Jim Chones is a former professional basketball player. He played in the National Basketball Association. In 1980, he became an NBA Champion while he was playing for the Los Angeles Lakers.
Player Profile
James Bernett “Bunny” Chones was born on November 30, 1949, in Racine, Wisconsin in the United States. He stands 211 cm tall and his weight was last listed at 100 kg. He played center and power forward.
High School and College Career
Chones attended St. Catherine High School in Racine, Wisconsin. Later, he played collegiate basketball for Marquette University from 1970 to 1972. In 1972, he was named to the Consensus First-Team All-American.
| Position | Center |
| Height / weight | 2.11 m / 100 kg |
| Born | 30 Nov 1949 |
| Nationality |
United States
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| Playing Style | Right Handed |
| Nickname | Bunny |
| Team History | |
| Firenze | 1981 - 1983 |
Washington Bullets
|
1981 - 1982 |
Los Angeles
|
1979 - 1981 |
Cleveland
|
1974 - 1979 |
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Carolina Cougars
|
1973 - 1974 |
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New York Nets
|
1972 - 1973 |
Professional Career
He was drafted into the NBA in 1973 and was selected 31st overall in the 2nd round by the Los Angeles Lakers. Instead of signing with the Lakers, he chose to play in the American Basketball Association and played for the New York Nets, Carolina Cougars, and the Cleveland Cavaliers from 1972 to 1979. At that time, he was named to the 1973 ABA All-Rookie Team.
In 1979, he started playing for the Los Angeles Lakers and he was part of the team that won the 1980 NBA Championship. Bunny played for the Washington Bullets in the 1981 to 1982 season. Before he retired in 1983, he played for Firenze.
Career Highlights
- 1980 - NBA champion
- 1973 - ABA All-Rookie First Team
- 1972 - Consensus first-teamAll-American
