In 2026, Popeye Jones became an Assistant Coach for the Orlando Magic. He was born in Tennessee and attended and played at Murray State University, where he received a bachelor’s degree in independent studies – emphasis in occupational safety and health. 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, Golden State Warriors, and also played professionally overseas in Italy.

NBA COACHING EXPERIENCE

2026-Present – Orlando Magic (Assistant Coach – Sean Sweeney)

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)