Last Updated on September 12, 2024 by Mathew Diekhake

Here’s a detailed profile of Bobby Jones:

  • Full Name: Robert Clyde “Bobby” Jones
  • Nationality: American
  • Age: Born December 18, 1951
  • Hometown: Charlotte, North Carolina, USA
  • Height: 6’9″ (2.06 m)
  • Weight: 210 lbs (95 kg)
  • Wingspan: 6’10”
  • Shoe Size: Size 16 (US)
  • Jersey Number: #24 (Philadelphia 76ers) and #12 (Denver Nuggets)
  • Position: Power Forward / Small Forward
  • High School: South Mecklenburg High School (Charlotte, North Carolina)
  • College: University of North Carolina (1971–1974)
  • NBA Draft: Selected 5th overall in the 1974 NBA Draft by the Houston Rockets (rights traded to Denver)
  • Teams Played For:
    • Denver Nuggets (ABA/NBA, 1974–1978)
    • Philadelphia 76ers (1978–1986)
  • Championship Rings:
    • 1× NBA Champion (1983 with the Philadelphia 76ers)
  • Awards:
    • 8× NBA All-Defensive First Team
    • 4× NBA All-Star
    • 1× NBA Sixth Man of the Year (1983)
  • Children: Not widely publicized
  • Siblings: Not widely publicized

Bobby Jones is regarded as one of the best defensive players in NBA history, known for his hustle, work ethic, and integrity. He played a key role in the 76ers’ 1983 championship run and is a Hall of Famer.