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'''Dahntay Lavall Jones''' (born December 27, 1980) is an American professional [[basketball]] player who currently plays for the [[Los Angeles Clippers]] of the [[NBA ]]. He played college basketball for [[Rutgers University]] and [[Duke University]].
'''Dahntay Lavall Jones''' (born December 27, 1980) is an American professional [[basketball]] player who currently plays for the [[Los Angeles Clippers]] of the [[National Basketball Association]] (NBA). He played college basketball for [[Rutgers University]] and [[Duke University]].


==Early life==
==Early life==
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==Professional career==
==Professional career==
Jones was selected by the [[Boston Celtics]] with the 20th overall pick in the [[2003 NBA draft]], and his rights were later traded, along with the rights to [[Troy Bell]], to the Memphis Grizzlies for the rights to [[Kendrick Perkins]] and [[Marcus Banks]]. Jones played his first four professional seasons for the Grizzlies, averaging 5.0 points per game.
Jones was selected by the [[Boston Celtics]] with the 20th overall pick in the [[2003 NBA draft]], and his rights were later traded, along with the rights to [[Troy Bell]], to the Memphis Grizzlies for the rights to [[Kendrick Perkins]] and [[Marcus Banks]].<ref>[http://www.nba.com/grizzlies/news/draft_trade_030626.html Grizzlies Trade Draft Rights to 13th & 27th Overall Selections to the Celtics for BC’s Troy Bell and Duke’s Dahntay Jones]{{dead link|date=August 2014}}</ref> Jones played his first four professional seasons for the Grizzlies, averaging 5.0 points per game.


On September 27, 2007, Jones signed with the Boston Celtics.<ref>[http://www.boston.com/sports/basketball/celtics/extras/celtics_blog/2007/09/camp_roster_set.html Camp roster set]</ref> However, he was later waived by the Celtics on October 25, 2007.<ref>[http://www.boston.com/sports/basketball/celtics/extras/celtics_blog/2007/10/cs_waive_jones.html C's waive Jones, Manuel]</ref> On December 10, 2007, he signed with the [[Sacramento Kings]]. On February 16, 2008, he was waived by the Kings.<ref>[http://www.nba.com/news/transactions/2007_08/ Transactions: 2007-08 Season]</ref> On March 21, 2008, he was acquired by the [[Fort Wayne Mad Ants]] of the [[NBA Development League]].<ref name=dleague>[http://www.nba.com/dleague/fortwayne/roster_changes_080321.html Mad Ants Make Roster Change]</ref>
On September 27, 2007, Jones signed with the Boston Celtics.<ref>[http://www.boston.com/sports/basketball/celtics/extras/celtics_blog/2007/09/camp_roster_set.html Camp roster set]</ref> However, he was later waived by the Celtics on October 25, 2007.<ref>[http://www.boston.com/sports/basketball/celtics/extras/celtics_blog/2007/10/cs_waive_jones.html C's waive Jones, Manuel]</ref> On December 10, 2007, he signed with the [[Sacramento Kings]].<ref>[http://www.nba.com/kings/news/kings_sign_dahntay_jones.html Kings Sign Guard/Forward Dahntay Jones]{{dead link|date=August 2014}}</ref> On February 16, 2008, he was waived by the Kings.<ref>[http://www.nba.com/news/transactions/2007_08/ Transactions: 2007-08 Season]</ref> On March 21, 2008, he was acquired by the [[Fort Wayne Mad Ants]] of the [[NBA Development League]].<ref name=dleague>[http://www.nba.com/dleague/fortwayne/roster_changes_080321.html Mad Ants Make Roster Change]</ref>


On July 30, 2008, Jones signed with the [[Denver Nuggets]].<ref name="Nuggets Sign Dahntay Jones">[http://www.nba.com/nuggets/news/djones_signing_073008.html Nuggets Sign Dahntay Jones]</ref> The Nuggets went on to reach the Western Conference finals but were defeated 4 games to 2 by the Los Angeles Lakers.
On July 30, 2008, Jones signed with the [[Denver Nuggets]].<ref name="Nuggets Sign Dahntay Jones">[http://www.nba.com/nuggets/news/djones_signing_073008.html Nuggets Sign Dahntay Jones]</ref> The Nuggets went on to reach the Western Conference finals but were defeated 4 games to 2 by the Los Angeles Lakers.
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On September 27, 2013, Jones signed with the Chicago Bulls.<ref>[http://www.insidehoops.com/blog/?p=14338 Patrick Christopher, Mike James, Dahntay Jones, Kalin Lucas, Dexter Pittman and D.J. White in Bulls training camp]</ref> However, he was later waived by the Bulls on October 8, 2013.<ref>[http://www.insidehoops.com/blog/?p=14465 Chicago Bulls waive Dahntay Jones]</ref>
On September 27, 2013, Jones signed with the Chicago Bulls.<ref>[http://www.insidehoops.com/blog/?p=14338 Patrick Christopher, Mike James, Dahntay Jones, Kalin Lucas, Dexter Pittman and D.J. White in Bulls training camp]</ref> However, he was later waived by the Bulls on October 8, 2013.<ref>[http://www.insidehoops.com/blog/?p=14465 Chicago Bulls waive Dahntay Jones]</ref>


On September 25, 2014, Jones signed with the [[Utah Jazz]].<ref>[http://www.nba.com/jazz/news/jazz-sign-free-agent-dahntay-jones Jazz Sign Free Agent Dahntay Jones]</ref> However, he was later waived by the Jazz on October 22, 2014.<ref>[http://www.nba.com/jazz/news/jazz-waive-cooley-and-jones Jazz Waive Cooley and Jones]</ref> On November 26, 2014, he was reacquired by the Fort Wayne Mad Ants.<ref>[http://www.nba.com/dleague/fortwayne/mad_ants_acquire_dahntay_jones_2014_11_26.html Mad Ants Acquire Dahntay Jones]</ref>
On September 25, 2014, Jones signed with the [[Utah Jazz]].<ref>[http://www.nba.com/jazz/news/jazz-sign-free-agent-dahntay-jones Jazz Sign Free Agent Dahntay Jones]</ref> However, he was later waived by the Jazz on October 22, 2014.<ref>[http://www.nba.com/jazz/news/jazz-waive-cooley-and-jones Jazz Waive Cooley and Jones]</ref> On November 26, 2014, he was reacquired by the Fort Wayne Mad Ants.<ref>[http://www.nba.com/dleague/fortwayne/mad_ants_acquire_dahntay_jones_2014_11_26.html Mad Ants Acquire Dahntay Jones]</ref> On January 14, 2015, he was signed to a 10 day contract by the [[Los Angeles Clippers]].<ref>[http://www.nba.com/clippers/sign-dahntay-jones-10-day-contract CLIPPERS SIGN DAHNTAY JONES TO 10-DAY CONTRACT]</ref>

===Career transactions===
* June 26, 2003: Drafted 20th overall by [[Boston Celtics]] in [[2003 NBA draft]].
* June 26, 2003: Traded by Boston along with draft rights of 16th pick [[Troy Bell]] to the [[Memphis Grizzlies]] for draft rights of 13th pick [[Marcus Banks]] and 27th pick [[Kendrick Perkins]].<ref>[http://www.nba.com/grizzlies/news/draft_trade_030626.html Grizzlies Trade Draft Rights to 13th & 27th Overall Selections to the Celtics for BC’s Troy Bell and Duke’s Dahntay Jones]{{dead link|date=August 2014}}</ref>
* September 27, 2007: Signed with Boston Celtics.
* October 25, 2007: Waived by Boston Celtics.
* December 10, 2007: Signed with [[Sacramento Kings]].<ref>[http://www.nba.com/kings/news/kings_sign_dahntay_jones.html Kings Sign Guard/Forward Dahntay Jones]{{dead link|date=August 2014}}</ref>
* February 16, 2008: Waived by Sacramento Kings.<ref>[http://www.nba.com/kings/news/bibby_traded.html Kings Acquire Four Players and a Second Round Draft Pick from Atlanta in Exchange for Mike Bibby]{{dead link|date=August 2014}}</ref>
* March 21, 2008: Acquired by [[Fort Wayne Mad Ants]] of the [[NBA Development League]].<ref name="dleague" />
* July 30, 2008: Signed with [[Denver Nuggets]].<ref name="Nuggets Sign Dahntay Jones" />
* July 14, 2009: Signed with [[Indiana Pacers]].
* July 12, 2012: Traded to [[Dallas Mavericks]].
* February 21, 2013: Traded to [[Atlanta Hawks]].
* September 27, 2013: Signed with [[Chicago Bulls]].
* October 8, 2013: Waived by Chicago Bulls.
* September 25, 2014: Signed by [[Utah Jazz]].
* October 22, 2014: Waived by Utah Jazz.
* November 26, 2014: Acquired by Fort Wayne Mad Ants of the NBA Development League.


== NBA career statistics ==
== NBA career statistics ==
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*[http://www.goduke.com/ViewArticle.dbml?ATCLID=135176 Duke bio]
*[http://www.goduke.com/ViewArticle.dbml?ATCLID=135176 Duke bio]


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Revision as of 00:45, 15 January 2015

Dahntay Jones
Jones with the Indiana Pacers
Los Angeles Clippers
PositionSmall forward / Shooting guard
LeagueNBA
Personal information
Born (1980-12-27) December 27, 1980 (age 43)
Trenton, New Jersey
NationalityAmerican
Listed height6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
Listed weight225 lb (102 kg)
Career information
High schoolSteinert (Hamilton, New Jersey)
CollegeRutgers (1998–2000)
Duke (2001–2003)
NBA draft2003: 1st round, 20th overall pick
Selected by the Boston Celtics
Playing career2003–present
Career history
2003–2007Memphis Grizzlies
2007–2008Sacramento Kings
2008Fort Wayne Mad Ants (D-League)
2008–2009Denver Nuggets
2009–2012Indiana Pacers
2012–2013Dallas Mavericks
2013Atlanta Hawks
2014–2015Fort Wayne Mad Ants (D-League)
2015–presentLos Angeles Clippers
Career highlights and awards
  • Big East All-Rookie Team (1999)
Stats Edit this at Wikidata at NBA.com
Stats Edit this at Wikidata at Basketball-Reference.com
Medals
Men's basketball
Representing  United States
FIBA U21 World Championship
Gold medal – first place 2001 Saitama National team

Dahntay Lavall Jones (born December 27, 1980) is an American professional basketball player who currently plays for the Los Angeles Clippers of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He played college basketball for Rutgers University and Duke University.

Early life

Jones grew up in Hamilton Square, New Jersey[1] and starred at Steinert High School in Hamilton Township, Mercer County from 1995 to 1998.[2] He earned McDonald's All-America honorable mention honors as a senior after averaging 24 points and 9 rebounds per game.

College career

After playing college basketball at Rutgers University in his freshman and sophomore years, Jones transferred to Duke University where he earned All-ACC Honorable Mention honors in 2002 after averaging 11.2 points, 4.2 rebounds and 1.1 assists as a junior. In his senior season, he played 33 games, averaging 17.7 points, 5.5 rebounds and 1.2 steals per game.[3][4]

Professional career

Jones was selected by the Boston Celtics with the 20th overall pick in the 2003 NBA draft, and his rights were later traded, along with the rights to Troy Bell, to the Memphis Grizzlies for the rights to Kendrick Perkins and Marcus Banks.[5] Jones played his first four professional seasons for the Grizzlies, averaging 5.0 points per game.

On September 27, 2007, Jones signed with the Boston Celtics.[6] However, he was later waived by the Celtics on October 25, 2007.[7] On December 10, 2007, he signed with the Sacramento Kings.[8] On February 16, 2008, he was waived by the Kings.[9] On March 21, 2008, he was acquired by the Fort Wayne Mad Ants of the NBA Development League.[10]

On July 30, 2008, Jones signed with the Denver Nuggets.[11] The Nuggets went on to reach the Western Conference finals but were defeated 4 games to 2 by the Los Angeles Lakers.

On July 14, 2009, Jones signed a four-year deal with the Indiana Pacers.[12]

On July 12, 2012, Jones was traded, along with Darren Collison, to the Dallas Mavericks in exchange for Ian Mahinmi.[13] On February 21, 2013, he was traded to the Atlanta Hawks in exchange for Anthony Morrow.[14]

On September 27, 2013, Jones signed with the Chicago Bulls.[15] However, he was later waived by the Bulls on October 8, 2013.[16]

On September 25, 2014, Jones signed with the Utah Jazz.[17] However, he was later waived by the Jazz on October 22, 2014.[18] On November 26, 2014, he was reacquired by the Fort Wayne Mad Ants.[19] On January 14, 2015, he was signed to a 10 day contract by the Los Angeles Clippers.[20]

NBA career statistics

Legend
  GP Games played   GS  Games started  MPG  Minutes per game
 FG%  Field goal percentage  3P%  3-point field goal percentage  FT%  Free throw percentage
 RPG  Rebounds per game  APG  Assists per game  SPG  Steals per game
 BPG  Blocks per game  PPG  Points per game  Bold  Career high

Regular season

Year Team GP GS MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG
2003–04 Memphis 20 0 7.8 .283 .250 .455 1.1 .6 .3 .3 1.8
2004–05 Memphis 52 7 12.5 .437 .383 .688 1.3 .4 .3 .2 4.5
2005–06 Memphis 71 4 13.6 .414 .143 .645 1.5 .5 .5 .2 4.0
2006–07 Memphis 78 25 21.4 .477 .417 .793 2.0 .9 .5 .3 7.5
2007–08 Sacramento 25 0 8.2 .434 .167 .667 1.4 .5 .3 .2 3.2
2008–09 Denver 79 71 18.1 .458 .647 .728 2.1 1.0 .6 .2 5.4
2009–10 Indiana 76 26 24.9 .461 .125 .770 3.0 2.0 .5 .5 10.2
2010–11 Indiana 45 2 13.1 .467 .359 .767 1.4 .7 .4 .2 6.3
2011–12 Indiana 65 3 16.2 .409 .429 .838 1.8 1.0 .4 .2 5.3
2012–13 Dallas 50 15 12.7 .357 .216 .805 1.4 .6 .2 .1 3.5
2012–13 Atlanta 28 4 13.6 .390 .250 .677 1.1 .7 .4 .0 3.1
Career 589 157 16.3 .441 .334 .751 1.8 .9 .4 .2 5.6

Playoffs

Year Team GP GS MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG
2005 Memphis 3 0 24.0 .381 .600 .750 3.0 .3 .3 .0 7.3
2006 Memphis 4 0 11.5 .714 .000 .000 1.8 .0 .3 .0 4.3
2009 Denver 16 16 17.5 .481 .250 .767 2.4 .6 .8 .3 7.0
2011 Indiana 3 0 16.7 .450 .000 .889 .7 .7 .3 .0 8.7
2012 Indiana 7 0 8.3 .222 .222 1.000 1.0 .4 .1 .0 2.4
2013 Atlanta 5 0 3.8 .250 .000 1.000 .2 .0 .0 .0 .8
Career 38 16 13.8 .436 .276 .800 1.7 .4 .4 .1 5.2

Personal

Jones is the son of Larry and Joanne Jones. His father played college basketball at St. Peter's College.[3] His cousin, Al Harrington, is also a professional basketball player.[21]

References

  1. ^ Battista, Judy (February 21, 1999). "COLLEGE BASKETBALL; Rutgers Could Have a Post-Season With Meaning". NYTimes.com. Retrieved August 10, 2014.
  2. ^ Smith, Timothy (October 22, 1997). "COLLEGE BASKETBALL: Starting Over In New Jersey; New Coaches at Seton Hall and Rutgers Rebuild". NYTimes.com. Retrieved August 10, 2014.
  3. ^ a b "Dahntay Jones Biography". GoDuke.com. Retrieved August 10, 2014.
  4. ^ "Dahntay Jones Stats". Sports-Reference.com. Retrieved August 10, 2014.
  5. ^ Grizzlies Trade Draft Rights to 13th & 27th Overall Selections to the Celtics for BC’s Troy Bell and Duke’s Dahntay Jones[dead link]
  6. ^ Camp roster set
  7. ^ C's waive Jones, Manuel
  8. ^ Kings Sign Guard/Forward Dahntay Jones[dead link]
  9. ^ Transactions: 2007-08 Season
  10. ^ Mad Ants Make Roster Change
  11. ^ Nuggets Sign Dahntay Jones
  12. ^ Transactions: 2009-10 Season
  13. ^ It's Official: Pacers Trade Mahinmi for Collison, Jones
  14. ^ ATLANTA HAWKS ACQUIRE DAHNTAY JONES FROM DALLAS AND JEREMY TYLER FROM GOLDEN STATE
  15. ^ Patrick Christopher, Mike James, Dahntay Jones, Kalin Lucas, Dexter Pittman and D.J. White in Bulls training camp
  16. ^ Chicago Bulls waive Dahntay Jones
  17. ^ Jazz Sign Free Agent Dahntay Jones
  18. ^ Jazz Waive Cooley and Jones
  19. ^ Mad Ants Acquire Dahntay Jones
  20. ^ CLIPPERS SIGN DAHNTAY JONES TO 10-DAY CONTRACT
  21. ^ Chat with Al Harrington
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