Last Updated on April 18, 2026 by Mat Diekhake

Here is the information about Eddie Jones:

Player Profile

  • Full Name: Eddie Charles Jones
  • Nationality: American
  • Age: Born October 20, 1971
  • Hometown: Pompano Beach, Florida
  • Height: 6 feet 6 inches (1.98 m)
  • Weight: 200 lbs (91 kg)
  • Wingspan: 6 feet 9 inches (2.06 m)
  • Shoe Size: Size 14 (US)
  • Number: Wore #6, #25, and #8 during his career
  • Position: Shooting Guard / Small Forward
  • High School: Ely High School, Pompano Beach, Florida
  • College: Temple University
  • NBA Draft: 1994 NBA Draft, 1st Round, 10th pick overall by the Los Angeles Lakers
  • Teams Played For: Los Angeles Lakers, Charlotte Hornets, Miami Heat, Memphis Grizzlies, Dallas Mavericks
  • Championship Rings: 0
  • Kids: Yes, Eddie Jones has children, but details are not widely publicized.
  • Siblings: Not publicly documented

Player Archetype / Play Style

Eddie Jones’ player archetype was that of a smooth two-way shooting guard, the kind of wing who could score efficiently without hijacking possessions and still make a real impact on the other end. Defensively, he was an instinctive perimeter stopper who used his 6-foot-6 frame, quick hands, and timing to pressure ballhandlers, jump passing lanes, and guard top backcourt assignments, which fits with his All-Defensive recognition and steals production. Offensively, his role blended secondary shot creation with off-ball scoring, as he could slash, hit spot-up jumpers, finish in transition, and give teams steady scoring without needing to dominate the ball. Physically, Jones had good size for a guard with a lean, athletic build, and his play style was polished rather than flashy—controlled, efficient, and balanced, with enough scoring skill to make All-Star teams and enough defensive value to be remembered as one of the better underrated two-way guards of his era. (Basketball Reference)

Sources:

Basketball-Reference — Eddie Jones Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft Status and more
Basketball-Reference — 1997-98 Los Angeles Lakers Roster and Stats
Basketball Network — Eddie Jones opens up about his Lakers tenure
Bleacher Report — New Orleans Hornets’ All-Time Dream Team