Derrick Jones Jr.
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| Team |  Clippers |
| Position | Small forward |
| Height / weight | 1.98 m / 95 kg |
| Born | 15 Feb 1997 (29 years) |
| Nationality |  United States |
| Number | 55 |
Derrick Jones Jr. is a professional basketball player in the National Basketball Association. He currently plays for the Dallas Mavericks. In 2020, he was the NBA Slam Dunk Contest Champion.
Player Profile and Personal Life
Derrick Labrent Jones Jr. was born on February 15, 1997, in Chester, Pennsylvania in the United States of America. He stands 198 cm tall and his weight was last listed at 95 kg. He is right-handed and is a small forward and a power forward.He has one brother and two sisters and in January 2023, he got engaged to his girlfriend while the Bulls were in Paris.
High School and College Career
He attended Archbishop John Carroll High School in Radnor, Pennsylvania. In 2015, he was named Mr. Pennsylvania Basketball.He played college basketball for the University of Nevada Las Vegas.
Professional Career
He went undrafted during the 2016 NBA Draft. Later, he signed with the Phoenix Suns and also played for their NBA G League team, the Northern Arizona Suns.In 2017, he signed with the Miami Heat and the Sioux Falls Syforce. In 2020, he signed with the Portland Trail Blazers. Also in 2020, he was the NBA Slam Dunk Champion. Then in 2021, he signed with the Chicago Bulls.
In 2023, he signed with the Dallas Mavericks.
Career Highlights
- 2020 - NBA Slam Dunk Contest champion
- 2015 - Mr. Pennsylvania Basketball
Derrick Jones Jr. FAQ
Who is Derrick Jones Jr.?
He is a basketball player. He plays in the NBA.
Where is Derrick Jones Jr. from?
He was born in Chester, Pennsylvania, U.S.
How tall is Derrick Jones Jr.?
198 cm. He is 198 cm or 6 feet and 6 inches tall.