NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Ronald “Popeye” Jones played 11 seasons in the NBA, his first coming at the age of 23.He can’t imagine how difficult it must be to turn professional at 19 years old.His son Seth, whose chosen sport is hockey, is living that reality this season. In fact, when training camp began, Seth was still 18.To put himself in his son’s shoes, Popeye Jones, now an assistant coach with the Indiana Pacers, has had to recall what it was like for some of his younger teammates during his playing days. Tracy McGrady was an 18-year-old teammate in 1997-98 with Toronto, and Kwame Brown was 19 when Jones played with Washington in 2001-02.Being around those players has helped Popeye Jones help Seth understand the kinds of advice he needs to impart — especially when things aren’t going well.”I’m just an encouraging father,” says the elder Jones. “Just keep learning and the biggest thing is don’t get too high, don’t get too low and some nights it’s not going to be good, and some nights, it’s going to be better; and you’re going to think you’re the best player in the world — but you’€™re not . . . It’s a… Read full this story
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