The NBA Slam Dunk contest has evolved into an integral part of basketball culture, showcasing athleticism and intelligence.

BROOKLYN – Derrick Jones Jr. just looks like a defender. He’s 6 feet 7, all arms and legs, as athletic as anyone you’ll find his size in the NBA.

Derrick Jones Jr. claimed the Slam Dunk Contest title, out-dueling Aaron Gordon in a thrilling double-tiebreaker dunk-off. Jones’ final slam received a score of 48 to barely beat out Gordon’s ...

Howard won it all in 2008 when he famously donned a Superman cape and dunked from the free throw line, but he came up short in 2020 to Derrick Jones Jr., who beat Aaron Gordon in an epic tiebreaker.

SACRAMENTO – Derrick Jones, Jr., understands the situation. The Suns rookie forward realizes that once the NBA released the four participants in the Feb.

Derrick and Otiesse Jones are Derrick Jones Jr.’s parents. Know all about Derrick Jones Jr.’s parents, including their names. Also, check out the pictures of Derrick Jones Jr.’s family.

DALLAS — When LA Clippers forward Derrick Jones Jr. was ruled out with a hamstring injury following the first quarter of a Dec. 8 home loss against the Houston Rockets, he was tagged with a two ...

Jones Jr. won the 2020 NBA Slam Dunk Contest and was named Mr. Pennsylvania Basketball in 2015. Tags 2024-25 Season Derrick Jones Jr. LA Clippers Lawrence Frank Press Release ...

Free agent small forward Derrick Jones Jr. has agreed on a three-year, $30 million deal with the Clippers, a source confirmed, helping fill a need after the departure of Paul George.

Derrick Jones Jr.’s Decision ‘Casts Doubt’ on Staying. The Athletic’s Tim Cato reported that Jones’ most recent decision could affect their chances. Cato gave the full details on June 30.

If Derrick Jones Jr. is getting more than the MLE and Dallas can’t legally match, ok, I get it. If they actively chose Naji Marshall (or, indirectly, Klay Thompson in a sign-and-trade) ...