James Jones (basketball player)

James Andrew Jones ( born October 14, 1980 in Miami, Florida ) is an American professional basketball player who is currently with the Miami Heat under contract. The player who is usually only called James Jones is well known for his good distance throw. He wears the number 22

Career

Indiana Pacers

Jones was drafted in the NBA Draft 2003, 49 out of the Indiana Pacers, where he remained two years. In his first season there, he played a total of only 26 minutes in his second season but almost every game.

Phoenix Suns

Jones was traded for a 2008 second- round pick to Phoenix. For the Phoenix Suns, he also played two years. His first there was successful for him, he put on statistics, of which he has not yet broken many today, in the second he left for something that had for a second- round pick but not bad numbers on.

Portland Trail Blazers

He was traded for Rudy Fernandez and money to Portland, where he played one season basketball. He placed among other things, a good cut of 8.0 points.

Miami Heat

Currently, Jones plays with the Miami Heat. He was traded for the NBA minimum of money. Add to NBA Playoffs 2008/ 09 he played an average of 33.6 minutes per game and scored an average of 9.6 points per game.

Career Statistics

Achievements / Awards

• 2011: winner of the NBA All-Star Weekend Three-Point Shootout (20 points)