Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Derrick Jones Jr.

From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Derrick Jones Jr. made an impact.

Derrick Jones Jr. is a professional basketball player currently playing for the Los Angeles Clippers in the NBA. He is known for his exceptional dunking skills, earning him the nickname "Airplane Mode." Jones played college basketball for the UNLV Runnin' Rebels before entering the NBA.

Sections (2)

Full Timeline Career & Achievements

April 7, 2016: Declared for NBA Draft

On April 7, 2016, Derrick Jones Jr. declared for the 2016 NBA draft, maintaining the option to return to UNLV or transfer to another college program by initially not hiring an agent.

September 25, 2016: Signed with Phoenix Suns

On September 25, 2016, Derrick Jones Jr. signed with the Phoenix Suns for their training camp.

November 19, 2016: NBA Debut

On November 19, 2016, Derrick Jones Jr. made his NBA debut with the Phoenix Suns against the Philadelphia 76ers.

December 15, 2016: First NBA Field Goal

On December 15, 2016, Derrick Jones Jr. scored his first field goal in the NBA, finishing with three points in three minutes against the San Antonio Spurs.

February 28, 2017: Scores Eight Points

On February 28, 2017, Derrick Jones Jr. scored eight points in a 130–112 loss to the Memphis Grizzlies.

March 11, 2017: First NBA Start

On March 11, 2017, Derrick Jones Jr. made his first NBA start in a 100–98 win over the Dallas Mavericks, logging two points, a season-high seven rebounds, and one assist.

March 28, 2017: Double-Digit Scoring Game

On March 28, 2017, Derrick Jones Jr. had his first double-digit scoring game of his career, scoring 13 points in a 95–91 loss to the Atlanta Hawks.

April 9, 2017: Career High

On April 9, 2017, Derrick Jones Jr. scored a career-high 15 points in a 124–111 win over the Dallas Mavericks.

July 2017: Joins Suns for Summer League

In July 2017, Derrick Jones Jr. joined the Phoenix Suns for the 2017 NBA Summer League.

November 2017: Multiple Assignments to Northern Arizona Suns

In November 2017, Derrick Jones Jr. had multiple assignments to the Northern Arizona Suns of the NBA G League.

December 7, 2017: Waived by Phoenix Suns

On December 7, 2017, Derrick Jones Jr. was waived by the Phoenix Suns, after appearing in 38 games with the team over two seasons.

December 12, 2017: Acquired by Northern Arizona Suns

On December 12, 2017, Derrick Jones Jr. was acquired by the Northern Arizona Suns.

December 31, 2017: Signed with Miami Heat

On December 31, 2017, Derrick Jones Jr. signed a two-way contract with the Miami Heat.

January 9, 2018: First Start for Heat

On January 9, 2018, Derrick Jones Jr. made his first start for the Miami Heat, recording eight points, five rebounds, one assist and two blocks in 28 minutes against the Toronto Raptors.