David Jones-Garcia turned down a three-year offer from Olympiacos and let all other European suitors know he’s committed to continuing his NBA career, Dusty Garza of SpursReport tweets.
A report from Eurohoops.net confirms Jones-Garcia’s decision to pursue NBA opportunities.
Interest in Jones-Garcia, who doesn’t currently have an NBA deal, grew after some standout performances in the Las Vegas Summer League for the Spurs. The swingman averaged 21.3 PPG, 6.2 RPG, 3.8 APG and 1.2 SPG while shooting 52.9% from deep in five contests (24.9 MPG) this month.
After going undrafted out of Memphis in 2024, Jones-Garcia signed a two-way contract with Philadelphia last July but was waived in September. He also spent about a month-and-a-half on a two-way contract with the Jazz prior to being released on January 1.
The 23-year-old wing didn’t appear in any NBA games with Utah last season. However, he was one of the top performers in the G League, finishing runner-up in voting for NBAGL Rookie of the Year.
Jones-Garcia, who is from the Dominican Republic, was named to the All-California Classic Summer League team earlier this month after averaging 22.7 points, 5.3 rebounds, 2.7 assists and 1.3 steals while shooting 47.1% from three-point range in three games for San Antonio.
Just make sure you don’t win a bunch of dunk contests.
Thank goodness he’s not 6-1.
6’3* probably
David Jones-Garcia? He measured 6’3.5″ barefoot, with a 6’6.75″ wingspan and an 8’4″ standing reach at the draft combine.
Mac McClung? 6’1”
Thanks Gary for the confirmation. I thought that was his height. I appreciate it
How much is he making on two-way deals and in the G-league? I can’t imagine it’s more than what Olympiacos can offer.
One could do worse in life and as a basketball player than living and playing in Greece for a good club.
I (think) 2 ways make about 664k per year
Yeah should of went to olympiacos….pays more and real close to the best part of Greece, could always have an nba buyout in the contract. Best part as in One of the most picturesque and awesome climates in the world. I call BS on such reports. Heard of the Greek Islands? I’m sure the pay and play far outweighs the G league.