Bobby Jones
Denver Nuggets Player Profile
Full name is Bobby Ray Jones Jr ... Earned a degree in Written Expression of Multi-Culture Literate at Washington ...
Named to the 10-man California All-State team selected by Cal-Hi Sports at Long Beach Poly Tech ... Attended Dominguez High School in Compton, Calif., the previous 3 years where he played alongside Tyson Chandler who was the 2nd overall selection in the 2001 NBA Draft ... Hobbies include watching movies and playing the occasional video game ... Passionate football fan, he lists the Kansas City Chiefs as his favorite team ...
Bobby Jones Info
| # 11 | Bobby Jones |
|---|---|
| POSITION: | Guard/Forward |
| HEIGHT: | 6-7 |
| WEIGHT: | 215 lbs. |
| BIRTHDATE: | January 9, 1984 |
| BIRTH CITY: | Compton, CA |
| HIGH SCHOOL: | Long Beach Polytechnic (Calif.) |
| COLLEGE: | Washington |
| EXPERIENCE: | Entering 2nd NBA Season (1st w.Denver) |
| ACQUIRED: | By trade on 9/10/07 from the Philadelphia along with Steven Hunter in exchange for Reggie Evans, and the draft rights to Ricky Sanchez |
| DRAFTED: | 2nd round 37th overall by Minnesota 2006 |
| CONTRACT INFO | |
| STATUS: | Signed Through the 2007-08 Season |
| 2007-08: | $687,456 |
2006/07 Highlights w/Philadelphia
- ... Appeared in 44 games, averaging 2.5 ppg & 1.3 rpg
- ... Scored 10+ points three times
- ... Started 5 of last 6 games, averaging 9.6 ppg (.538), 3.6 rpg, 1.2 apg in 27.2 mpg
- ... Scored 10+ points in each of his final 2 games after not scoring above 7 points in his first 41 games
- ... Scored 10+ points in the 4th qaurter, 2 of his final 3 games
- ... Assigned to Fort Worth Flyers from 11/28-12/8
- ... In 3 games for the Flyers, averaged 13.7 ppg and 8.0 rpg
College Experience
- ... Averaged 9.8 ppg, 4.9 rpg and 1.2 apg in 125 games (106 starts) in 4 seasons at University of Washington
- ... Finished career placed 20th on the school's all-time scoring list (1,226)
- ... Finished career in 4th place all-time in steals (134)
- ... Had best overall season as a junior (2004-05), averaging 11.2 ppg 5.6 rpg 1.7 apg in 34 games (33 starts)
- ... Selected as 05/06 All-Pac 10 Honorable Mention
- ... Named co-winner of John Meyers Defensive Player Award along with fellow Husky, Brandon Roy
Career Transactions
- 1. ... Originally drafted by Minnesota in the 2nd round (37th pick) of the 2007 NBA Draft
- 2. ... Acquired by the Philadelphia 76ers in a draft night trade with the Timberwolves in exchange for a 2007 second round pick plus cash considerations
- 3. ... Traded by Philadelphia to Denver along with Steven Hunter in exchange for Reggie Evans and the rights to Ricky Sanchez on 9/10/07

