The Philadelphia 76ers just inked Dillon Jones to an Exhibit-10 contract, making him the fourth player to officially join their training camp roster this offseason. This move brings a seriously wild stat to the City of Brotherly Love, one that Sixers fans absolutely have to know: every single team Jones has made an NBA appearance for has gone on to win the Finals. Seriously. That’s a 100% success rate, and if *that* doesn’t get you hyped for what this guy could potentially bring, what will?
A Whirlwind Journey To Philly
Jones has been on an absolute whirlwind since he first hit the NBA radar as the 26th overall pick way back in 2024. Talk about a crazy draft night: the Washington Wizards snapped him up, only to flip him immediately to the Oklahoma City Thunder. That rookie year with the Thunder, he certainly got his feet wet, making 54 appearances. He averaged around 10 minutes on the floor, chipping in 2.5 points and grabbing 2.2 rebounds per game, shooting 38% from the field. Not bad for a first-year guy finding his way! But the pro game is brutal. After that, he found himself traded *back* to the Wizards, only for them to waive him. Then came a stretch last season where he was practically a road warrior, bouncing around multiple G-League teams. By January, he managed to land a two-way deal with the New York Knicks. Even then, opportunities were tough to come by, as he logged just seven appearances for the Knicks, averaging a mere five minutes each time out. It’s been a grind for the guy, no doubt about it.
Making Big Leaps Where It Counts
But here’s where the story gets really interesting for Sixers fans, because with the Westchester Knicks, Jones wasn’t just playing, he was *producing*. Over 18 games, he cranked out an impressive 15.2 points, 5.6 rebounds, and dished out 6.1 assists per game. He was shooting a solid 43% from the field, and get this: a super promising 38% from beyond the arc! That three-point percentage is a HUGE red flag in a good way. Why? Because his shot has been a real journey. In his four college seasons, he averaged 32% from downtown, and in his limited NBA minutes, he literally never shot over 25% from deep. So that G-League leap? It’s massive. He went from hitting 27.5% from three in his first G-League season to a strong 37% in his second season, even while playing for three different teams. That kind of development is exactly what you look for in a player vying for a training camp spot, and it makes him a genuinely intriguing gamble for the Sixers. He’s now part of a group with Tacko Fall, Jameer Nelson Jr., and Saint Thomas, all hoping to turn these Exhibit-10 deals into something more.
So what does all this mean for Sixers Nation? Look, an Exhibit-10 contract is just a ticket to training camp, a shot at making the main roster. It’s a tough climb, no doubt. But with Dillon Jones, you aren’t just getting another camp body. You’re getting a guy who, by some statistical miracle, has been on nothing but Finals-winning teams in his NBA appearances. That incredible 100% success rate? It’s got to be some kind of good fortune, right? If he somehow manages to turn this Exhibit-10 into a roster spot, you *know* that perfect streak is going to be the talk of the town. Could Jones be the unlikely spark, the hidden gem, the secret ingredient for a deep run this season? Only training camp will tell, but betting on a guy with *that* kind of track record? Yeah, Sixers fans should be hyped for this!
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Originally reported by Liberty Ballers.
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