Last Updated on December 23, 2024 by Mathew Diekhake
Here are the details for Jim Chones:
- Full Name: James Bernett Chones
- Nationality: American
- Age: Born November 30, 1949
- Hometown: Racine, Wisconsin, USA
- Height: 6 feet 11 inches (2.11 meters)
- Weight: 220 pounds (100 kg)
- Wingspan: 7 feet 0 inches
- Shoe Size: Size 19 (US)
- Number: Wore #22, #31, and #12 during his career
- Position: Center / Power Forward
- High School: St. Catherine’s High School (Racine, Wisconsin)
- College: Marquette University
- NBA Draft: 1973 NBA Draft, 2nd round, 13th pick by the Los Angeles Lakers
- Teams Played For:
- Cleveland Cavaliers (NBA, 1974–1979)
- Los Angeles Lakers (NBA, 1979–1982)
- Washington Bullets (NBA, 1982)
- New Jersey Nets (NBA, 1982–1984)
- Championship Rings: 1 (with the Los Angeles Lakers, 1980)
- Kids: Five children, including Kaayla Chones, a former WNBA player
- Siblings: Not publicly documented
Fun Facts
- Jim Chones had a successful professional career, playing both in the ABA and NBA.
- Known for his strong defense and rebounding, he played a key role in the Lakers’ 1980 NBA Championship run.
- After retiring, Chones transitioned to broadcasting, providing commentary for Cleveland Cavaliers games.