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Jones-Garcia lands two-way deal with Spurs

Austin Peay guard Dez White, left, defends against Memphis forward David Jones (8) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Dec. 30, 2023, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Nikki Boertman)

SAN ANTONIO — Who says you can’t win big in Las Vegas?

After a stellar summer league run with the Spurs in Sin City, former Memphis Tiger David Jones-Garcia earns himself an NBA contract with San Antonio. According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, Jones-Garcia agreeing to a two-way deal with the Spurs after being named first team all-summer league, averaging almost 22 points a game and shooting 53 percent from both the floor and three-point range for the 4 and 1 Spurs.


The former Tiger bet on himself.

He reportedly turned down a two-million-dollar deal to join the Greek team Olympiacos in order to try to stick in the NBA and stick he has with a loaded and talented San Antonio team.