Last Updated on September 7, 2024 by Mathew Diekhake

Here’s a detailed profile of Dontae Jones:

  • Full Name: Dontae’ Antijuaine Jones
  • Nationality: American
  • Age: Born June 2, 1975
  • Hometown: Nashville, Tennessee, USA
  • Height: 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m)
  • Weight: 220 lbs (100 kg)
  • Wingspan: 7 ft 0 in (2.13 m) based on height and position
  • Shoe Size: Size 15 (US)
  • Jersey Number: #13
  • Position: Power forward / Small forward
  • High School: Stratford High School (Nashville, TN)
  • College: Mississippi State University
  • NBA Draft: 1996, 1st round (21st overall) by the New York Knicks (rights traded to the Boston Celtics)
  • Teams Played For:
    • Boston Celtics (1996–1997)
      (After his NBA stint, Jones played professionally overseas and in minor leagues.)
  • Championship Rings: None
  • Kids: Information about his children is not widely publicized.
  • Siblings: Information about his siblings is not widely available.

Fun Facts

Dontae Jones had a brief NBA career but made a name for himself at Mississippi State, where he led the team to the 1996 NCAA Final Four and was named the SEC Tournament MVP. After leaving the NBA, he played in various international leagues and minor leagues in the U.S. Despite his short time in the NBA, Jones remained active in basketball, often participating in basketball camps and clinics to give back to his community.