Mason Jones Bio
Mason Christopher Jones (born July 21, 1998) is an American professional basketball player for the Hong Kong Bulls of the National Basketball League (NBL). He debuted in the National Basketball Association (NBA) in 2020, playing since then for the Houston Rockets, Philadelphia 76ers, Los Angeles Lakers and Sacramento Kings. In 2025, he helped the Stockton Kings win the NBA G League championship behind his Finals MVP performance. A shooting guard listed at 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) and 200 lb (91 kg), Jones has built a career across the NBA, the NBA G League, and leagues in Mexico, Turkey, Australia, and Asia.
Early Life and Background
Mason Christopher Jones was born on July 21, 1998, in Dallas, Texas, and grew up in nearby DeSoto, Texas. He did not start playing basketball until his senior year of high school, an unusually late beginning for a player who would later reach the NBA. That senior season at Triple A Academy in Dallas, Texas, he averaged 15.9 points, 5.7 rebounds, and 4.1 assists per game, showing enough raw skill to attract college interest.
After graduating from Triple A Academy, Jones spent a postgraduate year at Link Year Prep in Branson, Missouri. During that year he trimmed his weight down significantly, reshaping his body in preparation for college-level competition. The development at Link Year Prep helped him earn a scholarship offer, and he went on to begin his college career at Connors State College.
Path to Basketball
Jones played his freshman season at Connors State College for the Cowboys, averaging 15.5 points, 6.9 rebounds and 2.5 assists per game. His only season there was productive enough to draw attention from major programs, and he ultimately chose to transfer to Arkansas, passing on offers from Brigham Young University (BYU) and the University of Washington. The decision marked his entry into NCAA Division I basketball and Southeastern Conference (SEC) play.
During his time with the Arkansas Razorbacks, Jones developed into one of the conference’s top scorers. He became the fifth fastest Razorback to reach 1,000 career points and the eighth player in school history to reach that milestone in his first two seasons with the team. After his junior year he declared for the 2020 NBA draft, ultimately going undrafted but still managing to break into the league later that year.
Mason Jones Career
Early Career (2017–2020)
Jones’ college progression began at Connors State in 2017–2018, where he served as a reliable all-around contributor for the Cowboys. He then transferred to Arkansas, where, in his first season with the Razorbacks, he finished third on the team with 13.9 points per game and second with 3.9 rebounds per game. He showed flashes of high-level scoring, including a 23-point performance in a 70–60 win over Georgia and a pair of 30-point games against Florida and Mississippi State.
His junior season at Arkansas established him as one of the elite scorers in the SEC. He was named SEC Player of the Week three times, including after a 32-point outing in a 91–43 win over Rice and again after a career-high 41 points in a 98–79 win over Tulsa on December 14, 2019. He became the third SEC player, alongside Shaquille O’Neal and Jodie Meeks, to record multiple 40-point games, and the first Arkansas player to score at least 30 points in three straight games. He finished his junior year averaging 22 points, 5.5 rebounds, and 3.4 assists per game, earning First Team All-SEC honors and co-SEC Player of the Year recognition from the Associated Press alongside Reggie Perry of Mississippi State.
NBA Breakthrough (2020–2021)
After going undrafted in the 2020 NBA draft, Jones signed a two-way contract with the Houston Rockets on November 26, 2020. He appeared in 26 games for the Rockets during the 2020–21 season before being waived on March 8, 2021. Four days later he returned to the Rockets on a 10-day contract, keeping his NBA career alive as the regular season wound down.
On March 26, 2021, Jones signed a two-way contract with the Philadelphia 76ers, appearing in four games before being waived on May 6, 2021. His brief NBA tenures with the Rockets and 76ers gave him a foothold in the league, but his longer-term impact came through the NBA G League, where he would soon establish himself as one of the league’s most consistent performers.
Stockton Kings Era (2023–2025)
On December 8, 2023, Jones was acquired by the Stockton Kings of the NBA G League, where his play eventually earned him a two-way contract with the Sacramento Kings on February 9, 2024. He appeared in five games for Sacramento to finish the 2023–24 season, and added 29 appearances for Stockton during the 2023–24 NBA G League season. He was recognized with an All-NBA G League Second Team selection in 2024, validating his steady production at that level.
During the 2024–25 campaign, Jones split time between Sacramento and Stockton, playing 10 games for the Kings and 32 games for the Stockton Kings. He helped Stockton capture the 2024–25 NBA G League championship, earning Finals MVP honors after averaging 22.3 points, 9.7 assists, 3.0 rebounds, and 2.7 steals per game in the three-game Finals against the Osceola Magic. He also shot 11-of-25 from three-point range (44.0%) in the series, capping the run with another All-NBA G League Second Team selection in 2025.
Hong Kong Bulls Era (2025–Present)
After his NBA G League title, Jones signed with the Perth Wildcats of the Australian National Basketball League (NBL) on September 8, 2025, for the 2025–26 season. He was released by the Wildcats on October 17, 2025, after the team opened the year with a 3–2 record. Shortly afterward, in December 2025, he joined the Hong Kong Bulls of the Chinese National Basketball League, where he currently plays wearing jersey number 15.
His move to Hong Kong continues a journeyman stretch that has included stints with the South Bay Lakers, Mexico City Capitanes, Darüşşafaka Lassa of the Basketbol Süper Ligi (BSL), Stockton Kings, Perth Wildcats, and now the Hong Kong Bulls. The Hong Kong Bulls era represents his latest step in a career spent adapting his scoring game to new teams and new leagues.
Driving Style and Strengths
Jones is best known as a scoring guard who can fill the basket from long range and put pressure on defenses with his pull-up shooting. His career-best 44.0% three-point shooting in the 2024–25 G League Finals illustrates his efficiency from beyond the arc in big moments. He is also a willing and capable passer, evidenced by his 9.7 assists per game during that same Finals series, and a steady rebounder for his position.
Notable Events and Milestones
Among the highlights of Jones’ career are his 2024–25 NBA G League championship and Finals MVP with the Stockton Kings, his multiple 40-point games at Arkansas, and his 1,000th career college point milestone, which he reached faster than all but four Razorbacks before him. He has also earned First Team All-SEC and Associated Press co-SEC Player of the Year honors in 2020, marking him as one of the conference’s most decorated players of that season.
Mason Jones Career Wins
Jones has collected a series of team and individual honors across the NBA G League, college, and international play. His most prominent team win came in 2025, when he helped the Stockton Kings capture the NBA G League championship. He has also added All-NBA G League First Team (2022) and All-NBA G League Second Team (2024, 2025) selections to his resume.
Stockton Kings Highlights
With the Stockton Kings, Jones established himself as a core contributor over parts of three seasons. He was at his most impactful in 2024–25, when he led the team to the NBA G League title and was named Finals MVP after a 22.3-point, 9.7-assist, 3.0-rebound, and 2.7-steal stat line in the championship series. His earlier G League success had already been recognized with a 2022 All-NBA G League First Team selection while with the South Bay Lakers.
Other Wins and Performances
Beyond Stockton, Jones gained valuable experience with the South Bay Lakers, Mexico City Capitanes, Darüşşafaka Lassa, and Perth Wildcats, and was named an AP Honorable Mention All-American and First Team All-SEC in 2020. His international stint with Darüşşafaka Lassa included appearances in both the Basketbol Süper Ligi and the Basketball Champions League, adding a European chapter to his resume before his return to North America.
Mason Jones Family
Family Background and Racing Lineage
Jones’ older brother, Matt Jones, played college basketball at Duke and has played professionally in the NBA G League and overseas, giving the family a clear basketball pedigree. That connection has helped shape Mason’s understanding of the professional path and the work required to sustain a long career.
Personal Life
Jones is an American by nationality and was born and raised in the Dallas, Texas area. He has spent much of his professional career in the United States while also playing in Mexico, Turkey, Australia, and Asia, reflecting the global reach of modern professional basketball.
2025 Season Performance
The 2025 calendar year has been one of the most eventful stretches of Jones’ career. He began the year finishing the 2024–25 NBA G League season with the Stockton Kings, where he played 32 games during the regular season and added a Finals MVP performance in the championship series against the Osceola Magic. That title run was the centerpiece of his season and reaffirmed his value as a two-way guard capable of taking over big games.
After the G League campaign, Jones signed with the Perth Wildcats of the Australian NBL in September 2025, but his stint in Australia proved short. He was released by the Wildcats on October 17, 2025, after the team opened the season with a 3–2 record, ending his Australian chapter in a matter of weeks. He then joined the Hong Kong Bulls of the National Basketball League (NBL) in December 2025, taking his game to Asia.
Looking ahead, the 2025–26 season with the Hong Kong Bulls gives Jones a fresh platform to showcase his scoring and playmaking. Wearing number 15, he is expected to be a featured option for a Bulls team looking to compete for an NBL title, and his recent championship pedigree from Stockton provides a strong foundation for the new campaign.
