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Shelton Jones (born April 4, 1966) is an American former professionalbasketball player who played collegiately atSt. John's University. He was selected by theSan Antonio Spurs in the second round (27th pick overall) of the1988 NBA draft. Shelton played only one year in the NBA, during the1988–89 season. He split the year between theSpurs, theGolden State Warriors, and thePhiladelphia 76ers, for whom he also appeared in theNBA Slam Dunk Contest, finishing in 4th place after advancing to the semi-finals. After the season, he was selected by theMinnesota Timberwolves as the 16th pick in the1989 NBA expansion draft. After his selection, he said: "I'm a little stunned right now. I thought I'd be taken by Orlando because I'd heard some things. Things like this happen. That's the kind of year I had. I'll make the best of the situation. I look forward to getting out there and meeting with the coach. I don't even know who it is.".[1] As it turned out, the Timberwolves waived him before the season began, and he never played in the NBA again, although he did have a long career playing in various other leagues.
Jones played in theContinental Basketball Association (CBA) for theTulsa Fast Breakers,Rapid City Thrillers,Florida Beachdogs,Oklahoma City Cavalry,Connecticut Pride andGreat Lakes Storm from 1988 to 2004.[2] He won aCBA championship with the Cavalry in 1997.[3] He was selected as theCBA Most Valuable Player and All-Star Game Most Valuable Player and named to the All-CBA First Team in 1996.[2]
After his playing career, Jones founded the Shelton Jones Foundation, which "trains and mentors student-athletes to become successful in life through sports, community outreach and personal development".[4]
