Jim Chones
Washington Bullets | |
1982–1983 | Firenze |
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Career highlights and awards | |
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Career NBA statistics | |
Points | 7,664 (12.3 ppg) |
Rebounds | 5,196 (8.3 rpg) |
Assists | 1,079 (1.7 apg) |
Stats at NBA.com | |
Stats at Basketball-Reference.com | |
James Bernett “Bunny” Chones (born November 30, 1949) is an American former professional basketball player, and current radio analyst for the Cleveland Cavaliers.
A 6'11"
Professionally, he first played in the
After retiring from the NBA, Chones spent eleven seasons as the television color analyst for the Cleveland Cavaliers, and in 2007, returned as a radio postgame analyst.
During the 2010–2011 season, usual Cavs radio voice Joe Tait missed much of the season as he recovered from surgery/illness. During that time, Chones and WTAM morning co-host/sports director and Cavs pregame/postgame host Mike Snyder formed the interim radio play by play team.[2] Chones became a full-time member of the radio team in the 2011–2012 season, working with new play by play announcer John Michael.[3]
Chones's daughter
He is portrayed in the HBO series, Winning Time; The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty by Newton Mayenge.[6]
Awards and honors
College
- 1972 First Team All-American[7]
- Marquette Hall of Fame Inductee (class of 2004)[7]
Professional
- 1973 ABA All-Rookie First Team[1]
- 1980 NBA Championship as a member of the Los Angeles Lakers[1]
- Greater Cleveland Sports Hall of Fame Inductee (class of 2002)[8]
- Cavs Wall of Honor (class of 2024)
References
- ^ a b c d e Chones stats – Basketball Reference.com
- ^ NBA INSIDER: Tait hopes to be back next month
- ^ Cavs radio team – Cavs.com
- ^ "News-Herald Hall of Fame: Kaayla Chones worked for everything she got on every level". The News-Herald. June 13, 2019. Retrieved 11 September 2020.
- ^ "Timberwolves Director Of Player Program Kaayla Chones Inducted Into Ohio Basketball Hall Of Fame". Minnesota Timberwolves. May 14, 2019. Retrieved 11 September 2020.
- ^ "Bo Burnham Exits HBO's LA Lakers Series, Five More Added to Cast". Yahoo Entertainment. 2021-08-20. Retrieved 2023-09-24.
- ^ a b Jim Chones.com
- ^ Greater Cleveland Sports HOF – Cleveland Sports Hall.com