Popeye Jones

About

Former professional player and coach for the National Basketball Association. His professional career began in 1992 when the Houston Rockets selected him during the NFL Draft. He went on to play for the Dallas Mavericks, the Toronto Raptors, and the Boston Celtics. He turned to coaching in 2010 with the Brooklyn Nets and eventually also worked with the Philadelphia 76ers. 

Before Fame

He attended Murray State University. 

Trivia

In 1990 and 1991, he was named Player of the Year by the Ohio Valley Conference. He stands at 6 feet 8 inches tall. 

Family Life

He was born in Nashville, Tennessee.  

Associated With

He worked with Roy Hibbert during his time as an assistant coach for the Indiana Pacers.