Former Hurricane, Heat champion James Jones joins Suns' front office

Jones retires from NBA

James Johnson played six seasons with the Heat

MIAMI – James Jones is moving on from playing hoops to the Phoenix Suns' front office.

Jones was named the Vice President of Basketball Operations.

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During his 14-year NBA career, the Hurricanes great played for 5 different teams.

Jones played 6 seasons with the Heat from 2008-2014.

During that time, Jones won 2 NBA championships.

He finished his career in Cleveland, playing alongside LeBron James.

 


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