Terrell Jones

Frederick Terrell Jones, commonly known as Fred Jones, is a former American professional basketball player who played seven seasons in the National Basketball Association. He is best known for winning the NBA Slam Dunk Contest in 2004 and his time with the Indiana Pacers.

Player Profile

Frederick Terrell Jones was born on March 11, 1979, in Malvern, Arkansas, United States of America. He stands 196 cm tall and his playing weight was listed at 98 kg. Jones played primarily as a shooting guard.

High School and College Career

Jones attended Sam Barlow High School in Gresham, Oregon. He then played college basketball for the University of Oregon from 1998 to 2002.

In 2002, he was named to the First-team All-Pac-10.

Professional Career

Jones was selected as the 14th overall pick in the first round of the 2002 NBA Draft by the Indiana Pacers. His professional playing career spanned from 2002 to 2011, during which he played for several NBA teams and international clubs.

He began with the Indiana Pacers (2002-2006), followed by stints with the Toronto Raptors (2006-2007), Portland Trail Blazers (2007), New York Knicks (2007-2008), and Los Angeles Clippers (2008-2009).

Jones then moved overseas, playing for Pallacanestro Biella in Italy (2009-2010) and concluding his playing career with the Guangdong Southern Tigers in China (2010-2011).

A notable highlight of his career was winning the NBA Slam Dunk Contest in 2004.

After retiring as a player, Jones briefly entered coaching, serving as an assistant coach for the University of Oregon basketball team from 2015 to 2016.

Career Highlights

• 2004 - NBA Slam Dunk Contest champion
• 2002 - First-team All-Pac-10