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Mavericks sign former Slam Dunk champ Derrick Jones Jr. – NBA.com
The 2020 AT&T Slam Dunk champion has shown versatility on both ends of the floor during his 7-year NBA career.
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Derrick Jones Jr. averaged 5.0 points and 2.4 rebounds in 14.0 minutes per game last season for the Bulls.
DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks announced Friday that they have signed forward Derrick Jones Jr. Per team policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Jones (6-6, 210) holds career averages of 6.3 points, 3.2 rebounds and 18.7 minutes in 344 games (97 starts) with Phoenix, Miami, Portland and Chicago. Over 22 career postseason games, including 15 played during the Heat’s run to the NBA Finals in 2020, he has averaged 2.0 points in 7.5 minutes.
“We are excited to welcome Derrick to Dallas,” said Mavericks General Manager Nico Harrison. “Derrick has always showcased a team-first approach with his ability to adapt his game to complement his teammates. His versatility on both ends of the floor will allow us to utilize his skillset and athleticism in a variety of different lineups.”
The Mavericks have signed Derrick Jones Jr.
The UNLV product holds career averages of 6.3 points, 3.2 rebounds and 18.7 minutes in 344 games (97 starts) with Phoenix, Miami, Portland and Chicago.
Jones Jr. will wear #55 for Dallas. pic.twitter.com/qa4q18dRgX
— Mavs PR (@MavsPR) August 18, 2023
The seven-year veteran won the AT&T Slam Dunk contest at NBA All-Star in 2020, and his block percentage of 3.7 ranked 16th in the league during the 2020-21 season. Jones went undrafted in 2016 before signing with the Suns. He saw time in the G League in 2016-17 and 2017-18 with both the Northern Arizona Suns and Sioux Falls Skyforce, and averaged 16.3 points, 6.7 rebounds, 1.5 assists, 1.3 steals, 1.6 blocks and 30.2 minutes across both seasons.
Jones played one year at UNLV in 2015-16 and averaged 11.5 points, 4.5 rebounds and 1.3 blocks in 30 games (15 starts). He finished the season as the Runnin’ Rebels’ second-leading scorer, and he scored in double figures 18 times, including five games with at least 20 points.
He will wear No. 55 for the Mavericks.
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