suns
The Phoenix Suns are a professional basketball team based in Phoenix, Arizona. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference in the National Basketball Association and the only team in their division not to be based in California. Their home arena since 1992 has been the US...
| 75 || 24 || 23.6 || .418 || .386 || .851 || 3.4 || .8 || .5 || .6 || 9.3
|-
| align="left" | 2006–07
| align="left" | Phoenix
| 76 || 7 || 18.1 || .368 || .378 || .877 || 2.3 || .6 || .4 || .6 || 6.4
|-
| align="left" | 2007–08
| align="left" | Portland
Portland Trail Blazers
The Portland Trail Blazers, commonly known as the Blazers, are an American professional basketball team based in Portland, Oregon. They play in the Northwest Division of the Western Conference in the National Basketball Association . The Trail Blazers originally played their home games in the...
| 58 || 3 || 22.0 || .437 || .444 || .878 || 2.8 || .6 || .4 || .3 || 8.0
|-
| align="left" | 2008–09
2008–09 NBA season
The 2008–09 NBA season was the 63rd season of the National Basketball Association . The 1,230-game regular season began on Tuesday, October 28, 2008, and ended on Wednesday, April 15, 2009...
| align="left" | Miami
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...
| 40 || 1 || 15.8 || .369 || .344 || .839 || 1.6 || .5 || .3 || .3 || 4.2
|-
| align="left" | 2009–10
2009–10 NBA season
The 2009–10 NBA season was the 64th season of the National Basketball Association . The 1,230-game regular season began on Tuesday, October 27, 2009, and ended on Wednesday, April 14, 2010....
| align="left" | Miami
| 36 || 6 || 14.0 || .361 || .411 || .821 || 1.3 || .5 || .3 || .1 || 4.1
|-
| align="left" | 2010–11
2010–11 NBA season
The 2010–11 NBA season was the 65th season of the National Basketball Association . The 2011 NBA All-Star Game was played on February 20, 2011 at Staples Center in Los Angeles, California. The Dallas Mavericks defeated the Miami Heat in six games, 4 games to 2, to win their first NBA title, and...
| align="left" | Miami
| 81 || 8 || 19.1 || .422 || .429 || .833 || 2.0 || .5 || .4 || .2 || 5.9
|-
| align="left" | Career
| align="left" |
| 447 || 73 || 18.9 || .402 || .402 || .857 || 2.3 || .6 || .4 || .4 || 6.3
Playoffs
|-| align="left" | 2004–05
2005 NBA Playoffs
The 2005 NBA Playoffs was the postseason of the National Basketball Association's 2004–05 season.The San Antonio Spurs, the number two ranked team in the Western Conference, won the 2005 NBA Playoffs by defeating the defending champions, the Detroit Pistons, 4-3 in the NBA Finals...
| align="left" | Indiana
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...
| 13 || 0 || 16.5 || .413 || .400 || .444 || 2.1 || .8 || .5 || .5 || 4.0
|-
| align="left" | 2005–06
2006 NBA Playoffs
The 2006 NBA Playoffs was the postseason of the National Basketball Association's 2005–06 season. The Miami Heat won the first championship in the history of the franchise by defeating the Dallas Mavericks 4-2 in the 2006 NBA Finals...
| align="left" | Phoenix
Phoenix Suns
The Phoenix Suns are a professional basketball team based in Phoenix, Arizona. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference in the National Basketball Association and the only team in their division not to be based in California. Their home arena since 1992 has been the US...
| 20 || 6 || 17.7 || .341 || .308 || .846 || 3.6 || .3 || .2 || .9 || 4.3
|-
| align="left" | 2006–07
2007 NBA Playoffs
The 2007 NBA Playoffs was the postseason to the National Basketball Association's 2006–2007 season.There were four rounds of postseason action, all of them in a best-of-seven format, with teams seeded on a bracket. The team with the better record wasn't necessarily the basis of seeding teams in...
| align="left" | Phoenix
| 11 || 6 || 15.5 || .528 || .444 || .818 || 1.4 || .3 || .2 || .2 || 5.0
|-
| align="left" | 2008–09
2009 NBA Playoffs
The 2009 NBA Playoffs was the postseason for the National Basketball Association's 2008–09 season. The playoffs started on April 18, 2009 with ABC, ESPN, TNT, and NBA TV broadcasting the games in the United States...
| align="left" | Miami
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...
| 7 || 7 || 33.6 || .531 || .500 || .917 || 2.3 || .7 || .4 || .1 || 9.6
|-
| align="left" | 2009–10
2010 NBA Playoffs
The 2010 NBA Playoffs was the postseason for the National Basketball Association's 2009–10 season. The playoffs started on April 17, 2010 with ABC, ESPN, ESPN2, TNT, and NBA TV broadcasting the games in the United States...
| align="left" | Miami
| 1 || 0 || 9.0 || .000 || .000 || 1.000 || .0 || .0 || .0 || .0 || 2.0
|-
| align="left" | 2010–11
2011 NBA Playoffs
The 2011 NBA Playoffs was the postseason for the National Basketball Association's 2010–11 season. Eight teams from each of the league's two conferences qualified for the playoffs, all seeded 1 to 8 in a tournament bracket, with all rounds in a best-of-seven format. The 2011 NBA Playoffs began on...
| align="left" | Miami
| 12 || 0 || 22.7 || .471 || .459 || 1.000 || 2.5 || .2 || .5 || .2 || 6.5
|-
| align="left" | Career
| align="left" |
| 64 || 19 || 19.6 || .431 || .419 || .847 || 2.5 || .4 || .4 || .5 || 5.3