Wil Jones
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| Position | Forward |
|---|---|
| Height | 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m) |
| Weight | 205 lb (93 kg) |
| Born | February 27, 1947 McGehee, Arkansas |
| Nationality | USA |
| College | Albany State |
| Draft | 5th round, 12th pick (69th overall), 1969 Los Angeles Lakers |
| Pro career | 1969–1978 |
| Former teams | Miami Floridians (1969–70) Memphis Pros (1970–72) Memphis Tams (1972–74) Kentucky Colonels (1974–76) Indiana Pacers (1976–77) Buffalo Braves (1977–78) |
Wilbert "Wil" Jones (born February 27, 1947 in McGehee, Arkansas) is an American former professional basketball player.
A 6'8" forward from Albany State University, Jones played seven seasons (1969–1976) in the American Basketball Association and 2 seasons (1976–1978) in the National Basketball Association as a member of the Miami Floridians, Memphis Pros, Memphis Tams, Kentucky Colonels, Indiana Pacers, and Buffalo Braves. He won an ABA championship with the Colonels in 1975 and was named to the 1975 ABA All-Defense Team. In his ABA/NBA career, he tallied 8,482 total points, 5,560 total rebounds, and 1,446 total assists.
His brothers Caldwell Jones, Charles Jones, and Major Jones all played in the NBA.
[edit] External links
- Career statistics at basketball-reference.com
- Profile at Remember the ABA
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