Jumaine Jones
Encyclopedia
Jumaine Lanard Jones (born February 10, 1979) is an American
professional basketball
forward. An NBA player from 1999 to 2007 drafted from the University of Georgia
, he has played in the small forward
and power forward
positions. He currently plays for Victoria Libertas Pesaro
in Italy
.
. He spent two years at the University of Georgia
, becoming the first sophomore to lead the SEC
in scoring since Vern Fleming
in 1984. Additionally, he was the first sophomore in school history to score 1,000 points since Dominique Wilkins
did so in 1981. That year, he was also selected to represent the U.S. at the 1998 Goodwill Games
.
, he was selected by the Atlanta Hawks
with the 27th overall pick, but he was immediately traded to the Philadelphia 76ers
, where he spent two years. On December 30th, 1999, against the Portland Trailblazers, Jones became a part of NBA history when he scored the final basket of the 20th century. He then played two years with the Cleveland Cavaliers
, before being traded to the Boston Celtics
. In Boston, he suffered an injury early into the season and limited his appearances. In 2004, he was sent to the Los Angeles Lakers
, but only after the deal was renegotiated after Gary Payton
initially refused to report to the Celtics. On October 26, 2005, Jones was traded to the Charlotte Bobcats
in exchange for a future second-round draft pick. On August 31, 2006, he signed a one-year contract with the Phoenix Suns
. Jones was signed as an unrestricted free agent by the New Jersey Nets
on October 1, 2007, but he was waived later that month. He signed a one-year contract with Basket Napoli
on October 24, 2007. In July 2009, he signed a contract with Juvecaserta Basket
. In July 2011 he signed with Victoria Libertas Pesaro
.
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
professional basketball
Basketball
Basketball is a team sport in which two teams of five players try to score points by throwing or "shooting" a ball through the top of a basketball hoop while following a set of rules...
forward. An NBA player from 1999 to 2007 drafted from the University of Georgia
University of Georgia
The University of Georgia is a public research university located in Athens, Georgia, United States. Founded in 1785, it is the oldest and largest of the state's institutions of higher learning and is one of multiple schools to claim the title of the oldest public university in the United States...
, he has played in the small forward
Small forward
The small forward, or colloquially known as three, is one of the five positions in a regulation basketball game. Small forwards are typically somewhat shorter, quicker, and leaner than power forwards and centers, but on occasion are just as tall...
and power forward
Power forward (basketball)
Power forward is a position in the sport of basketball. The position is referred to in playbook terms as the four position and is commonly abbreviated "PF". It has also been referred to as the "post" position. Power forwards play a role similar to that of center in what is called the "post" or "low...
positions. He currently plays for Victoria Libertas Pesaro
Victoria Libertas Pesaro
Victoria Libertas , full name Unione Sportiva Victoria Libertas Pallacanestro, is a professional basketball team that is based in Pesaro, Italy. The club competes in the top level Italian professional basketball league, the Lega Basket Serie A...
in Italy
Italy
Italy , officially the Italian Republic languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Italy's official name is as follows:;;;;;;;;), is a unitary parliamentary republic in South-Central Europe. To the north it borders France, Switzerland, Austria and...
.
Amateur career
Known as the "Thrilla From Camilla", he played competitive high school basketball in the tiny town of Camilla, GeorgiaCamilla, Georgia
As of the census of 2000, there were 5,669 people, 1,994 households, and 1,405 families residing in the city. The population density was 929.4 people per square mile . There were 2,128 housing units at an average density of 348.9 per square mile...
. He spent two years at the University of Georgia
Georgia Bulldogs men's basketball
The Georgia Bulldogs basketball program is the men's college basketball team representing the University of Georgia in Athens, Georgia. Established in 1891, the team has competed in the Southeastern Conference since its inception in 1932...
, becoming the first sophomore to lead the SEC
Southeastern Conference
The Southeastern Conference is an American college athletic conference that operates in the southeastern part of the United States. It is headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama...
in scoring since Vern Fleming
Vern Fleming
Vern Fleming is a former professional basketball player in the NBA who played twelve seasons from 1984 until 1996...
in 1984. Additionally, he was the first sophomore in school history to score 1,000 points since Dominique Wilkins
Dominique Wilkins
Jacques Dominique Wilkins is a retired American professional basketball player who primarily played for the Atlanta Hawks of the NBA...
did so in 1981. That year, he was also selected to represent the U.S. at the 1998 Goodwill Games
1998 Goodwill Games
The 1998 Goodwill Games was the fourth edition of the international sports competition, created by Ted Turner in reaction to the political troubles surrounding the Olympic Games of the 1980s. The competition was held in New York, United States from July 19 to August 2, 1998.-Medal table:-References:*...
.
Pro career
Declaring himself eligible for the 1999 NBA Draft1999 NBA Draft
The 1999 NBA Draft was held on June 30, 1999 at the MCI Center in Washington, D.C. It was the first draft in which four players from the same college were picked in the first round, with Elton Brand , Trajan Langdon , Corey Maggette and William Avery being selected out of Duke University...
, he was selected by the Atlanta Hawks
Atlanta Hawks
The Atlanta Hawks are an American professional basketball team based in Atlanta, Georgia. They are part of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference in the National Basketball Association .-The first years:...
with the 27th overall pick, but he was immediately traded to the Philadelphia 76ers
Philadelphia 76ers
The Philadelphia 76ers are a professional basketball team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They play in the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Basketball Association . Originally known as the Syracuse Nationals, they are one of the oldest franchises in the NBA...
, where he spent two years. On December 30th, 1999, against the Portland Trailblazers, Jones became a part of NBA history when he scored the final basket of the 20th century. He then played two years with the Cleveland Cavaliers
Cleveland Cavaliers
The Cleveland Cavaliers are a professional basketball team based in Cleveland, Ohio. They began playing in the National Basketball Association in 1970 as an expansion team...
, before being traded to the Boston Celtics
Boston Celtics
The Boston Celtics are a National Basketball Association team based in Boston, Massachusetts. They play in the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference. Founded in 1946, the team is currently owned by Boston Basketball Partners LLC. The Celtics play their home games at the TD Garden, which...
. In Boston, he suffered an injury early into the season and limited his appearances. In 2004, he was sent to the Los Angeles Lakers
Los Angeles Lakers
The Los Angeles Lakers are an American professional basketball team based in Los Angeles, California. They play in the Pacific Division of the Western Conference in the National Basketball Association...
, but only after the deal was renegotiated after Gary Payton
Gary Payton
Gary Dwayne Payton is a former American professional basketball point guard. He is best known for his 13-year tenure with the Seattle SuperSonics, and holds Seattle franchise records in points, assists, and steals...
initially refused to report to the Celtics. On October 26, 2005, Jones was traded to the Charlotte Bobcats
Charlotte Bobcats
The Charlotte Bobcats is a professional basketball team based in Charlotte, North Carolina. They play in the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Basketball Association. The Bobcats were established in 2004 as an expansion team, two seasons after Charlotte's previous NBA...
in exchange for a future second-round draft pick. On August 31, 2006, he signed a one-year contract with the Phoenix Suns
Phoenix Suns
The Phoenix Suns are a professional basketball team based in Phoenix, Arizona. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference in the National Basketball Association and the only team in their division not to be based in California. Their home arena since 1992 has been the US...
. Jones was signed as an unrestricted free agent by the New Jersey Nets
New Jersey Nets
The New Jersey Nets are a professional basketball team based in Newark, New Jersey. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference in the National Basketball Association...
on October 1, 2007, but he was waived later that month. He signed a one-year contract with Basket Napoli
Basket Napoli
Basket Napoli is an Italian professional basketball club that is based in the city of Naples. For past club sponsorship names, see the list below.-History:...
on October 24, 2007. In July 2009, he signed a contract with Juvecaserta Basket
Juvecaserta Basket
JuveCaserta Basket , also known for sponsorship reasons as Pepsi Caserta, is an Italian League professional basketball team from the town of Caserta. For past club sponsorship names, see the list below.-The Beginnings:...
. In July 2011 he signed with Victoria Libertas Pesaro
Victoria Libertas Pesaro
Victoria Libertas , full name Unione Sportiva Victoria Libertas Pallacanestro, is a professional basketball team that is based in Pesaro, Italy. The club competes in the top level Italian professional basketball league, the Lega Basket Serie A...
.
External links
- Jumaine Jones player profile at NBA.com
- Jumaine Jones historical profile at NBA.com
- Georgia Bulldogs biography