NBA legend Dwyane Wade delivers powerful shout-out to Kam Jones after No. 38 NBA draft pick by Indiana Pacers
Dwyane Wade and Kam Jones. Image via:|Kam Jones' NBA dream took a big leap forward on draft night when the Indiana Pacers selected him with the 38th overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft. While Jones was celebrating, he received a heartfelt note from Dwyane Wade.
The three-time NBA champion and Marquette icon sent a powerful video message to Jones, praising the young guard's hard work and encouraging him for what lies ahead. Wade's message was quite personal. He was right there on campus at Marquette, celebrating alongside the very team that helped shape Jones' path.
Dwyane Wade sends an emotional message to Marquette standout Kam Jones as he joins the Indiana Pacers
Dwyane Wade, who also came through the Marquette program before being drafted No. 5 overall in 2003, made it a point to return to Milwaukee on draft night.
As Jones heard his name called, Wade's pride was evident in a video posted by Marquette's social media team.
'I'm on campus right now. I'm with the team. We're all thinking about you. We all cheered for you. We're all rooting for you. Congratulations on getting drafted tonight,' Wade said. 'Your dreams are starting to become true. There's more work to do, but congratulations on where you're at. It's a start.'
Jones, a 23-year-old senior, ended his college career as one of the most dynamic scorers in the Big East.
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He averaged 19.2 points and 5.9 assists per game in his final season. His 2,044 total points rank second all-time at Marquette, showing the impact he left behind. While his three-point shooting dipped to 31.1% this season, he still finished his career at 36.6% over four years. Indeed, it was the evidence of his deep-range potential.
But beyond scoring, Jones brings NBA-ready skills with solid size and high-level playmaking.
The Pacers finalized a trade with the San Antonio Spurs to secure his draft rights. Now, he joined the team that lost their 2025 NBA championship to OKC Thunder by a thin margin.
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Jones becomes the fourth Marquette player drafted in the last three years and the sixth Marquette guard drafted since 1990. With Wade's blessing and the Pacers' belief in him, Kam Jones' next chapter in the big league promises high potential as he sails his boat for the rookie year.
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