The Phoenix Suns have drafted and signed many rookies over the last several years, most of which, whether they were a top 10 pick or an undrafted free agent, now find themselves meandering about the G-League or overseas.
This is not the case with Derrick Jones Jr., who plays a vital bench role for the surprisingly successful Miami Heat.
Jones, affectionately called Airplane Mode, earned his spot into the world’s most prestigious professional basketball league because of his uncanny athleticism. The dude has moon shoes for feet.
But after a little over one lackluster season with the Suns, Jones moved on to Miami, where now he is winning slam dunk competitions.