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From Jim O'Brien's 1972-73One of ABA's first real prizes from college ranksSigned with New Orleans Buccaneers in first year, even though he was No. 2 choice of Baltimore Bullets. He figured their top pick, Earl Monroe, would get more playing opportunities . . . "I wanted to build the team around big, high-scoring guards," Bucs/Pros coach McCarthy comments," So I made it clear to Jimmy that he was going to be the man to run our offense."Bullets Coach Gene Shue seemed higher on Jones in later years than he was on Monroe. Tried to get him to reconsider and switch leaguesJones did switch teams after 1970-71 season, finding a contract loophole with mismanaged Memphis team, and signed a lucrative multi-year contract with Utah StarsGreat one-on-one player, he has excellent speed and quicknessA fine shooterOne of the fine assist men in all of pro ballAmong all-time ABA leaders in nearly every category