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Report: Former Aggie guard/forward Jalen Jones signs with the @celtics


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The Boston Celtics have signed Jalen Jones and Damion Lee to contracts for the 2016-17 season, sources tell CelticsBlog. Jones was signed to a one-year deal for this upcoming season. Lee was signed for two seasons through the 2017-18 season. Terms are not yet available, but it is likely both received a partial guarantee for 2016-17, as is the club's past practice. While it is unlikely that either Jones or Lee makes the team out of camp, the Celtics will have their D-League rights. A guaranteed amount can entice players to head to Maine versus pursuing larger deals overseas.

Jones is a 6'7'' small forward who was undrafted out of Texas A&M in 2016. He played with Toronto in the Las Vegas Summer League. He began his college career at SMU, becoming a full time starter as a sophomore. He then sat out the 2013-14 season as he transferred to Texas A&M. As an Aggie, Jones started 59 out of 64 games his junior and senior seasons.

Jones has shown to be a reliable scorer, especially in the post and going to the basket. He has made strides as a three point shooter, but still has plenty of room to grow there. His ball handling and passing is also a work in progress, as he has a tendency to look for his own shot first vs acting as a playmaker. This is fairly common for most collegiate wings, but will need to improve for him to make it in the NBA.

As a defender, Jones has proven to be rugged and somewhat versatile. He's not afraid to battle for position against bigger players. In the NBA he projects to be more of a small forward defensively, with the ability to play some small ball power forward. He'll need to improve his quickness and defensive stance to hold his own on the wing, as this was something he struggled with in college. In addition, he's a very good rebounder for a player of his size and position. He averaged over 6 rebounds per game in college.

http://www.celticsblog.com/2016/9/14/12914124/celtics-sign-jalen-jones-and-damion-lee-camp-roster-set
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Gig em JJ
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The Boston Celtics have signed Jalen Jones and Damion Lee to contracts for the 2016-17 season, sources tell CelticsBlog. Jones was signed to a one-year deal for this upcoming season. Lee was signed for two seasons through the 2017-18 season. Terms are not yet available, but it is likely both received a partial guarantee for 2016-17, as is the club's past practice. While it is unlikely that either Jones or Lee makes the team out of camp, the Celtics will have their D-League rights. A guaranteed amount can entice players to head to Maine versus pursuing larger deals overseas.

Jones is a 6'7'' small forward who was undrafted out of Texas A&M in 2016. He played with Toronto in the Las Vegas Summer League. He began his college career at SMU, becoming a full time starter as a sophomore. He then sat out the 2013-14 season as he transferred to Texas A&M. As an Aggie, Jones started 59 out of 64 games his junior and senior seasons.

Jones has shown to be a reliable scorer, especially in the post and going to the basket. He has made strides as a three point shooter, but still has plenty of room to grow there. His ball handling and passing is also a work in progress, as he has a tendency to look for his own shot first vs acting as a playmaker. This is fairly common for most collegiate wings, but will need to improve for him to make it in the NBA.

As a defender, Jones has proven to be rugged and somewhat versatile. He's not afraid to battle for position against bigger players. In the NBA he projects to be more of a small forward defensively, with the ability to play some small ball power forward. He'll need to improve his quickness and defensive stance to hold his own on the wing, as this was something he struggled with in college. In addition, he's a very good rebounder for a player of his size and position. He averaged over 6 rebounds per game in college.

http://www.celticsblog.com/2016/9/14/12914124/celtics-sign-jalen-jones-and-damion-lee-camp-roster-set


I think Jalen can do well as an NBA 3. As his burden in the post decreased his outside shot improved. Athletic enough to get to the bucker. Underrated defensively.
TheChameleon
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If it wants to make it as an NBA SF his 3 point shot has to improve dramatically
bobinator
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He's an interesting NBA prospect since some teams in the league have started using smaller faster lineups that can spread the floor. He's a tremendous rebounder for his size.

Five years ago I'd have probably said no way he's an NBA player, but if he finds the right role/team I think he might have a chance.
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