Somewhat OT: Dahntay Jones

[ScarletRunner]

Not sure anyone noticed (or cares), but I thought it was worth a mention...

The Cavs-Hawks game last night was an absolute rout, so Dahntay Jones - now a veteran journeyman reserve - got into the game. Apparently he ended up hitting the shot that broke the NBA record for made 3's in a game. I didn't even know he was still in the league.

 

[Local Shill]

Amazing it's been 16 years since he walked out on this program. Where the hell does the time go?

 

[Rutgers25]

Hard to believe he's lasted in the league this long. That is no easy task...kudos to him

 

[RUinFla]

Dahntay has played for 8 or 9 different NBA teams, and has averaged 12 and 4 over his career. Used to be a starter, but has been a backup for years now--but he plays hard, is a good defender, and pulls down 2 mil a year. No reason he doesn't find a home for another couple of years. Our current NBA poster boy.
TL

 

[knights1212]

This season Cleveland just recently added him to the roster. He only played one game near the end of the regular season but has gotten into 3 playoff games so far. He certainly has made the most out of his shot in the NBA. He has played many years in the league.

 

[RU-Choppin-Ohio]

before Pikiell was hired I was hoping for Jay Williams as HC, Jones as AC for defense and Billet as AC for guards. Troy Murphy as AC for big men mentoring. That would have been a great team.

 

[willisneverrana43]

Jones was one hell of an all around player for the time he was here.

 

[TrichomeG]

Wasn't he voted by other NBA players at one time the most overrated player in the league?

 

[RU-Choppin-Ohio]

Jones was one hell of an all around player for the time he was here.

I remember the game when he went up against Metta World Peace (Ron Artest) at the RAC....tough defender.

 

[RU-Choppin-Ohio]

Wasn't he voted by other NBA players at one time the most overrated player in the league?

Yes, I think you are right and I never understood it. , He Averaged 13 ppg, 5 rbs and 2 assists. They can vote me overrated with those NBA stats anytime....I'll accept that award.

 

[rutger80]

Wasn't he voted by other NBA players at one time the most overrated player in the league?

I thought I remembered seeing him on Dirtiest Player lists. During his brief time with the Hawks, he allegedly caused Kobe Bryant to be injured by stepping under Bryant, while he was in the air. When Bryant came down on Jones' foot, the resulting injury caused him to miss significant time.

 

[Greene Rice FIG]

The game i remember with Jones was against Providence they had a forward Jamel last name escapes me. Jones shut him down, frustrated him and caused like 9 turnovers......Jamel Thomas

 

[PiscatawayMike]

Wasn't he voted by other NBA players at one time the most overrated player in the league?

I know he was often rated one of the dirtiest. Would have been a perfect fit as one of Detroit's Bad Boys.

 

[Greene Rice FIG]

http://www.nydailynews.com/archives/sports/knight-mare-appears-rutgers-track-article-1.809874Feb 7, 1999 - PROVIDENCE COLLEGE (14-8/7-5) vs. RUTGERS (14-7/6-5) ... Dahntay Jones led the way with 19 points and seven rebounds. He also forced Jamel Thomas into a career high ten turnovers.

 

[Scarlet Shack]

I remember the game when he went up against Metta World Peace (Ron Artest) at the RAC....tough defender.

He drew Artest three times that year...and we played them tough three times...and lost all three.

 

[Scarlet Shack]

I never had a problem with Dahthay....blame Mr Bannon for running him off.

 

[RU-Choppin-Ohio]

He drew Artest three times that year...and we played them tough three times...and lost all three.

St. Johns has some good teams during that time period. I was surprised to see that a young Darren Savino was on their staff.

 

[scarletrat]

that win at PC may have been the best road win we ever had in the BE, which is sad...better than beating Pitt with FHJ which was a 3-shot barrage abberration...

 

[scarletrat]

we had some damn good talent during the late 1990s...damn they didn't stay...Dahntay, Todd Billet, Luis Flores...
Bannon was close...eh.

 

[RU82]

Wasn't he voted by other NBA players at one time the most overrated player in the league?

No. He was voted as the guy most distinguished for thinking he's better than he actually is.

 

[RU82]

I never had a problem with Dahthay....blame Mr Bannon for running him off.

Dahntay and Bannon are friends and stay in touch to this day.

 

[Plum Street]

He's an ru alum !