Eddie Jones

Cross-checked Jones's official NBA and Heat profiles, All-NBA and steals-leader histories, Lakers career record, Hornets defensive records, and verified archived box scores. The five prioritize his complete Charlotte peak, the Lakers' 1998 playoff breakthrough, and elite two-way regular-season performances rather than relying on unverified later archive games.

1. #1. Jones produced 30 points, 10 assists, four steals, four rebounds, and three blocks while shooting 13-of-20 as Charlotte beat Golden State 113–106 during his All-NBA and steals-title season. NBA season review: Jones leads the league in steals in 1999-2000 · NBA official Warriors–Hornets box score
2. #2. Jones scored 32 points with six assists, five rebounds, and four steals as the Lakers beat Seattle 112–100 in 1998 Western semifinals Game 4, completing the series victory and reaching the conference finals for the first time in seven years. Lakers history: Jones's two-way All-Star emergence · NBA official SuperSonics–Lakers West semifinals Game 4 box score
3. #3. Jones set his career high with nine steals and added 22 points as Charlotte defeated eventual Eastern champion Indiana 98–89, embodying the ball pressure behind his league-leading 2.7 steals per game. NBA history: Jones owns Charlotte's top steals seasons · NBA official Pacers–Hornets box score
4. #4. Jones scored 34 points with a career-high 13 rebounds, four assists, three steals, and a block as the Lakers beat New Jersey 115–105 during his first All-Star season. NBA Lakers steals history: Jones's first All-Star season · NBA official Nets–Lakers box score
5. #5. Jones led Charlotte with 19 points, eight rebounds, eight assists, two steals, and a block as the Hornets beat Philadelphia 108–98 in 2000 first-round Game 2, tying the series during his lone All-NBA campaign. NBA All-NBA history: Jones earns 2000 Third Team honors · NBA official 76ers–Hornets first-round Game 2 box score

Reviewed through 2026-07-18