2x Golden State Warriors NBA Champion Reportedly Signs With Team In China

According to Sportando, a Golden State Warriors NBA champion will sign with a team in China.

September 29, 2018; Oakland, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Kevon Looney (5), center DeMarcus Cousins (0), center Damian Jones (15), and forward Kevin Durant (35) talk during a timeout in the fourth quarter against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Oracle Arena. The Timberwolves defeated the Warriors 114-110. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports / Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports

Damian Jones appeared in 29 games for the Cleveland Cavaliers this past season.

The former Vanderbilt star finished the year with averages of 2.7 points and 1.6 rebounds per contest while shooting 59.7% from the field.

On Friday, Sportando reported that Jones will sign a deal with a team in China (h/t Alberto De Roa of HoopsHype).

Via Sportando: "Damian Jones signs in China with Zhejiang Chouzhou"

Damian Jones signs in China with Zhejiang Chouzhou https://t.co/B37wjr5ebv

— Sportando (@Sportando) August 2, 2024

Jones was the 30th pick in the 2016 NBA Draft and has played eight seasons for the Golden State Warriors, Atlanta Hawks, Los Angeles Lakers, Sacramento Kings, Cleveland Cavaliers, Utah Jazz and Phoenix Suns.

He spent the first three seasons of his career with Golden State.

During that span, Jones reached the NBA Finals three times and won two titles.

The 29-year-old was also teammates with NBA legends Draymond Green, Steph Curry, Kevin Durant and Klay Thompson.

February 1, 2017; Oakland, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors center Damian Jones (15) during the fourth quarter against the Charlotte Hornets at Oracle Arena. The Warriors defeated the Hornets 126-111. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports / Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports

His career averages are 4.9 points and 3.1 rebounds per contest while shooting 65.6% from the field in 279 regular season games.

He has also appeared in 14 NBA playoff games (one start) with the Warriors and Cavs.

Via Andrea Calzoni: "🚨💣UPDATE As I wrote yesterday, there is nothing between Fenerbahçe and Damian Jones. I also reported about an important offer from China and, in fact, the player signed a contract with Zhejiang Chouzhou @Carchia🤝."

🚨💣UPDATE
As I wrote yesterday, there is nothing between Fenerbahçe and Damian Jones. I also reported about an important offer from China and, in fact, the player signed a contract with Zhejiang Chouzhou. @Carchia🤝#EuroLeague #China #Fenerbahçe #Eurolega #FenerbahçeBeko #CBA https://t.co/HvsofZaRkZ

— Andrea Calzoni (@andreacalzoni11) August 2, 2024

Jones is still young enough that he could end up returning to the NBA before the end of his career.

Therefore, he will be a player to watch overseas next season.