2014-15 Thunder Player Grades: Perry Jones III rides a rollercoaster

I feel like this photo is PJ3's NBA career in a nutshell. - Doug Pensinger/Getty ImagesFull Name: Perry James Jones III

Nickname: PJ3

Contract Status: Signed through the 2015-16 season at $2.0 Million.

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Player History

Early Years

Perry Jones III was born in Winnsboro, Louisiana. Jones grew up just south of Dallas. In Jones' childhood, he played gridiron football. However, Jones' tall stature, long arms, and high jumping ability made him the perfect basketball player. Soon, basketball was PJ3's primary sport. During Jones' 8th grade year, he was invited to a Baylor basketball game. The coaching staff and players were very receptive to Perry. Jones would make a verbal commit to…