Dahntay Jones

Dahntay Lavall Jones (born December 27, 1980) is an American professional basketball coach and former player who is an assistant coach for the Los Angeles Clippers of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He played college basketball for the Rutgers Scarlet Knights and Duke Blue Devils. Jones played in the NBA as a small forward and shooting guard from 2003 to 2017. He won an NBA championship with the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2016.

Dahntay Jones
Jones with the Dallas Mavericks in 2012
Los Angeles Clippers
PositionAssistant coach
LeagueNBA
Personal information
Born (1980-12-27) December 27, 1980
Trenton, New Jersey, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
Listed weight225 lb (102 kg)
Career information
High schoolSteinert (Hamilton, New Jersey)
College
  • Rutgers (1998–2000)
  • Duke (2001–2003)
NBA draft2003: 1st round, 20th overall pick
Selected by the Boston Celtics
Playing career2003–2017
PositionSmall forward / shooting guard
Number30, 7, 1, 31
Coaching career2020–present
Career history
As player:
20032007Memphis Grizzlies
2007–2008Sacramento Kings
2008Fort Wayne Mad Ants
2008–2009Denver Nuggets
20092012Indiana Pacers
2012–2013Dallas Mavericks
2013Atlanta Hawks
2014–2015Fort Wayne Mad Ants
2015Los Angeles Clippers
2015–2016Grand Rapids Drive
20162017Cleveland Cavaliers
As coach:
2020–presentLos Angeles Clippers (player development)
Career highlights and awards
  • NBA champion (2016)
  • First-team All-ACC (2003)
  • 2× ACC All-Defensive Team (2002, 2003)
  • Big East All-Rookie Team (1999)
Stats  at NBA.com
Stats  at Basketball-Reference.com
Medals
Men's basketball
Representing  United States
FIBA U21 World Championship
2001 Saitama National team
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