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Miami basketball alum James Jones part of NBA Top pick decision making

Jones quickly moved into a front office role after retiring from the NBA following the 2016-17 season. He played in the NBA finals in each of his final seven seasons in the league. The first four came with the Heat and the final three with the Cleveland Cavaliers. Jones won titles with the Heat in 2012 and 13 and with the Cavs in 2016.

He had his best season in the NBA with Phoenix his third year in the league. Jones averaged 9.3 and 3..4 rebounds in 2005-06.

Before he played in the NBA, Jones played four years with the Miami basketball program from 1999-2000 through 2002-03.