Derrick Jones Jr.

Derrick Labrent Jones Jr. (born February 15, 1997) is an American professional basketball player for the Dallas Mavericks of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He played college basketball for the UNLV Runnin' Rebels. He is well-known for his ability to dunk the basketball.

Derrick Jones Jr.
Jones with the Chicago Bulls in 2022
No. 55 Dallas Mavericks
PositionSmall forward / power forward
LeagueNBA
Personal information
Born (1997-02-15) February 15, 1997
Chester, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
Listed weight210 lb (95 kg)
Career information
High schoolArchbishop John Carroll
(Radnor, Pennsylvania)
CollegeUNLV (2015–2016)
NBA draft2016: undrafted
Playing career2016–present
Career history
20162017Phoenix Suns
2016–2017→Northern Arizona Suns
20172020Miami Heat
2017–2018→Sioux Falls Skyforce
2020–2021Portland Trail Blazers
20212023Chicago Bulls
2023–presentDallas Mavericks
Career highlights and awards
  • NBA Slam Dunk Contest champion (2020)
  • Mr. Pennsylvania Basketball (2015)
Stats  at NBA.com
Stats  at Basketball-Reference.com
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