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What Is Eddie Jones Net Worth?
Eddie Jones, born on October 20, 1971, in Pompano Beach, Florida, is a retired American professional basketball player. He played as a shooting guard in the NBA for 14 seasons. Eddie Jones’s net worth is estimated to be $40 million. This wealth primarily stems from his NBA career earnings and endorsements.
Eddie Jones’s NBA Career Earnings
Eddie Jones had a lucrative NBA career, accumulating significant earnings over his 14 seasons. According to HoopsHype and Celebrity Net Worth, his total NBA earnings amounted to $101,254,222. Adjusted for inflation, his earnings are approximately $172,664,344. Here’s a breakdown of his earnings by team and season:
- Los Angeles Lakers: His early years with the Lakers saw him earn $1.8 million in 1996-97 and $2 million in 1997-98.
- Charlotte Hornets: He earned $2.2 million in 1998-99 and $2.5 million in 1999-00.
- Miami Heat: Jones’s salary steadily increased with the Heat, starting at $9 million in 2000-01 and reaching $13.5 million in 2004-05. Specifically, he earned $10.1 million in 2001-02, $11.2 million in 2002-03 and $12.3 million in 2003-04.
- Memphis Grizzlies: His time with the Grizzlies was particularly financially rewarding, with earnings of $14.6 million in 2005-06 and $14.9 million in 2006-07.
- Dallas Mavericks: He earned $1.8 million in his season with the Mavericks (2007-08).
- Indiana Pacers: In his final NBA season (2008-09), Jones earned $2 million with the Pacers.
Early Life and Career Beginnings
Eddie Jones grew up in Pompano Beach, Florida, where he was raised in a family that valued both education and sports. He attended Ely High School, where he was recognized as an All-State basketball player. Jones then went on to play college basketball at Temple University, where he was named the Atlantic 10 Player of the Year in 1994. In 1994, the Los Angeles Lakers drafted Jones as the 10th overall pick. During his rookie season with the Lakers, he averaged 14.0 points per game and 2.05 steals per game. He played in 64 games, starting in 58 of them. Jones led the NBA in steal/turnover ratio (1.75), was named to the 1994–95 NBA All-Rookie First Team and placed 4th in the NBA Rookie of the Year ballot. In the 94–95 All-Star weekend Rookie Challenge he won the MVP, posting a game-high 25 points, 6 steals, and 4 rebounds.
NBA Career Milestones and Achievements
Eddie Jones had a successful NBA career marked by several milestones and achievements:
- NBA All-Star: Jones was a three-time NBA All-Star, earning the honor in 1997, 1998, and 2000. In the 1998 All-Star Game, he scored 15 points and had 11 rebounds. In the 2000 NBA All-Star Game, he started at guard for the Eastern Conference and scored 10 points in 21 minutes.
- All-NBA Third Team: In 2000, Jones was selected for the All-NBA Third Team.
- NBA All-Defensive Second Team: He was a three-time player for the All-Defensive Second Team in 1998, 1999, and 2000.
- NBA Steals Leader: Jones led the NBA in total steals (192) and steals per game (2.7) during the 1999-2000 season.
- All-Rookie First Team: He was selected for the NBA All-Rookie First Team in 1995.
Media Appearances and Endorsements
Jones has also had several media appearances and endorsements. He was the cover athlete for the 989 Sports basketball game NBA ShootOut ’97. He was one of the original players chosen to endorse Air Jordan, and wear the “Jordan XI”. Jones appeared on the sitcom In the House and was featured in a comical Taco Bell commercial that features several people who were related to the Lakers organization at the time. Along with Michael Finley, Jones appeared in a commercial for the Air Jordan XVI. In 2009, Jones was featured in the Spike TV show called Pros vs. Joes. As one of the pros, he was teamed with his former Miami Heat teammates Alonzo Mourning and Antoine Walker.
