Dwayne Jones | NBA, Wife & Career

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Dwayne Jones has never been put in one place, whether it be during his athletically playing days or his current coaching tenure. Well, he is forever traveling to gain new experiences. 

Back in his decade and more career timeframe, Dwayne has played for five teams in the NBA and five in the NBA Developmental League.

Likewise, he has traveled wide and far for the matches, such as Turkey, China, Puerto Rico, the Philippines, Lebanon, Bahrain, and Qatar.

Basketball player Dwayne Jones
Basketball player Dwayne Jones (Source: Projectspurs)

Let us dive deep into his lifestyle, prior choices, and many before. However, let us get through a quick dose of his facts. 

Quick Facts

 

Full Name Dwayne Clinton Jones
Date of Birth June 9, 1983
Birth Place Morgantown, West Virginia
Nick Name Not Available
Religion Christianity
Nationality American
Ethnicity Unknown 
Zodiac Sign  Gemini
Age 40 years old
Height 6’11 (2.11 meters)
Weight 250 lb (113 kg)
Hair Color Black
Eye Color Black
Build Athletic 
Father’s Name Name Unknown 
Mother’s Name Name Unknown 
Siblings Not Available 
Education
  • American Christian School
  • Saint Joseph’s University
Marital Status Married
Wife  Jessica 
Kids Two
Profession Former basketball player
Assistant coach (current)
Position Power forward 
NBA Draft 2005 / Undrafted
Playing Affiliations
  • Florida Flame
  • Boston Celtics
  • Cleveland Cavaliers
  • Efes Pilsen
  • Charlotte Bobcats
  • Iowa Energy
  • Idaho Stampede
  • Austin Toros
  • Phoenix Suns
  • Fujian Xunxing
  • Indios de Mayagüez
  • Powerade Tigers
  • Champville SC
  • Texas Legends
  • Golden State Warriors
  • Atenas de Córdoba
  • Juventud Sionista
Active Years Playing Career: 2005–2017
Coaching Career: 2018-present
Career Earning  $1,880,393
Social Media Twitter
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Last Update  April, 2024

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Body Measurements 

Dwayne Jones portrays a ripped physique with athletically toned muscles. He stands at the towering height of 6’11 (2.11 meters) while weighing 250 lb (113 kg).

As for his physical appearance, Jones has tan skin with jet black short hair and similar eye color. 

Dwayne Jones | Early Life 

Jones (fully named Dwayne Clinton Jones) was born on June 9, 1983, under Gemini’s star sign. He was born in Morgantown, West Virginia, and later grew up in Chester, Pennsylvania.

Indeed, there is no detailed information on Jones’ parents, family members, and background. However, it is known that he did not come from a well-off family. 

He is a son of a construction worker from just outside Philadelphia. 

Education 

Talking about his academic background, Dwayne Jones attended the American Christian School of Aston, Pennsylvania, where he graduated in 2001. 

As for his collegiate level, he enrolled at Saint Joseph’s University. 

Dwayne Jones | Career 

Jones commenced taking basketball on a deep level during his high school tenure, and many praised him for his skillset. Some stated that he could make it to the Division III ball if he worked on it. 

Dwayne during his match
Dwayne during his match (Source: Bleacher Report)

Dwayne earned himself a scholarship offer to Saint Joseph’s University following that phase. This school provided him minimum exposure as it wouldn’t appear much on national television. 

However, by 2004, he had become an integral part of the undefeated Saint Joseph’s team. Right then, Jones also entered the NCAA tournament as a No. 1 seed.

With several player titles and awards on the way, Jones also had his 418 rebounds as the second-best single-season mark in school history. 

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The Professional Arena

After coming out of St. Joe’s, Jones entered the 2005 NBA Draft, where he went undrafted. Then, the Minnesota Timberwolves signed him as an undrafted rookie free agent in the same year. 

Not long after, they assigned him to the NBA Development League’s Florida Flame. With 26 game appearances, they traded him to the Boston Celtics a year later. 

After fourteen games, the team traded him to the Cleveland Cavaliers in October 2006. 

“I definitely consider Cleveland my unofficial basketball home. To me, it reminded me of where I grew up.” – Dwayne Jones

The Cavaliers then assigned Jones to the Albuquerque Thunderbirds and gave him his first entire NBA season. 

Likewise, Jones played for teams such as New Jersey Nets, Orlando Magic, Charlotte Bobcats, and Iowa Energy in the following seasons. Later, in 2009, he joined the Serbian club Crvena Zvezda. 

However, the Serbian club let him go after stating that his problems did not let him focus professionally. 

Until his final days in the arena, Dwayne Jones had flown to multiple countries and teams to play professionally. 

“To be able to make it to the NBA and to come where I came from, I feel like my basketball career is a success.” – Dwayne Jones

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Awards and Achievements 

  • CBA rebounding leader (2011)
  • Atlantic 10 Defensive Player of the Year (2004-05 season)

Dwayne Jones | Net Worth

According to the sources, Dwayne Jones maintains a career earning of $1,880,393. However, it is still unknown what his exact net worth is. 

Dwayne Jones | Personal Life

At present, Dwayne Jones is a married man with children. He is married to his wife, Jessica, and the duo has two sons. 

During the early years of his children’s life, Jones was always traveling for the games. Today, the family sits tightly together, and Jessica’s wish to have her husband by her side has come true. 

Social Media

Well, Dwayne Jones is not an active social media user. He is not on major social media platforms. However, if you wish to see some of his tweets, you can check his Twitter. 

He is on Twitter as Dwayne Jones (@DwayneJonesII) with 48 followers. 

Dwayne Jones is an assistant coach
Dwayne Jones is an assistant coach (Source: El Confidencial)

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Dwayne Jones | FAQs

What is Dwayne Jones’ career statistic like?

Dwayne Jones has played a total of 82 games. He has maintained a field goal percentage of .508 and a free throw percentage of .494. 

He had an average of 2.3 rebounds, 0.1 assists, 1.4 blocks, and 1.3 points. 

Moving on to his NBA postseason games, Dwayne has played nine games while maintaining a field goal percentage of .500 and a free throw percentage of .667.

Here, he has averaged 1.2 rebounds, 0.1 blocks, and 0.9 points. 

As for his collegiate years, Dwayne Jones has played 98 games and saved 69 of them. 

During his tenure, he has maintained a field goal percentage of .522 and a free throw percentage of .484. 

He had an average of 8.5 rebounds, 0.7 assists, 2.4 blocks, and 7.1 points. 

Which jersey number did Dwayne Jones wear? 

Dwayne Jones wore jersey number 27 for the Boston Celtics, Golden State Warriors, Cleveland Cavaliers, and Charlotte Bobcats. Likewise, he wore the number 21 for the Phoenix Suns. 

When did Dwayne Jones retire? What does he do now?

Dwayne Jones ended his playing career in 2017, and currently, he is the assistant coach for the Philadelphia 76ers.

 

Rajani Gurung
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