Quick Info
| Profession | Professional basketball player |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 15/02/1997 |
| Age | 29 years |
| Birthplace | Chester, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Zodiac Sign | Aquarius |
Latest News about Derrick Jones Jr.
13/09/2026
Reports said Jones's future with the Los Angeles Clippers was secure despite earlier trade rumors. He started 66 games for the team last season and was expected to have a major role again in 2026-27.
13/09/2026
Clippers sources reported that Jones had not requested a trade and that he and the team were open to extension talks to keep him in Los Angeles. Jones reportedly wants to remain with the franchise.
16/11/2025
Derrick Jones Jr. suffered a Grade 2 MCL sprain in his right knee and stopped playing for the Los Angeles Clippers from mid-November 2025. He missed a little over a month before being cleared to return, which limited his appearances during the 2025-26 season.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Derrick Labrent Jones Jr. |
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| League | National Basketball Association (NBA) |
| Position | Small forward / power forward |
| Current Team | Los Angeles Clippers |
| Nickname | Airplane Mode |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) |
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| Weight | 210 lb (95 kg) |
| Shoots | Left |
Educational Qualification(s)
| High School | Archbishop John Carroll High School, Radnor, Pennsylvania |
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| College | University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV), 2015-2016 |
Family
| Father | Derrick Jones Sr. |
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| Mother | Otiesse Jones |
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Career
| NBA Draft | 2016, undrafted |
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| NBA Debut | 19/11/2016 |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Nicknamed "Airplane Mode" for his dunking ability. | |
| 2. Went undrafted in the 2016 NBA Draft. | |
| 3. Was the highest scorer in the history of his Archbishop John Carroll High School. | |
| 4. Was declared ineligible by the NCAA during his freshman season at UNLV. |
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