Last Updated on April 16, 2026 by Mat Diekhake
Here’s a detailed profile of Bobby Jones:
Player Profile
- Full Name: Robert Clyde Jones
- Nationality: American
- Date of Birth: December 18, 1951
- Hometown: Charlotte, North Carolina
- Height: 6 feet 9 inches (206 cm)
- Weight: 210 pounds (95 kg)
- Wingspan: 6 feet 10 inches (208cm)
- Shoe Size: Size 16 (US)
- Position: Power Forward
- Jersey Number: 24
- High School: South Mecklenburg High School, Charlotte, North Carolina
- College: University of North Carolina (North Carolina Tar Heels)
- NBA Draft: Selected by the Houston Rockets in the 1st round (5th overall) of the 1974 NBA Draft
- Professional Teams:
- Denver Nuggets (ABA: 1974–1976; NBA: 1976–1978)
- Philadelphia 76ers (1978–1986)
- Career Highlights:
- NBA Champion (1983)
- NBA Sixth Man of the Year (1983)
- Four-time NBA All-Star
- Eight-time NBA All-Defensive First Team selection
- Inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame (2019)
- Championship Rings: One (1983)
- Children: Information not publicly available
- Siblings: Information not publicly available
Player Archetype / Play Style
Bobby Jones’s player archetype was that of an elite defensive forward, a rangy, selfless frontcourt weapon whose value came from shutting down assignments, finishing efficiently, and doing high-impact work without needing the offense built around him. At 6-foot-9 and roughly 210 pounds, he had long arms, quick feet, and the kind of lean athleticism that let him cover space, switch across matchups, and contest shots all over the floor. Defensively, he operated as a disruptive stopper who could guard wings and bigger forwards alike, protect the rim from the weak side, and pile up steals and blocks through timing, anticipation, and constant activity. Offensively, he fit best as an opportunistic scorer rather than a volume creator, cutting hard, running the floor, finishing with touch, and converting from smart spots with remarkable efficiency. His overall play style was controlled, unselfish, and intensely competitive, built on defensive excellence, efficient finishing, and the kind of winning plays that strengthened every lineup he was in. (The Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame)
Sources:
Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame — Bobby Jones – The Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame
Basketball-Reference — Bobby Jones Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft …
NBA — Bobby Jones: A Hall of Fame Story