Eddie Jones DUNKS! (NPZ/nonplayerzealot)

This is a revised and final version of an older vid of mine, including some important clips I didn't have the first time around. These DUNKS! range from 94-97 (Eddie's first 3 seasons). As you can clearly see, Eddie was an underrated in-game dunker. There have been players who could dunk real fancy that couldn't convert some of these. He had nice hang time and decent sized hands. Some of these I can't even picture Kobe completing (the Bucks dunk at the end for certain).

[@jovianmexi]

After the showtime Lakers came to an end there was a huge drought in Laker land. Finally Elden Campbell and Nick Van Excel brought some hope to Inglewood. Then came Eddie Jones and The Lake show was born. Eddie was so special to all us Laker fans we really had a bond with him and Nick. When they were both traded it was a dark day for Lakers fans. Alot us never got over the Eddie Jones trade.

[@avtechman77]

Im still mad about it

[@notesgarage3782]

One of the most under rated players ever

[@nickthompson7369]

Courtney Gorham he went to my dad's college and my dad even talked to him a couple times

[@cristianziglioli4316]

Courtney 2446 I know, if the lakers would of kept him to play with Kobe, he would of been Kobe’s Scottie pippen. The lakers traded him before Kobe was Kobe .

[@RebbtheGriot]

The Most

[@MukoroJr]

Courtney 2446 right

[@jemeeladams1197]

Ever!

[@rediscoveryrecords1348]

I actually enjoyed those pre Kobe years as much as the later championship years. What a fun young squad. Nick, eddie, Campbell, ceballos, divac, peeler, lynch, pig etc. The were great to root for . Loved the new energy they brought

[@sacamentobob]

This is when the NBA was really a tough, professional league. Eddie Jones, what a player!

[@kareemabbas310]

EJ is not just graceful but gracious...No grandstanding, no mocking his dunk victims, just explosive power and just as classy as they come!

[@bshafiee]

eddie was also a fantastic defensive player. he was one of the most complete players of the 90s. Attacking the basket, shooting 3s, and shutting down players on the defensive end. he could do it all. also one of the most humble players in the legaue.

[@spicyspecial333]

Before there was Kobe, there was this kid named Eddie Jones. I'm still not over West trading him for Rice. Eddie should have a ring... if not 3.

[@MusicManSeanB]

Unfortunately, neither Jones or Kobe were big enough to handle playing the 3 on defense at that time. Plus, as superior as an athlete Jones was, Rice was a far better shooter to stretch the defenses from collapsing on Shaq. It was an unfortunate but necessary evil.

[@loganromero5089]

That was not the reason, Jerry West wanted Kobe to start so he had to trade Eddie Jones.

[@MusicManSeanB]

Kobe was going to eventually start, but still neither could play the 3, at least defensively. Thus you had to make that trade. Plus again, Rice was a threat and proven shooter that from the perimeter, put fear in opponents.

[@MusicManSeanB]

@@loganromero5089 plus another thing to remember: Phil Jackson was taking over as coach. 2 things he valued especially in his triangle offense....permineter shooters (i.e. John Paxson, B.J. Armstrong, Criag Hodges, Bobby Hansen, Steve Kerr with the Bulls, Rice, Robert Horry, Brian Shaw, Devan George, Trevor Ariza, and later Derek Fisher when his perimeter shot finally developed), and 3s that were either long, thick, or both, on defense who could also in a pinch play some 4 if and when he went small ball (Rick Fox, Ron Artest, Rice, George, along with Horry and later on, Lamar Odom, who could play anywhere on the court.) I loved Jones, but he was too light to handle most defensive assignments at the 3, and Kobe still was building his body up to endure such pounding. The Portland series was a prime example of such, when both Steve Smith, and Bonzi Wells, took Kobe down to the post, and were getting buckets. The Lakers eventually overcame that series, but Kobe started hitting the weight room much harder after that. Jones wouldn't have fared any better, since theoretically he plays the same position as Kobe at the 2.

[@beatease5992]

@@MusicManSeanB your spot on

[@JTDutch]

... Not to mention Eddie was a very good defender. It's too bad he and Nick Van Exel didn't get to be part of the champion Lakers' teams. Two of my favorite players of all time.

[@Ted_Bell]

Some of the best times in my life was watching the 94-95 and 95-96 Lakers. Eddie was a big part of that.

[@Riles3152]

Eddie Jones was a fan favorite for those late 90's Laker teams. He had a rather unique career, or rather he had very unique circumstances happen in his career. He was traded from the Lakers because of the emergence of Kobe and traded from the Heat as Dwayne Wade was becoming a star. Both of those teams ended up winning championships after he left. Eddie was a REALLY good player but unfortunately he had to leave so that 2 young guys who played the same position that he did could develop into the all-time greats that they eventually became at that position.

[@Miquitzli]

MAN, Game Announcers/commentators need this kind of enthusiasm and Flare Miss u Chick!! Eddie Jones, powerhouse!!

[@willgunderson6673]

Now they're abunch of women 😂😂🤮

[@aviationwithjeff]

Those Laker teams from the mid 90's were a lot of fun. No real "superstars" but a team with very good players. 94-95 now looking back all these years later was one of my favorite TEAMS.

[@cadburykiller2649]

Me too

[@CF60115]

Nick Van Excel was a superstar no doubt

[@waltersobchak854]

A complete player. Very under appreciated. Eddie was a cool assassin on the court. Good defender, as well.

[@vdLeo-je6os]

If the NBA star system had payed more attention to Eddie Jones!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@carlwallace1129]

@@vdLeo-je6os he actually was a D and 3 swingman that definitely could have Flourished more at the 3spot in the Triangle offense 😳

[@gwins]

I love Eddie Jones’ demeanor. After a spectacular dunk, this guy didn’t pump his chest or scream to the rafters.

[@7srchoed]

Eddie Jones and Chick Hearns on KCAL 9 My childhood. The feels.

[@edgardmartinez6026]

Eddie my favorite player along with nick the quick. Good ole days man.

[@86VenomStang]

amen

[@notoriousb.i.z.5342]

nba live all day

[@peterwong594]

Edgard Martinez How does he rank against Kobe in your ratings?

[@Cgamer]

My dad knows Eddie

[@edgardmartinez6026]

Peter Wong haha good question I actually came here today to look back and saw this comment. I was going to post a new comment, saying how people think Kobe stole Jordan’s moves, but he actually stole eddies moves. For me, if Eddie played with better players or most importantly not del Harris as a coach he would of excelled. Look at what he did in Miami he took them to the top. Shortly after they released him.

[@joebenike8518]

Eddie Eddie Eddie, this guy brought so much excitement to the Lakers and sparked the momentum for there Championship runs.

[@arthurrobinson4644]

Yes he did he kept at organization relevant as far as the excitement and Showtime. Him and Van Exel and he deserve at least one championship for that. They they could have let him win a title and then trade him BS

[@AQUAPHREESH193]

That Jones/Bryant dynamic reminds me of Drew Bledsoe and Tom Brady lol

[@carlwallace1129]

@@AQUAPHREESH193 great point.

[@croplaya]

Eddie was SO underrated, especially as a dunker. kobe came in and basically made him obsolete

[@soundsscenesbymarcus5981]

Man they really had a serious squad back then. It shows you how deep the talent was. I wish EJ and Exel didn’t get traded. They deserved a ring.

[@mikebryanaradillos1465]

Even Eddie Jones would be superstar in today's games. He belonged to an era where no one can compete with Mike.

[@Sejr0420]

Eddie Jones was a really good two way player.

[@pc2650]

Thx for posting this. Brought back lots of memories, eddie jones was my favorite player back in the 90's

[@streetwalker81]

One of the orig. members of the Team Jordan brand.

[@UFOsAreRealArea51]

Eddie Jones had some serious hops!!!!

[@AL-jq1et]

Always see Eddie as another James Worthy in the Lakers cos they shared the same style on court. Quiet, humble, low-key and set the place on fire by their great dunks. I was so down back to the day when I heard Eddie was traded to the Hornets cos I honestly hope he can be a one-club man like other Lakers greats.

[@carlwallace1129]

They always compared Eddie Jones to micheal Cooper 🙄 I never understood that other than him being quiet , long and skinny . I personally thought Jones style of play resembled more of a jumpshooting tayshaun prince and a prime Ron harper.

[@Vanexelfan3137]

There's a lot in life I would give up to be able to see Van Exel and Eddie Jones in the backcourt at the Forum one last time.

[@mr.madmanswiss1235]

man, i miss 90s NBA

[@StephenWong14]

Being traded by Lakers in 1999 and then traded by Heat in 2005 (and return in 2007). It's how unlucky he is.

[@gmrivera8608]

I wouldnt scratch a lotto ticket around that guy..

[@NycZooYork]

Can't beleive he doesn't have a ring, he left L.A. and Miami the year before they won.

[@benashworth2278]

the don mattingly of the lakers

[@rjm22nd]

Sorry but LA had to decide. Either Eddie or Kobe as their Premier SG. They made the right choice.

[@MusicManSeanB]

@@rjm22nd a bitter pill to swallow, but you're right. Besides, we had to package Eddie Jones during the 2000 season to get Glen Rice to be the 3rd scorer to Shaq and Kobe.

[@georgeqiao3309]

@@MusicManSeanB Laker doesn't need Glen Rice really. Fox would do.

[@MusicManSeanB]

@@georgeqiao3309 Fox was good and a better defender, but the threat of Rice capable of going off was a huge plus. Honestly, we needed both.

[@Saikodan]

Haha chick's reactions to the dunks are priceless. I miss Eddie bone Jones, Nick the quick, Vlade Dade and Elden Campbell they were the team that introduced me to basketball and became a Lakers fan ever since.

[@matthewlee9879]

I think Eddie Jones should be more celebrated for his mark on the NBA,the guy was freaking awesome, period!

[@chibiabos]

Good to know that some people give him credit. He was a damn good player.

[@mrchill3007]

Man this man could BALL.... He wasn't just a dunker...he was a good defender.... Quick ....and not to mention a humble dude no ego.... They had a solid team too...van excel ...Shaq...Eddie...they could've gotten a ring if they stayed together a few more yrs 👍👍

[@wellsbeardog]

Eddie Jones was a beast. One of my favorite lakers.

[@NevaSellmySoul]

Eddie Jones was my favorite lakerer before there was kobe

[@rjm22nd]

He was Kobe-lite

[@lv5310]

Man, I was 8 years old in eddie jones last year with the Lakers. Glad I get to watch these highlights as an adult now.

[@cisco245]

This guy is the protoKobe, imagine Nick, Eddie, Kobe, Shaq.

[@WisdomTruth305]

To the creator of this video: WELL DONE, my dude! Eddie Jones was probably the best talent the lakers had pre-Kobe (love the bench reaction!) and post-Magic. I loved Eddie back in the day and even I was shocked at how he would just YAM on fools in this vid. Ceballos steal/rebound outlet to Van Exel. Dime to Eddie. This isn't just a great Eddie Jones highlight real, it's a great NBA highlight real. 10/10 And the Chick Hearn commentary? This is the greatest sports commentator (other than Vin Scully) that ever got to bless the mic with his velvety caviar and diamonds voice.

[@chilled99]

He was great, style and fundamentals. Fantastic player

[@tubenachos]

Never understood why they traded him. Shaq, Eddie and Kobe in lineup. good night

[@georgebusybee1497]

Shaq (any PF) Eddie Kobe nick... stop that team😂😂

[@Keepyourheart3stacks]

They all played together for 4 years. They were dominant. One year, all 4 (Shaq, Eddie, Nick and Kobe) made the All-Star team. They won 60+ games one year. Their Achilles heel was that they could never get passed the veteran Jazz One thing that gets lost was Eddies disappearance come playoff time. He would go ghost. Love him, breaks my heart but just speaking facts. Then in 99-2000 they traded Eddie and Nicky V, got Phill Jackson. The rest is history.

[@deontejohnson51782]

Keepyourheart3stacks Shaq Nd pick n roll...

[@kray97]

Shaq wanted a shooter and wasn't happy with Eddie. That played a role. Another reason I've heard is that West wanted to set up the team for Kobe and Eddie was just a bit too similar in terms of skillset.

[@FuShengAlex]

@@kray97 Eddie always disappointed in the playoffs offensively. Too passive and nice.

[@smilezb850]

My favorite player to this day. 1990 Baby with Respect

[@sutats]

1:50 "I got Jones!" Burned.

[@OctagonMD]

"Not." That was some cocky shouting there. Funny 😄

[@stevieb9399]

Eddie Jones definitely kept the Showtime in LA. He was awesome! (Kudos to Nick Van Exel who contributed to a lot his great highlights).

[@TRJ2241987]

I was just playing NBAonNBC Showtime as the Hornets and suddenly thought to myself, "Y'know I haven't seen Eddie Jones in YEARS now!" and I had to look up this video. Such a smooth player. I'll never forget that behind the back pass on the fast break to Sprewell in the 1997 All Star Game

[@CommonSenseless1993]

The way Eddie would glide in the air was reminiscent of Julius Erving

[@aviationwithjeff]

He lifted like a helicopter and came down like a snowflake. Chick Hearn had a style all his own.

[@gmrivera8608]

@Un Redacted 😬

[@dy120481]

One of the most underrated game dunkers of all time. So damn long.

[@mrboombastic4664]

Eddie was dope. Nick the Quick was my first favorite player. Knee injuries slowed Nick down too soon, but Van Exel & Eddie were fun to watch in that era between that Magic/Kareem & Kobe/Shaq era.

[@ricolaw1033]

Eddie could fly. I remember seeing him live at Temple. Underrated player and could play defense too

[@nonplayerzealot4]

A couple of his Temple dunks were in 94 Draft content, he did the same there, spiking it over people and flying to rim. Wonder if he met The Coz while at Temple. Must have.

[@ricolaw1033]

nonplayerzealot4 he had to have met Bill. Bill was close with Jon Chaney and Bill was always at games. My girlfriend at the time was at Temple then. She came in as a freshman with Aaron McKie and Eddie Jones

[@nonplayerzealot4]

@@ricolaw1033 I graduated from HS and started college in 94 and 94/95 was a post-Magic Renaissance for the Lakers, so I remember that year and Draft vividly and fondly. Eddie was and is still a Laker fan fave and I have a lot of his footage still. Jerry West was very proud of that Eddie pick, he would glow when talking about him. McKie went to Porty iirc. I'm from SoCal so I rooted for UCLA who won the title in 1995, which was great (remember watching that at my dorm), but I also kept loose tabs on Michigan Fab 5 in those years, I know I saw some of a match with Temple and that game is online. Eddie is probably the last memorable player from Temple and that was 25 yrs ago. Philly loved him, tho, that's for sure. They were agog at The Spectrum when he dunked twice on Bradley. Still can't believe he went 2nd. He was 7'6", but a beanpole and unathletic and somewhat skilled. Compare that to Penny or Webber. Still a headscratcher for THAT Philly team that was so devoid of talent post-Chuck. Dunno if you're a Sixers fan, but that's quite a team there. They won The Process. Lakers had to dump almost all of their picks in those years. They're lucky if they can re-ink AD.

[@realness1997]

Factz

[@joeperez3816]

Jones was a baaaaad man, I always liked his game

[@Exbuilds]

We have never had so much fun watching the Lakers play with Eddie Jones and Nick Van Axel and that whole underrated group of players. Every game was amazing

[@c.breezy1676]

People forget Eddie Jones was a threat on the court, he could also guard players

[@luisbenitez1294]

Why why imagine Eddie, Kobe and Shaq. I remember asking my mother who’s that ? My mom that’s the best player of the lakers. I’m from El Salvador and she told me. Son and that kid number 8 is good 🤯🤯🤯. That happen at the Forum

[@richiesantiago1358]

This dude could flat out get it done on the court.

[@taennoyisspudnambffiwoyommumm]

Back When Rip Kobe Was watching him Do it on the bench 📠 s love his Game,

[@salas310221]

One of my favorites from when i was a kid

[@creoleDJ]

Comparisons are always unfair, but I always saw Jones as a 2nd coming of Scottie Pippen. Finess, power, defense, all into a total package. I always wishes the Lakers would’ve kept him & used him as a swingman: Play him at small forward, and switch him to off guard whenever Kobe needed a breather. Kobe & Eddie on the floor together would’ve been the next MJ/Pippen combo IMO!

[@vdLeo-je6os]

I agree with you 100% but Kobe and Eddie were both 6.6 shooting guard. The only way to stay was to be a back up role player for Kobe with 20 minutes playing time.

[@sinsemillao]

damn thx for posting this! nice video! eddie jones was one of my favorite players back then. that last dunk from near the free throw line was vicious!

[@ncnuggets]

I was 12 living in LA when Jones wore #6. I waited outside a friends (who bought me his jersey) house and 3 guys pulled up and told me they would shoot me for my jersey. Back then I had nothing and this jersey was everything to me. I keep it as a reminder of who I am.

[@vdLeo-je6os]

Oh man great story. All the best!

[@nonplayerzealot4]

mp7three2 years ago My most favorite Eddie plays were that near free throw dunk against the Bucks and a crazy layup he did in April 97 where he took off too far away near the 3pt line at the Forum.vs the Suns (which I saw live). ----- NPZ (video uploader): That play was one that Lakerfan back then haven't forgotten. It was a damn FANGA ROLL even. He took off from about the shortened 3 pt line and had to finger roll the shot in because even he couldn't dunk from 20 feet out, haha. He came close enough tho. I wish I had that game. That was the one where Shaq returned from the knee injury. I do have the gm at the end of the season vs Utah where Shaq beat them with a turnaround at the buzzer.

[@franjm3510]

do you have video of that finger roll from 3pt line? I remember seeing it on youtube a couple years back but it got deleted I wish I saved that. Eddie is still one of my favorites of all time. You need to put his dunk with an assists from magic when Magic came back against the warriors

[@eddiemiacoria8477]

Great video bro, 1 OF MY FAVORITE PLAYERS OF ALL TIME.. THUMPS UP..

[@MrMixItup]

I remember Eddie, he was a player for sure. Kobe edged him out yet the Lakers management could of made that work with Eddie at the 3

[@richiesantiago1358]

This guy right here was so good for the Lakers. I gotta admit when the Lakers got rid of him I was so so mad. I wanted him to play with Kobe and Shaq so bad. Damn if only they would've kept him.

[@jzbass72]

The ‘94-‘95 Nick at Nite squad is probably my favorite non-Showtime era Laker team. Those guys feared no one and they never, ever quit. Vlade was in his prime, Cedric was an All Star, Eldon Campbell was great about every third game, and a lot of people forget that we had four very good guards with EJ, Nicky, Sedale Threatt, and Anthony Peeler. But Nicky and EJ just embodied that era in such a glorious and exciting way. Nick gave you everything he had and he had guts and heart galore, while Eddie was just pure athleticism personified. Every time he jumped the potential for something you’d never seen before came alive. We weren’t expected to do much but we went 48-34, kicked the crap out of a powerful Sonic team and then scared the shit out of a very good Spurs team in the playoffs. God I loved that season.

[@healthfadsfade]

Dude would be a ridiculously good 3 and d player in today's Era 😳

[@polorican5023]

very underrated

[@WVG103]

@5:17, epic dunk, love the play-by-play...''Jones drives around Malone. ***BOOM***OOOOHHH!!!''

[@mp7three]

Loved me some Eddie Jones and Van Exel!

[@Vanexelfan3137]

The Splash Brothers prequel.

[@jj66549]

This video just reminds me of how much I miss Chick Hearn.

[@colgrey438]

I loved these lakers teams. Eddie and Nick the quick. Eddie is one of the best in game dunkers ever.

[@jahkeeli]

Man the glory days again in Inglewood! Thanks for the upload!

[@gmrivera8608]

Trading Eddie and keeping Kobe was one of the best laker moves ever. Actually one of the best moves in NBA history

[@Vanexelfan3137]

It cost them the 2002-2003 ring, caused them to remodel in 2003-2004 which they lost, then they blew the team up, traded Shaq and forced Kobe to play alongside the likes of Chris Mihm, Kwame Brown, Chucky Atkins and Smush Parker, all but wasting his prime. If they hadn’t gotten Pau, those three years would have been all they had to show for nine years of clawing their way back to relevancy.

[@Wonderman88]

My favorite player of all-time and I'm a Knicks fan

[@Job.Well.Done_01]

“You can’t see a play better than that between two individuals.”

[@mzuniga7979]

That's what we need now. This type of player.

[@philipfarnan4188]

I wish Eddie and Nick won rings with Lakers.

[@Marckymarc71]

Man I miss those mid-90s Lakers. They weren't the best Laker teams but they were the most fun to watch play.

[@chilled99]

I'm bad to say I love his two handed dunks. Gives me Dominique vibes. Eddie Jones was one smooth player with great attacking athleticism and elite level defensive skills.

[@mp7three]

My most favorite Eddie plays were that near free throw dunk against the Bucks and a crazy layup he did in April 97 where he took off too far away near the 3pt line at the Forum.vs the Suns (which I saw live).

[@brask310]

best thing about Jones... he was humble about his dunks.... not like today's energetic reactions after every move to the basket...

[@TheDPG63]

Eddie Eddie Eddie Eddie Eddie! !!!!!

[@joebenike8518]

Hell yeah that's what I'm talking about, a true Lakers fan!

[@russellcheng2378]

I used to collect basketball cards of this guy. Back then he resonated with me as a kid.

[@cjjames83]

when the NBA was the NBA

[@complex2034]

love the sound of the hoop back in the days

[@JustBoredBru]

Eddie Jones was a beast one of my favorite Lakers people overlook him when Shaq and him use to play together they act as if Shaq had no help but he did and this guy was his sidekick.

[@upnerom4565]

D'angelo Hustle i thought nick was

[@silencesir1987]

awesome video...a prelude of great things to come

[@mikerobinson6969]

How bad is it when your home crowd cheers when you get dunked on..poor Shawn Bradley 😂

[@arbtaras]

I DON'T BELIEVE THIS GUY!!! Thank you for another great history lesson, NONP!

[@JBHAYES]

2:29 Past prime magic was still making passes like that. Seein that made me jump out my seat

[@Vanexelfan3137]

If he never retired the first time, that would have been his last season anyway.

[@Takedown-Tate]

Eddie jones my fave laker of all-time!

[@007thematrix007]

Eddie was def. one of the good lakers players. Lost consistency though towards the end (*especially with his jumpshots 2 pt'ers and 3'pters), think thats why he got traded t'gether with campbell. Great upload btw.....

[@abjones06]

EJ's dunk shows flying high with beauty and not only muscle play like young dunker nowadays!!

[@stretch129k]

Loved seeing a young rookie Kobe in the background

[@PennyD0613]

wow ! so glad I came across this video, my entire childhood in this video, Nick Van Exel and Eddie Jones

[@nonplayerzealot4]

I made this from my self-recorded games. Am I a genius or what? You see all those twats who uploaded clips of this vid with my stamp on them as if I didn't already do it perfectly myself? Those are all LESSER human beings than me, Robinson. We look down on these idiots, don't we?

[@hassanhamilton1363]

NGL I was a huge Eddie Jones guy. So much so that I couldn't stand Kobe at first lol.

[@Dymez510]

Damn! Eddie Jones was the SHIT! This brings back memories. That dude had speed, hops, a great ball handler, he played GREAT defense, and he was very unselfish. It's a shame the Lakers traded him away, but Phil wanted a pure shooter on the outside to give Shaq more room. Only problem with that is EJ never got the chance to play on a good team in his prime ever again. Dude took the Charlotte Hornets to the playoffs in his first year there. I was hoping Philly would sign him. Perfect fit.

[@karlharris7374]

Dang, I think the whole NBA has dunked on Shawn Bradley!!

[@charliechang1685]

Tribute to Jerry West. Even when the Lakers weren't playing for Championships, West put a quality, entertaining product on the court. Those few years with Jim Buss in charge were brutal. Hoping Magic could bring back some knowledge.

[@nonplayerzealot4]

Hear, hear, Chas. West used to find and plug in replacements that were under the radar. An example being Sedale Threatt for three 2nd rounders. Current FO did old school scouting and didn't make any stupid, worthless foreign born picks like Sasha and Sun Yue. These 4 kids they took this year are possibly the STRONGEST draft class the LA franchise has ever had from top to bottom.

[@brandonmrturnovertrashingr4311]

It's coming, wait on it.... We'll be back

[@vernmane]

Eddie was that dude

[@Pilikestortoises]

Bro they had this play engraved in stone. Ceballos gets the board, van exel runs the break into the paint and tosses it to Eddie. So clean