Derrick Jones Jr. Height, Weight, Religion, Net Worth, Age, Biography

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Derrick Jones Jr. (Derrick Labrent Jones Jr.)

Last Updated: 03 May, 2024 | Views: 287

Age: 27

Profession: Sports Men

Other Profession(s): Basketball Player

Famous For: Professional Basketball Player For The Chicago Bulls Of The National Basketball Association (NBA).

Higher Education: Archbishop John Carroll High School

Derrick Jones Jr. Religion, Birthday, Age

Date of Birth
15 Feb, 1997 (27 Years 09 Months 21 Days)
Birth Country
United States
Birth State/Province
Pennsylvania
Birth District
Chester
Birth Sign
Aquarius
Religion
Catholicism
Nationalities
American

Derrick Jones Jr. Early life, Education, Career, Awards, Achievements, Controversy, Unknown Facts

About (Profile/Biography):
Derrick Labrent Jones Jr. was born on February 15, 1997. He is an American professional basketball player for the Chicago Bulls in the National Basketball Association (NBA). He was a UNLV Runnin' Rebels basketball team member during his college years. The Phoenix Suns signed Jones in September 2016 after he went undrafted in the 2016 NBA draft. The Miami Heat reached the 2020 NBA Finals with him as a member. The Portland Trail Blazers signed him in November 2020. The Bulls acquired Jones in August 2021.
Derrick Jones Jr. Career:
• Derrick Jones Jr. declared for the 2016 NBA draft on April 7, 2016, but he did not hire an agent, leaving UNLV as an option. However, Jones hired an agent later that month and remained in the draft.

• The Sacramento Kings signed Jones during the 2016 NBA Summer League after he went undrafted in 2016. He was unable to participate in the tournament due to a groin injury.

• He scored two points, grabbed seven rebounds, and assisted one as he made his first start against the Dallas Mavericks on March 11, 2017.

• His first double-digit scoring game came on March 28, 2017, when he scored 13 points during a 95–91 loss to the Atlanta Hawks. This was his career-high point total in an April 9, 2017 124–111 victory against the Dallas Mavericks.

Derrick Jones Jr. Awards:
• NBA Slam Dunk Contest champion (2020)
• Mr. Pennsylvania Basketball (2015)
Derrick Jones Jr. Unknown Facts:
Derrick Jones Jr. is active in charitable endeavors off the court. He has inspired and mentored young athletes through basketball camps and community events. He is dedicated to using his platform to impact people's lives positively.
Music and athletic talent go hand in hand with Derrick Jones Jr. His musical skills have been showcased on social media, showing his versatility beyond basketball.

Derrick Jones Jr. Weight, Height in inches, Eye Color

Height (Approx.)
In Centimeters 198 cm
In Meters 1.98 m
In Feet & Inches 6'6"
Weight (Approx.)
In Kilograms 95 kg
In Pounds 209 Ibs
Eye Color
Black
Hair Color
Black

Derrick Jones Jr. Family, Wife

Father's Name
Derrick Jones Sr.
Mother's Name
Otiesse Jones
Spouse
Shakara
Brother(s)
Lakeem
Sister(s)
Dej'sha And On'Jesha
Son(s)
Derrick Jones III, Princeton, Roman
Daughter(s)
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