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NLEX brings in DeQuan Jones as new import for 2024 PBA Governors’ Cup  

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The NLEX Road Warriors announce the signing of DeQuan Jones as their new import for the remainder of the 2024 PBA Governors’ Cup.

Jones will replace Myke Henry as the foreign guest player of the Road Warriors starting Thursday, September 12.

In the seven games he played for the Road Warriors, Henry averaged 25.85 points and 8.14 rebounds.

NLEX is currently 3-4 in Group B.

NLEX gets an explosive scorer in Jones, “With DeQuan, we gain an experienced player who has played all over the world. He will help us rally and secure a spot in the playoffs,” said NRW head coach Jong Uichico.

Though undrafted in the 2012 NBA Draft, Jones was able to secure a contract and play for the Orlando Magic during the 2012-13 season.

He also played for G League teams Reno and Fort Wayne. During his time with the Chargers in 2018, he was hailed as the G League’s Most Improved Player while also winning the Slam Dunk title.

Jones also made stops in Italy, Japan, France, and Israel.

Last season, he played for B. League team Shiga, playing alongside former Road Warrior Kiefer Ravena.

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