Who are Derrick Jones Jr.’s parents?

Last Modified Feb 1, 2025 16:24 GMT
Derrick Jones Jr. Parents
Derrick Jones Jr. in Milwaukee Bucks vs. Los Angeles Clippers. Image Source: Getty

Derrick Labrent Jones Jr. is a professional American basketball player who plays as a forward in the NBA for the Los Angeles Clippers as of February 2025. Jones Jr. attended Archbishop John Carroll High School. As a senior, he averaged 19.2 points per game. Jones Jr. finished his high school career as the highest scorer in school history with 1,645 points and also collected 1,029 rebounds, as per his college profile. After finishing high school, he attended the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. As a freshman, he appeared in 30 games with 15 starts and averaged 11.5 points and 4.5 rebounds per game, according to Sports Reference. He was named Mr. Pennsylvania Basketball in 2015.

Jones Jr. declared for the 2016 NBA draft in April 2016, however, he remained undrafted. He joined the Phoenix Suns on September 25, 2016, for a training camp but secured a place in the opening lineup for the Suns against the Philadelphia 76ers on November 19, 2016. According to Real Basketball GM, Jones Jr. scored 29 points, his career-best, against the Boston Celtics on January 22, 2025. As of February 1, 2025, he has appeared in 466 games while starting 206 games, scoring 3,285 points, collecting 1,539 rebounds, and dishing out 346 assists, as per ESPN.

Who are Derrick Jones Jr.'s Parents?

Derrick Jones Jr. Parents
Derrick Jones Jr. with his family. Image Source: @therea1djones/ Instagram

According to his college profile, Derrick Jones Jr.'s parents are Derrick and Otiesse Jones. Derrick Jones Jr. has one brother, Lakeem Johnson, and two sisters, Dej'sha and On'Jesha Jones.

Derrick Jones Jr.'s father

Derrick Jones Jr.'s father is Derrick Jones. According to Derrick Jones Jr.'s college profile, his biggest influence is his father as he never gave up despite what was going through.

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FAQs on Derrick Jones Jr.

A. As of January 2025, Derrick Jones Jr. is 27 years old.

A. Yes, Derrick Jones Jr. is left-handed.

A. Derrick Jones Jr. stands 6 feet 6 inches (1.98 m) tall.

A. Derrick Jones Jr. started his professional playing career in 2016.

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