Shelton Jones is a retired American professional basketball

Basketball

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 player who was selected by the San Antonio Spurs

San Antonio Spurs

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 in the 2nd round (27th overall) of the 1988 NBA Draft

1988 NBA Draft

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. Shelton played only one year in the NBA during the 1988-89 season

1988-89 NBA season

-Statistics leaders:-NBA awards:*Most Valuable Player: Magic Johnson, Los Angeles Lakers*Rookie of the Year: Mitch Richmond, Golden State Warriors*Defensive Player of the Year: Mark Eaton, Utah Jazz...

, splitting time with the Spurs, Golden State Warriors

Golden State Warriors

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 and mainly, the Philadelphia 76ers

Philadelphia 76ers

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, for whom he also appeared in the NBA Slam Dunk Contest, finishing on 4th place after advancing to the semi-finals. He played collegiately at St. John's University

St. John's University (New York City)

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External links

• NBA stats @ basketballreference.com