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| nationality = American |
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| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1995|4|9}} |
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| birth_place = [[Nashville, Tennessee]] |
| birth_place = [[Nashville, Tennessee]], U.S. |
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| high_school = [[Melrose High School (Memphis, Tennessee)|Melrose]] ([[Memphis, Tennessee]]) |
| high_school = [[Melrose High School (Memphis, Tennessee)|Melrose]] ([[Memphis, Tennessee]]) |
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| college = *[[Hill College]] (2014–2016) |
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| years6 = {{nbay|2021|start}} |
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| team6 = Los Angeles Lakers |
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| years7 = [[2021–22 NBA G League season|2021–2022]] |
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| years7 = 2021—present |
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| team7 = Wisconsin Herd |
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| years8 = 2022 |
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| team8 = South Bay Lakers |
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| years9 = [[2022–23 NBA G League season|2022–2023]] |
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| team9 = [[Osceola Magic|Lakeland / Osceola Magic]] |
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| highlights = * [[All-NBA G League Team|All-NBA G League Third Team]] ([[2019–20 NBA G League season|2020]]) |
| highlights = * [[All-NBA G League Team|All-NBA G League Third Team]] ([[2019–20 NBA G League season|2020]]) |
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* [[Western Athletic Conference Men's Basketball Player of the Year|WAC Player of the Year]] (2018) |
* [[Western Athletic Conference Men's Basketball Player of the Year|WAC Player of the Year]] (2018) |
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* First-team All-[[Western Athletic Conference|WAC]] (2018) |
* First-team All-[[Western Athletic Conference|WAC]] (2018) |
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'''Jemerrio Jones''' (born April 9, 1995) is an American professional [[basketball]] player for the [[ |
'''Jemerrio Jones''' (born April 9, 1995) is an American professional [[basketball]] player who last played for the [[Osceola Magic]] of the [[NBA G League]]. He played [[college basketball]] for the [[New Mexico State Aggies men's basketball|New Mexico State Aggies]]. |
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==College career== |
==College career== |
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==Professional career== |
==Professional career== |
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===South Bay Lakers (2018–2019)=== |
===South Bay Lakers (2018–2019)=== |
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After going undrafted in the [[2018 NBA draft]], Jones was selected with the 18th pick of the [[2018 NBA G League draft]] by the [[Santa Cruz Warriors]]. Shortly thereafter, he was traded alongside a 2019 first-round pick to the [[South Bay Lakers]] for the rights to Serbian player [[Alen Smailagić]].<ref>{{cite news|title=G League Draft: Santa Cruz Warriors select Jordan Howard, make 2 draft-day trades|url=https://www.santacruzsentinel.com/2018/10/20/g-league-draft-santa-cruz-warriors-select-jordan-howard-make-2-draft-day-trades/|work=[[Santa Cruz Sentinel]]|date=October 20, 2018|access-date=October 22, 2018}}</ref> He was added to the training camp roster.<ref>{{cite web|title=South Bay finalizes training camp roster and schedule|url=https://southbay.gleague.nba.com/news/south-bay-finalizes-training-camp-roster-and-schedule/|website=NBA.com|date=October 20, 2018|access-date=October 23, 2018}}</ref> |
After going undrafted in the [[2018 NBA draft]], Jones was selected with the 18th pick of the [[2018 NBA G League draft]] by the [[Santa Cruz Warriors]]. Shortly thereafter, he was traded alongside a 2019 first-round pick to the [[South Bay Lakers]] for the rights to Serbian player [[Alen Smailagić]].<ref>{{cite news|title=G League Draft: Santa Cruz Warriors select Jordan Howard, make 2 draft-day trades|url=https://www.santacruzsentinel.com/2018/10/20/g-league-draft-santa-cruz-warriors-select-jordan-howard-make-2-draft-day-trades/|work=[[Santa Cruz Sentinel]]|date=October 20, 2018|access-date=October 22, 2018}}</ref> He was added to the training camp roster.<ref>{{cite web|title=South Bay finalizes training camp roster and schedule|url=https://southbay.gleague.nba.com/news/south-bay-finalizes-training-camp-roster-and-schedule/|website=NBA.com|date=October 20, 2018|access-date=October 23, 2018|archive-date=October 23, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181023200436/https://southbay.gleague.nba.com/news/south-bay-finalizes-training-camp-roster-and-schedule/|url-status=dead}}</ref> |
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===Los Angeles Lakers (2019)=== |
===Los Angeles Lakers (2019)=== |
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On March 31, 2019, Jones signed with the [[Los Angeles Lakers]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Lakers Sign Jemerrio Jones|url=https://www.nba.com/lakers/releases/190331sign-jemerrio-jones|website=NBA.com|date=March 31, 2019|access-date=March 31, 2019}}</ref> In his NBA debut, Jones had two points, one rebound and one steal against the [[New Orleans Pelicans]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Lakers' Jemerrio Jones: Makes NBA debut|url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/basketball/news/lakers-jemerrio-jones-makes-nba-debut/|work=[[CBS Sports]]|date=April 1, 2019|access-date=May 12, 2020}}</ref> On April 7, Jones started for the Lakers, grabbing a career-high 16 rebounds in a 113–109 win over the [[Utah Jazz]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Utah Jazz vs Los Angeles Lakers |
On March 31, 2019, Jones signed with the [[Los Angeles Lakers]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Lakers Sign Jemerrio Jones|url=https://www.nba.com/lakers/releases/190331sign-jemerrio-jones|website=NBA.com|date=March 31, 2019|access-date=March 31, 2019}}</ref> In his NBA debut, Jones had two points, one rebound and one steal against the [[New Orleans Pelicans]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Lakers' Jemerrio Jones: Makes NBA debut|url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/basketball/news/lakers-jemerrio-jones-makes-nba-debut/|work=[[CBS Sports]]|date=April 1, 2019|access-date=May 12, 2020}}</ref> On April 7, Jones started for the Lakers, grabbing a career-high 16 rebounds in a 113–109 win over the [[Utah Jazz]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Utah Jazz vs Los Angeles Lakers – Box Score|url=https://www.nba.com/game/uta-vs-lal-0021801208/box-score#box-score|website=NBA.com|date=April 7, 2019|access-date=December 21, 2021}}</ref> |
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===Wisconsin Herd (2019–2020)=== |
===Wisconsin Herd (2019–2020)=== |
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On July 5, 2019, Jones was traded to the [[Washington Wizards]] in a three-team trade.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.nba.com/wizards/wizards-acquire-wagner-bonga-jones-lakers-trade|title=Wizards acquire Wagner, Jones and Bonga from Lakers|work=NBA.com|date=July 5, 2019|access-date=July 5, 2019}}</ref> On October 16, 2019, Jones was waived by the Wizards after the team's four preseason games.<ref>{{cite web|first=Candace|last=Buckner|title=Wizards make roster moves, waive veteran Justin Anderson|url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2019/10/16/wizards-make-roster-moves-waive-veteran-justin-anderson/|newspaper=[[The Washington Post]]|date=October 17, 2019|access-date=October 17, 2019}}</ref> |
On July 5, 2019, Jones was traded to the [[Washington Wizards]] in a three-team trade.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.nba.com/wizards/wizards-acquire-wagner-bonga-jones-lakers-trade|title=Wizards acquire Wagner, Jones and Bonga from Lakers|work=NBA.com|date=July 5, 2019|access-date=July 5, 2019}}</ref> On October 16, 2019, Jones was waived by the Wizards after the team's four preseason games.<ref>{{cite web|first=Candace|last=Buckner|title=Wizards make roster moves, waive veteran Justin Anderson|url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2019/10/16/wizards-make-roster-moves-waive-veteran-justin-anderson/|newspaper=[[The Washington Post]]|date=October 17, 2019|access-date=October 17, 2019}}</ref> |
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Jones joined the [[Wisconsin Herd]] of the [[NBA G League]] after being acquired in a trade.<ref>{{cite news|first=Jerell|last=Rushkin|title=New-look Wisconsin Herd opens NBA G League season at home|url=https://www.thenorthwestern.com/story/sports/2019/11/07/nba-g-league-new-look-wisconsin-herd-opens-season-menominee-nation-arena-oshkosh/2506861001/|work=[[Oshkosh Northwestern]]|date=November 7, 2019|access-date=November 26, 2019}}</ref> He was suspended a game against the [[Erie BayHawks (2019–)|Erie BayHawks]] on March 9, 2020 for compiling his 13th technical foul. In the |
Jones joined the [[Wisconsin Herd]] of the [[NBA G League]] after being acquired in a trade.<ref>{{cite news|first=Jerell|last=Rushkin|title=New-look Wisconsin Herd opens NBA G League season at home|url=https://www.thenorthwestern.com/story/sports/2019/11/07/nba-g-league-new-look-wisconsin-herd-opens-season-menominee-nation-arena-oshkosh/2506861001/|work=[[Oshkosh Northwestern]]|date=November 7, 2019|access-date=November 26, 2019}}</ref> He was suspended a game against the [[Erie BayHawks (2019–)|Erie BayHawks]] on March 9, 2020 for compiling his 13th technical foul. In the 2019–20 season, Jones averaged 10.8 points, 12.0 rebounds, 4.6 assists and 1.3 steals per game.<ref>{{cite news|title=Jemerrio Jones: Suspended against Erie|url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/basketball/news/jemerrio-jones-suspended-against-erie/|work=[[CBS Sports]]|date=March 9, 2020|access-date=May 12, 2020}}</ref> |
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===Delaware Blue Coats (2021)=== |
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In October 2021, Jones rejoined the [[Wisconsin Herd]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Wisconsin Herd Announces 2021 Training Camp Roster|url=https://www.oursportscentral.com/services/releases/wisconsin-herd-announces-2021-training-camp-roster/n-5758540|website=OurSportsCentral.com|date=October 26, 2021|access-date=October 30, 2021}}</ref> In 11 games, he averaged 6.5 points, 8.3 rebounds, 3.9 assists and 1.5 steals in 25.7 minutes per game.<ref name="LAL202110d">{{cite web|title=Lakers Sign Jemerrio Jones to 10-Day Contract|url=https://www.nba.com/lakers/releases/lakers-sign-jemerrio-jones-10-day-contract-2021|website=NBA.com|date=December 21, 2021|access-date=December 21, 2021}}</ref> |
In October 2021, Jones rejoined the [[Wisconsin Herd]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Wisconsin Herd Announces 2021 Training Camp Roster|url=https://www.oursportscentral.com/services/releases/wisconsin-herd-announces-2021-training-camp-roster/n-5758540|website=OurSportsCentral.com|date=October 26, 2021|access-date=October 30, 2021}}</ref> In 11 games, he averaged 6.5 points, 8.3 rebounds, 3.9 assists and 1.5 steals in 25.7 minutes per game.<ref name="LAL202110d">{{cite web|title=Lakers Sign Jemerrio Jones to 10-Day Contract|url=https://www.nba.com/lakers/releases/lakers-sign-jemerrio-jones-10-day-contract-2021|website=NBA.com|date=December 21, 2021|access-date=December 21, 2021}}</ref> |
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===Return to |
===Return to Los Angeles (2021)=== |
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On December 21, 2021, Jones returned to the [[Los Angeles Lakers]] after signing a 10-day contract. |
On December 21, 2021, Jones returned to the [[Los Angeles Lakers]] after signing a 10-day contract.<ref name="LAL202110d" /> |
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===Third stint with Wisconsin (2021–2022)=== |
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Jones played 2 games in his second stint with them averaging 2 points and 1.5 rebounds per game. |
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He ruined his NBA career by a viral video on the popular video platform [[YouTube]] of him missing a wide open fast break layup |
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On February 2, 2022, Jones was traded to the [[South Bay Lakers]] in exchange for the returning player rights to [[Wayne Selden Jr.|Wayne Selden]], a 2022 first-round draft pick, and a 2022 third-round draft pick.<ref>{{Cite web|title=South Bay Lakers Acquire Jemerrio Jones in Trade with Wisconsin|url=https://southbay.gleague.nba.com/news/south-bay-lakers-acquire-jemerrio-jones-in-trade-with-wisconsin/|access-date=February 6, 2022|website=NBA G League}}</ref> |
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===Lakeland Magic (2022–2023)=== |
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at the end of a blowout loss vs the [[San Antonio Spurs]]. He was not offered a second 10-day contract.<ref name="LAL202110d" /> |
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On November 3, 2022, Jones was named to the opening night roster for the [[Lakeland Magic]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.oursportscentral.com/services/releases/lakeland-magic-announce-2022-23-opening-night-roster/n-5895510|title=Lakeland Magic Announce 2022–23 Opening Night Roster|website=oursportscentral.com|date=November 3, 2022|access-date=November 3, 2022}}</ref> |
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===Wisconsin Herd (2021—present)=== |
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==Career statistics== |
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Revision as of 22:25, 10 July 2024
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Position | Small forward |
Personal information | |
Born | Nashville, Tennessee, U.S. | April 9, 1995
Listed height | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) |
Listed weight | 175 lb (79 kg) |
Career information | |
High school | Melrose (Memphis, Tennessee) |
College |
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NBA draft | 2018: undrafted |
Playing career | 2018–present |
Career history | |
2018–2019 | South Bay Lakers |
2019 | Los Angeles Lakers |
2019–2020 | Wisconsin Herd |
2021 | Delaware Blue Coats |
2021 | Wisconsin Herd |
2021 | Los Angeles Lakers |
2021–2022 | Wisconsin Herd |
2022 | South Bay Lakers |
2022–2023 | Lakeland / Osceola Magic |
Career highlights and awards | |
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Stats at NBA.com | |
Stats at Basketball-Reference.com | |
Jemerrio Jones (born April 9, 1995) is an American professional basketball player who last played for the Osceola Magic of the NBA G League. He played college basketball for the New Mexico State Aggies.
College career
Jones began focusing on rebounding at a young age growing up in Memphis, Tennessee. He tore his ACL as a junior in high school and this limited his college options. Jones ended up at Hill College and averaged 11.7 points per game over two seasons. He broke the NJCAA tournament rebounding record with 72 rebounds in five games. He committed to play at New Mexico State.[1]
He was named the 2017–18 WAC Player of the Year.
As a senior, Jones became the first player since 1997 to record 20+ rebounds in three straight games.[2] He averaged 11.0 points, 13.2 rebounds and 3.1 assists per game in his senior year. He was named WAC Tournament Most Valuable Player since he averaged 12.3 points and 18.3 rebounds per game over three tournament games. Jones set a WAC single-season record with 450 rebounds and was named WAC Player of the Year. He was also named to the National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) All-District 6 first team and to the US Basketball Writers Association (USBWA) All-District VIII Team.[3]
Professional career
South Bay Lakers (2018–2019)
After going undrafted in the 2018 NBA draft, Jones was selected with the 18th pick of the 2018 NBA G League draft by the Santa Cruz Warriors. Shortly thereafter, he was traded alongside a 2019 first-round pick to the South Bay Lakers for the rights to Serbian player Alen Smailagić.[4] He was added to the training camp roster.[5]
Los Angeles Lakers (2019)
On March 31, 2019, Jones signed with the Los Angeles Lakers.[6] In his NBA debut, Jones had two points, one rebound and one steal against the New Orleans Pelicans.[7] On April 7, Jones started for the Lakers, grabbing a career-high 16 rebounds in a 113–109 win over the Utah Jazz.[8]
Wisconsin Herd (2019–2020)
On July 5, 2019, Jones was traded to the Washington Wizards in a three-team trade.[9] On October 16, 2019, Jones was waived by the Wizards after the team's four preseason games.[10]
Jones joined the Wisconsin Herd of the NBA G League after being acquired in a trade.[11] He was suspended a game against the Erie BayHawks on March 9, 2020 for compiling his 13th technical foul. In the 2019–20 season, Jones averaged 10.8 points, 12.0 rebounds, 4.6 assists and 1.3 steals per game.[12]
Delaware Blue Coats (2021)
Jones joined the Delaware Blue Coats for their 2021 restart, making his debut in their season opener on February 11, 2021.[13]
Return to Wisconsin (2021)
In October 2021, Jones rejoined the Wisconsin Herd.[14] In 11 games, he averaged 6.5 points, 8.3 rebounds, 3.9 assists and 1.5 steals in 25.7 minutes per game.[15]
Return to Los Angeles (2021)
On December 21, 2021, Jones returned to the Los Angeles Lakers after signing a 10-day contract.[15]
Third stint with Wisconsin (2021–2022)
On December 31, 2021, Jones was reacquired by the Wisconsin Herd.[16]
Return to South Bay (2022)
On February 2, 2022, Jones was traded to the South Bay Lakers in exchange for the returning player rights to Wayne Selden, a 2022 first-round draft pick, and a 2022 third-round draft pick.[17]
Lakeland Magic (2022–2023)
On November 3, 2022, Jones was named to the opening night roster for the Lakeland Magic.[18]
Career statistics
GP | Games played | GS | Games started | MPG | Minutes per game |
FG% | Field goal percentage | 3P% | 3-point field goal percentage | FT% | Free throw percentage |
RPG | Rebounds per game | APG | Assists per game | SPG | Steals per game |
BPG | Blocks per game | PPG | Points per game | Bold | Career high |
NBA
Regular season
Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
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2018–19 | L.A. Lakers | 6 | 2 | 23.8 | .364 | .200 | .500 | 8.2 | 2.2 | 1.2 | .8 | 4.5 |
2021–22 | L.A. Lakers | 2 | 0 | 7.5 | .667 | - | - | 1.5 | .0 | .5 | .0 | 2.0 |
Career | 8 | 2 | 19.8 | .389 | .200 | .500 | 6.5 | 1.6 | 1.0 | .6 | 3.9 |
References
- ^ Fuchs, Jeremy (March 2, 2018). "New Mexico State's 6'5" Senior Jemerrio Jones Is A Rebounding Machine". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved March 30, 2018.
- ^ Varlas, John (February 18, 2018). "Sunday Sports Brunch: Perseverance pays off for Jemerrio Jones". The Commercial-Appeal. Retrieved March 30, 2018.
- ^ "Aggie Jones named AP honorable mention All-American". Albuquerque Journal. March 27, 2018. Retrieved March 30, 2018.
- ^ "G League Draft: Santa Cruz Warriors select Jordan Howard, make 2 draft-day trades". Santa Cruz Sentinel. October 20, 2018. Retrieved October 22, 2018.
- ^ "South Bay finalizes training camp roster and schedule". NBA.com. October 20, 2018. Archived from the original on October 23, 2018. Retrieved October 23, 2018.
- ^ "Lakers Sign Jemerrio Jones". NBA.com. March 31, 2019. Retrieved March 31, 2019.
- ^ "Lakers' Jemerrio Jones: Makes NBA debut". CBS Sports. April 1, 2019. Retrieved May 12, 2020.
- ^ "Utah Jazz vs Los Angeles Lakers – Box Score". NBA.com. April 7, 2019. Retrieved December 21, 2021.
- ^ "Wizards acquire Wagner, Jones and Bonga from Lakers". NBA.com. July 5, 2019. Retrieved July 5, 2019.
- ^ Buckner, Candace (October 17, 2019). "Wizards make roster moves, waive veteran Justin Anderson". The Washington Post. Retrieved October 17, 2019.
- ^ Rushkin, Jerell (November 7, 2019). "New-look Wisconsin Herd opens NBA G League season at home". Oshkosh Northwestern. Retrieved November 26, 2019.
- ^ "Jemerrio Jones: Suspended against Erie". CBS Sports. March 9, 2020. Retrieved May 12, 2020.
- ^ "DELAWARE BLUE COATS SELECT JEMERRIO JONES AND BRAXTON KEY IN 2021 NBA G LEAGUE DRAFT". WITN22. January 12, 2021. Retrieved October 31, 2021.
- ^ "Wisconsin Herd Announces 2021 Training Camp Roster". OurSportsCentral.com. October 26, 2021. Retrieved October 30, 2021.
- ^ a b "Lakers Sign Jemerrio Jones to 10-Day Contract". NBA.com. December 21, 2021. Retrieved December 21, 2021.
- ^ "2021–22 NBA G League transactions". gleague.nba.com. December 31, 2021. Retrieved December 31, 2021.
- ^ "South Bay Lakers Acquire Jemerrio Jones in Trade with Wisconsin". NBA G League. Retrieved February 6, 2022.
- ^ "Lakeland Magic Announce 2022–23 Opening Night Roster". oursportscentral.com. November 3, 2022. Retrieved November 3, 2022.
External links
- 1995 births
- Living people
- American men's basketball players
- Basketball players from Memphis, Tennessee
- Delaware Blue Coats players
- Hill College alumni
- Junior college men's basketball players in the United States
- Lakeland Magic players
- Los Angeles Lakers players
- New Mexico State Aggies men's basketball players
- Shooting guards
- South Bay Lakers players
- Undrafted NBA players
- United States men's national basketball team players
- Wisconsin Herd players