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- Full Name: Eddie Charles Jones
- Born: October 20, 1971
- Hometown: Pompano Beach, Florida
- Nickname: EJ
- Height: 6-6
- Weight: 190 lbs
- Position: Guard-Forward
- High School: Ely High School
- College: Temple University
- Draft: 1994
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Eddie Jones is professional basketball player in the National Basketball Association.
In 2008, Jones was traded to the Indiana Pacers from the Dallas Mavericks. Jones requested his release from the team, and his release was granted.SI.com: Pacers grant Eddie Jones' wish to sit out season, get cap room
Early Life
Eddie Charles Jones was born in Pompano Beach, Florida on October 20, 1971. He attended Ely High School and then continued his education at Temple University. In 1994, he was selected by the Los Angeles Lakers in the NBA Draft.Basketball-Reference.com: Eddie JonesPro Career
Jones averaged 14 points per game in his first season and was selected to the NBA All-Rookie first team. During his years with the Lakers he was selected to two All-Star teams. In 1999, Jones was traded to the Charlotte Hornets with Elden Campbell for Glen Rice, J.R. Reid and B.J. Armstrong. After one season he was traded to the Miami Heat. He spent five seasons with the Heat until he was traded again to the Memphis Grizzlies. He would return to the Heat in 2007, after being waived by the Grizzlies. During the off season, Jones signed a two year deal with the Dallas Mavericks. NBA.com: Eddie JonesTrade to the Pacers
On October 10, 2008, it was reported that Jones was traded from the Mavericks to the Indiana Pacers for Shawnee Williams. The Pacers also receive two second round picks and 1.8 million in cash.IndyStar.com: Pacer trade WilliamsEddie Jones Timeline
- October 20, 1971: Born
- 1994: Drafted by the Los Angeles Lakers
- 1999: Traded to the Charlotte Hornets
- 2000: Traded to Miami Heat
- 2005: Traded to Memphis Grizzlies
- 2007: Signed with the Miami Heat
- 2007: Signed with the Dallas Mavericks
- 2008: Traded to Indiana Pacers
- 2008: Granted release from Pacers
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Eddie Jones Vital Stats
- Mahalo's Guide to the Dallas Mavericks
- Yahoo! Sports: Career Stats
- Height: 6-6
- Weight: 200
- Rookie Year: 1994
Eddie Jones Timeline
- October 20, 1971: Born
- 1991-1994: Played college basketball for the Temple Owls
- 1994: Atlantic 10 Conference Player of the Year
- 1994: Drafted 10th overall by the Los Angeles Lakers in the NBA Draft
- 1995: Named to the NBA All-Rookie Team; named Rookie Challenge MVP
- 1997: All-Star selection
- 1998: All-Star and NBA All-Defensive Team selection
- 1999: NBA All-Defensive Team selection
- 1999: Traded to the Charlotte Hornets
- 2000: All-Star and third team All-NBA selection
- 2000: Traded to the Miami Heat
- 2005: Traded to the Memphis Grizzlies
- 2007: Waived by the Memphis Grizzlies, then signs as a free agent with the Miami Heat
- 2007: Signs as an unrestricted free agent with the Dallas Mavericks
- 2008: Traded to then released by the Indiana Pacers




