Last Updated on April 15, 2026 by Mat Diekhake

Dominique O’Neal Jones is an American professional basketball player known for his versatility as a guard.

Player Profile

  • Full Name: Dominique O’Neal Jones
  • Nationality: American
  • Date of Birth: October 15, 1988
  • Hometown: Lake Wales, Florida, USA
  • Height: 6 feet 5 inches (196 cm)
  • Weight: 215 pounds (98 kg)
  • Wingspan: 6 feet 6 inches
  • Shoe Size: Size 14 (US)
  • Jersey Number: 55
  • Position: Point Guard / Shooting Guard
  • High School: Lake Wales High School, Lake Wales, Florida
  • College: University of South Florida (2007–2010)
  • NBA Draft: Selected by the Memphis Grizzlies in the 1st round (25th overall) of the 2010 NBA Draft; rights traded to the Dallas Mavericks
  • Teams Played For:
    • Dallas Mavericks (2010–2013): Jones was part of the Mavericks’ roster that won the NBA Championship in 2011.
    • Texas Legends (2010, 2012): Assigned to the Mavericks’ NBA Development League affiliate.
    • Springfield Armor (2013): Continued his career in the NBA Development League.
    • Liaoning Flying Leopards (2013–2014): Played in the Chinese Basketball Association (CBA).
    • Jilin Northeast Tigers (2014–2015, 2018–2023, 2024–present): Had multiple stints with the team, earning the CBA International MVP award in 2023.
    • Atenienses de Manatí (2015): Played in Puerto Rico’s Baloncesto Superior Nacional (BSN).
    • Shanxi Zhongyu (2015): Returned to the CBA for a brief period.
    • Qingdao DoubleStar (2016–2017): Continued his career in the CBA.
    • Azad University Tehran (2017): Played in the Iranian Basketball Super League.
    • Nanjing Monkey King (2017): Another stint in the CBA.
    • Petrochimi Bandar Imam (2018): Competed in the Iranian league, winning the West Asian Basketball Cup.
    • Guangxi Rhinos (2019): Played in China’s National Basketball League (NBL), securing the NBL Championship and Finals MVP in 2024.
    • Xinjiang Flying Tigers (2023–2024): Continued his career in the CBA.
    • Hong Kong Bulls (2024): Brief stint before returning to the Jilin Northeast Tigers.
  • Championship Rings: 1 (with the Dallas Mavericks in 2011)
  • Children: Not publicly available
  • Siblings: Not publicly available

Player Archetype / Play Style

Dominique Jones’ player archetype is that of a power scoring combo guard, the kind of archetype built to pressure defenses with strength, shot creation, and downhill scoring while still functioning as a secondary playmaker. At 6-foot-5, 216 pounds, with a 6-foot-9.25 wingspan, he had the frame and length to play a physical brand of backcourt basketball, using his body to create space, absorb contact, and finish through traffic. Defensively, his role fit best as a sturdy, competitive guard who could hold up against opposing wings and guards with effort and strength, even if his value came more from toughness and activity than pure lockdown disruption. Offensively, he operated as an instant-offense threat who could score in bursts, attack off the dribble, get to the foul line, hit jumpers, and create for others when the ball was in his hands. The overall play style was that of a polished, high-usage lead guard scorer who blended power, craft, and confidence, which matched both his 21.4-point junior season at South Florida and the long-held scouting view of him as a physically imposing combo guard with real offensive versatility.

Sources:

USF Athletics — Dominique Jones – Men’s Basketball – USF Athletics
NBADraft.net — Dominique Jones
Tankathon — Dominique Jones 2010 Draft Profile