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On June 19, 2016, the Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the Golden State Warriors 93-89, concluding an incredible comeback after falling behind 3-1 in the series. This championship was a first for numerous Cavs players, including Kevin Love, Kyrie Irving, J.R. Smith, and Dahntay Jones, a veteran small forward playing for his eighth NBA franchise. For any longtime player, especially one with double digit years in the league, this would be the happy ending to their story. However, for Dahntay Jones, there was no time for rest after hoisting the trophy.
Following his title-winning season and one last Finals run with the Cavaliers, Jones completed Harvard Business School and the NBA’s Crossover Into Business program, a collaboration of students and athletes with a focus on learning business essentials. Earlier this year, he was named the Managing Partner and Vice President of the smart home-focused company Pearl Homes, where he works to create sustainable, approachable smart home communities utilizing LEED-certified development.
And, while much of the former NBA champion’s time is focused on residential innovations, he still finds time to come back to the court, playing for the Big3 league’s “3’s Company” team under head coach (and former NBA star) Michael Cooper. In our exclusive conversation, the multitalented Jones reveals his aspirations with Pearl Homes and how technology has drastically changed professional basketball.
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