.Hard work pays, specifically if you absolutely desire it. For Spencer Jones, that could not have actually been any type of truer for the former Stanford star, as he is going to get the opportunity to endure his NBA aspiration this period with the Denver Nuggets.Signing with the Portland Trail Sports Jackets for NBA Summertime League after he did not acquire picked in the Draught, Jones maximized his chance and also participated in effectively for Rose city. After his strong showing in Las Vegas, the Denver Nuggets extended their final two-way contract to him on July 30th, which he authorized, implying that he will right now have the ability to bounce back and also forth in between the Nuggets' NBA lineup as well as the G League, where he is actually anticipated to receive plenty of moments along with the Grand Rapids Gold.Playing for Stanford for 5 times, from 2019-2024, Jones established themself as the face of the Cardinal, especially after he put together his finest period in 2022-23. During that season, which was his junior year, Jones averaged 14.1 points, 4.7 rebounds and also 1.2 aids, en route to become called Second-team All-Pac-12. He was actually likewise the 1st player in program past to make the top-10 in both blocks as well as takes, leaving behind Stanford 10th in blocks along with 112 and 5th in swipes with 151. Jones, who was actually lethal coming from behind the arc with a 39.7% enduring three-point firing amount, likewise leaves The Ranch as the program's all-time leader in threes, having actually made 315. Even with completing his college job having actually averaged 11.0 aspects, 1.2 assists and also 4.1 rebounds, Jones went undrafted within this year's allotment, however his competitiveness will offer him a lot of incentive to enjoy with a potato chip on his shoulder as well as confirm everybody wrong whenever Denver performs in truth call him up.Growing up in Roeland Park, Kansas, Jones participated in senior high school baseball at Diocesan Miege High School where he evolved right into the staff's best gamer, being actually a critical part when they gained 3 condition titles in his 4 years there certainly. In his senior year, he led his crew in every primary stat categories, balancing 18.8 aspects, eight rebounds and also 3 steals. Just obtaining one offer, from Stanford, as a three-star employ, Jones chose to take his talents to The Ranch.