The third round of the regular round is approaching in the Professional Basketball Super League (SPB) 2024. In the classification there are teams, such as Spartans District Capitalwho need victories to climb positions in the table.
With a 4-8 record, the capitalians will seek to right their course in the 14 games remaining to finish this phase. For this reason, the board sought to reinforce the squad with an international exponent.
That contract was that of the important Jalen Jones. This is a 2.01 meter tall forward, who has extensive experience in the ACB League of Spain, as well as in the tournaments of Italy, France, Israel and Romania. But, prior to his time in Europe, he spent three years in the NBA. There, in the best basketball in the world, the American defended the colors of the New Orleans Pelicans, Dallas Mavericks and Cleveland Cavaliers.
“Welcome to Venezuela, Jalen! Spartans Distrito Capital announces the hiring of American player Jalen Jones for the SPB 2024. The 2.01m forward and former NBA team from the Cleveland Cavaliers, New Orleans Pelicans and Dallas Mavericks“, says the publication made by the official Spartans accountwith which his arrival was officially announced.
Spartans Capital District will have a couple of players with a past in the NBA
There were a total of 32 meetings in the NBA for Jones, who averaged 4.8 points and 2.3 rebounds. Now they will look to make a difference with the capital team, who will play this Friday June 7 in view of Frontinos of Táchira in Miranda Park.
“I can contribute many things to the team, from my energy, defense and playing various positions. “I pride myself on playing hard and being in the game the right way.”said the player, who will share a locker room with Perry Jonesanother ex NBA
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