Major Jones

Career Highlights

• Six-year NBA career primarily with the Houston Rockets (1979–1984)
• Also played for the Detroit Pistons (1984–85 season)
• Member of one of the most celebrated basketball families in history — brothers Wil, Caldwell, and Charles Jones all played in the NBA
• All four Jones brothers attended Albany State University (GA)
• Played in the ABA before entering the NBA
• Career stats: 4.4 PPG, 3.5 RPG, 0.6 APG

About Major

Major James Brooks Jones (born July 9, 1953, in McGehee, AR) carved out a six-year NBA career as a physical, hard-working power forward. Primarily a player for the Houston Rockets, Jones was known for his toughness and reliability on the interior.

What sets the Jones family apart is almost unparalleled in professional sports history: Major, along with brothers Wil, Caldwell, and Charles, all played in the NBA. All four attended Albany State University in Georgia, and their collective impact on the game extends far beyond any individual career. This shared foundation of family, education, and basketball excellence defines Major Jones's perspective on what professional sports can offer.

In his post-playing life, Major has remained close to the basketball community, bringing that family-first philosophy to his work on the Membership Services Committee — where community and camaraderie are cornerstones of everything they do.

Teams

Houston Rockets (1979–1984) · Detroit Pistons (1984–1985)