Clippers' Derrick Jones Jr. Grateful for Time with Mavericks and Tribute Video: 'I’ve Always Got Love for This City'
Derrick Jones Jr. reflects on receiving a tribute video during his return to Dallas, where he helped lead the Mavericks to the NBA Finals last season.
DALLAS — Derrick Jones Jr. returned to a warm welcome at American Airlines Center on Thursday night as the LA Clippers faced the Dallas Mavericks. During the first quarter, the Mavericks honored Jones with a tribute video honoring his role in their 2023 NBA Finals run.
Jones, who spent just one season in Dallas before signing a three-year, $30 million contract with the Clippers, admitted the gesture caught him by surprise.
“I wasn’t expecting that,” Jones said. “That’s love, for sure. I always got love for this city. It gave me an opportunity to win. A lot of teams wouldn’t. I was able to take full advantage of the opportunity and got myself here.”
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