Terrence Jones

American basketball player, NBA champion

Terrence Jones - American basketball player, NBA champion
Born

January 9th, 1992
33 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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Played college basketball at the University of Kentucky, contributing to a national championship in 2012. Drafted 18th overall by the Houston Rockets in the 2012 NBA Draft. Played for the Rockets and later for the New Orleans Pelicans. Notable for versatility as a forward and contribution to team dynamics. Achieved a significant role in playoff games.

Won NCAA Championship with Kentucky in 2012

Drafted 18th overall in the 2012 NBA Draft

Played for Houston Rockets and New Orleans Pelicans

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