In 2025, Popeye Jones became an Assistant Coach for the Dallas Mavericks. He was born in Dresden, Tennessee attended and played at Murray State University. Coach Jones was selected in the second round by the Houston Rockets in the 1992 NBA Draft and went on to play for the Dallas Mavericks, Toronto Raptors, Boston Celtics, Denver Nuggets, Washington Wizards, and Golden State Warriors.

NBA COACHING EXPERIENCE

2025-Present – Dallas Mavericks (Assistant Coach – Jason Kidd)

2021-2025– Denver Nuggets (Assistant Coach – Michael Malone & David Adelman)

2020-2021 – Philadelphia 76ers (Assistant Coach – Doc Rivers)

2013-2020 – Indiana Pacers (Assistant Coach – Frank Vogel & Nate McMillan)

2010-2013 – New Jersey/Brooklyn Nets (Assistant Coach – Avery Johnson & P.J. Carlesimo)