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34. Eddie Jones

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34.  Eddie Jones
A popular player and a stealing machine, Eddie Jones was a very good Shooting Guard who strung together solid seasons in the late 90’s for the Los Angeles Lakers and Charlotte Hornets. Jones was just adept at steals, but was also a dangerous threat from behind the arc. He would three times be named to the Second Team Defensive squad along with three All-Star Games. We are sure many who were fans of Eddie Jones are chanting “Eddie” in their mind right now.



Should Eddie Jones be in the Hall of Fame?

Definitely put him in! - 59.4%
Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 19.5%
Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 15.8%
No opinion. - 0%
No way! - 5.3%

The Bullet Points

  • Country of Origin: Pompano Beach, U.S.A.
  • Eligible Since: Wednesday, 01 January 2014
  • Position: Shooting Guard
  • Games Played: 954
  • Per Game Averages: 34.4 MIN
    14.8 PTS
    4.0 RB
    2.9 AST
    1.7 STL
    0.6 BLK
    .437 FG%
    .373 3FG%
    .809 FT%

    81 Playoff Games
    34.1 MIN
    12.8 PTS
    4.0 RB
    2.4 AST
    1.3 STL
    0.8 BLK
    .433 FG%
    .383 3FG%
    .779 FT%
     


  • Advanced Stats: 16.7 PER
    .554 TS%
    100.6 WS
    42.3 VORP
     

    81 Playoff Games
    15.1 PER
    .560 TS%
    7.3 WS
    3.6 VORP
     
  • Played For: Charlotte Hornets, Dallas Mavericks, Los Angeles Lakers, Miami Heat
  • College: Temple
  • Drafted: 1st Round, 10th Overall in 1994
  • Major Accolades and Awards: Third Team All-NBA (1) (1999-2000)
    NBA All-Star (3) (1997, 1998 & 2000)
    Second Team NBA All-Defensive (3) (1997-98, 1998-99 & 1999-2000)
    FIrst Team NBA All-Rookie (1994-95)
    Most Steals (1) (1999-2000)
    Most Steals per Game (1) (1999-2000)
    Highest Steal Percentage (1) (1999-2000)
    NBA Championships (None)
    Atlantic 10 Player of the Year (1) (1994)
    Robert V. Geasey Trophy (1) (1994)
  • Other Points of Note: Top Ten Defensive Player of the Year Finishes:
    7th in 2009 & 3rd in 2010
    Top Ten Finishes: Steals (4) (1996-97, 1997-98, 1998-99 & 1999-2000)
    Top Ten Finishes: Steals per Game (6) (1994-95, 1995-96, 1996-97, 1997-98, 1998-99 & 1999-2000)
    Top Ten Finishes: 3-Point Field Goal Percentage (1) (2002-03)
    Top Ten Finishes: 2-Point Field Goal Percentage (1) (1997-98)
    Top Ten Finishes: Effective Field Goal Percentage (1) (1997-98)
    Top Ten Finishes: True Field Goal Percentage (1) (1997-98)
    Top Ten Finishes: 3-Point Field Goals (4) (1997-98, 1999-2000, 2001-02 & 2003-04)
    Top Ten Finishes: 3-Point Field Goal Attempts (4) (1997-98, 1999-2000, 2001-02 & 2003-04)
    Top Ten Finishes: Minutes Played (1) (2001-02)
    Top Ten Finishes: Minutes per Game (1) (1999-2000)
    Top Ten Finishes: Defensive Win Shares (1) (2001-02)
    Top Ten Finishes: Defensive Box Plus/Minus (2) (2000-01 & 2005-06)
    Top Ten Finishes: VORP (1) (1999-2000)
    Top Ten Finishes: Steals Percentage (6) (1994-95, 1995-96, 1996-97, 1998-99, 1999-2000 & 2005-06)
  • Notable All-time Rankings: 33.   Steals: 1,620
    45.   3-Point Field Goals: 1,546
    45.   Steals per Game: 1.7
    46.   3-Point Field Goal Attempts: 4,147 
    53.   Steal Percentage: 2.6
    55.   VORP: 45.1
    63.   Box Plus/Minus: 3.5
    64.   Defensive Box Plus/Minus: 1.5
    86.   Defensive Win Shares: 43.5
    97.   Win Shares: 100.6

Should Eddie Jones be in the Hall of Fame?

Definitely put him in! - 59.4%
Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 19.5%
Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 15.8%
No opinion. - 0%
No way! - 5.3%

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