Kai Jones is a Bahamian professional basketball player for the Charlotte Hornets of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He played college basketball for the Texas Longhorns.
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Jones was born on January 19, 2001, in Nassau, Bahamas. He attended Orlando Christian Prep in Orlando, Florida, and Brewster Academy in Wolfeboro, New Hampshire.
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As a senior at Brewster Academy, Jones averaged 18.2 points, 10.5 rebounds, and 3.0 blocks per game. He was named to the All-New England Prep School Athletic Conference (NEPSAC) first team.
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Jones committed to play college basketball at Texas. He played two seasons for the Longhorns, averaging 8.6 points, 4.6 rebounds, and 1.3 blocks per game. He was named to the Big 12 Conference All-Freshman Team in 2020.
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Jones was selected with the 19th overall pick in the 2021 NBA draft by the New York Knicks. He was immediately traded to the Charlotte Hornets.
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In his rookie season, Jones appeared in 42 games, averaging 3.1 points, 2.0 rebounds, and 0.6 blocks per game. He was assigned to the Greensboro Swarm of the NBA G League on two occasions.
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On September 30, 2023, the Hornets announced that Jones would not participate in training camp due to "personal reasons." He has not yet returned to the team.
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Jones is a 6-foot-11, 220-pound center. He is known for his athleticism and his ability to block shots. He has the potential to be a valuable player in the NBA, but he needs to develop his skills and consistency.
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It is still too early to say what Jones's future holds in the NBA.
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However, he has the potential to be a valuable player if he can develop his skills and consistency.