Monday, May 25, 2009
Career transactions
· June 26, 2003: Drafted 20th overall by Boston Celtics in 2003 NBA Draft.
· June 26, 2003: Traded by Boston along with draft rights of 16th pick Troy Bell to the Memphis Grizzlies for draft rights of 13th pick Marcus Banks and 27th pick Kendrick Perkins.
· September 26, 2007: Signed as a free agent by Boston.
· October 25, 2007: Waived by Boston.
· December 10, 2007: Signed as a free agent by Sacramento Kings.
· February 16, 2008: Waived by Sacramento.
· March 21, 2008: Signed as a free agent by D-League's Fort Wayne Mad Ants.
· July 30, 2008: Signed as a free agent by Denver Nuggets.
Dahntay Jones
Dahntay Lavall Jones (born December 27, 1980 in Trenton, New Jersey) is an American professional basketball player, currently playing for the Denver Nuggets of the NBA. Originally a student at Rutgers University, Jones transferred to Duke University to play alongside his boyhood friend Jay Williams who encouraged him to join him in Durham, North Carolina. He was selected by the Boston Celtics in the first round (20th overall) of the 2003 NBA Draft, and his rights were later traded, along with the rights to Troy Bell, to the Grizzlies for the rights to Kendrick Perkins and Marcus Banks. Jones played his first four professional seasons for the Grizzlies, averaging 3.7 points per game.
Jones grew up in Hamilton Square, New Jersey and starred in Steinert High School in Hamilton Township, Mercer County from 1995-1998. He averaged 24 points and 9 rebounds as a senior and was named as a McDonald's All-America honorable mention.
Even though Jones enjoyed a career season in 2007, no team signed him until on September 26, 2007, Jones signed a non-guaranteed contract with the Boston Celtics, but was later waived by the team on October 25, 2007.
Jones was signed by the Sacramento Kings on December 10, 2007. He was waived on February 16, 2008. Jones signed with the Denver Nuggets in July 2008 for the 2008-09 season. During his stay with the Thuggets, Jones honed his skills as a thug and learned the art of being a dirty player. He most excellently showcased this ability in the Western Conference Finals against the Lakers where he continuously harassed Kobe Bryant.
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