Charles Jones (basketball)
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For the NBA player born in 1975, see Charles Rahmel Jones.
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| Position | Forward-Center |
|---|---|
| Height | 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m) |
| Weight | 215 lb (98 kg) |
| Born | April 3, 1957 McGehee, Arkansas |
| Nationality | American |
| College | Albany State University |
| Draft | #165 overall, 1979 Phoenix Suns |
| Pro career | 1983–1998 |
| Former teams | Phoenix Suns Washington Bullets Detroit Pistons Houston Rockets |
Charles "Gadget" Jones (born April 3, 1957 in McGehee, Arkansas) is a retired American professional basketball player.
A 6'9" forward/center from Albany State University, he played 15 seasons (1983-1998) in the NBA with five teams: the Philadelphia 76ers, the Chicago Bulls, the Washington Bullets, the Detroit Pistons, and the Houston Rockets. Jones won an NBA Championship with the Rockets in 1995.
Jones's brothers Caldwell Jones, Wil Jones, and Major Jones all played at Albany State and in the NBA.
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