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Popeye Jones

What is popeye jones?

· James MacDonald

Key facts

Fullt namn Ronald Jerome Jones[1]
Smaknamn Popeye[1]
Fodelsedatum 17 juni 1970[1]
Fodelseort Dresden, Tennessee[2]
Position Power forward[2]
NBA-draft 1992, Round 2, Pick 41, Houston Rockets[2]

Popeye Jones is Ronald Jerome Jones, a former American professional basketball player and coach.

Context

Popeye Jones is known for his career as a power forward in the NBA. He was drafted in 1992 by the Houston Rockets and played college basketball at Murray State, where his jersey No. 54 is retired. After his playing career, he became an assistant coach for the Dallas Mavericks. His nickname, Popeye, is widely recognized in the basketball community [1].

Documented claims

  • He played college basketball at Murray State. [2]
  • He is a former player and coach in the NBA. [1]
  • He served as an assistant coach for the Dallas Mavericks. [1]
  • His jersey No. 54 is retired at Murray State. [3]

Questions and answers

What does Popeye Jones do now?

Popeye Jones is a former player and coach in the NBA. He served as an assistant coach for the Dallas Mavericks [1].

Is Popeye Jones married?

Information about Popeye Jones' marital status is not available in the sources.

Who is Popeye Jones son in the NHL?

Information about Popeye Jones' son in the NHL is not available in the sources.

What is Popeye Jones' net worth?

Information about Popeye Jones' net worth is not available in the sources.

Sources

  1. Popeye Jones Biography — espn.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  2. Popeye Jones Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft Status ... — basketball-reference.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  3. Ronald "Popeye" Jones (2007) - Hall of Fame — goracers.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)

Sources last checked August 3, 2026. · More in Culture