Charles Jones

Charles "Gadget" Jones (born April 3, 1957) is an American former professional basketball player. Although a raw offensive player, he was known for his shot-blocking ability.

Basketball career A 6'9" forward–center from Albany State University, Jones was selected 165th overall in the 1979 NBA draft by the Phoenix Suns, arriving in the league four years later. He played in 15 seasons with five teams: the Philadelphia 76ers, the Chicago Bulls, the Washington Bullets, the Detroit Pistons and the Houston Rockets.

Jones played in the Continental Basketball Association (CBA) for the Maine Lumberjacks during the 1979–80 and 1982–83 seasons, Bay State Bombardiers during the 1983–84 season and the Tampa Bay Thrillers during the 1984–85 season. He was selected to the All-CBA Second Team in 1984, All-Defensive First Team in 1983 and 1984, and All-Defensive Second Team in 1985.

Personal life Jones' brothers, Caldwell, Wil and Major Jones, all played at Albany State and in the NBA.

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