Who is Shakara, Girlfriend of Derrick Jones Jr.? His Parents, Family, Salary, Jersey

Derrick Jones Jr. is an NBA basketball player for the Chicago Bulls in the United States. Before joining the Phoenix Suns in 2016, he played one season of college basketball for the UNLV Runnin’ Rebels. Jones declared for the 2016 NBA draft on April 7, 2016, but by not hiring an agent, he left open the potential of returning to UNLV or attending another college program.

 

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Jones acquired an agent later that month and remained in the draft. Jones went undrafted in the 2016 NBA Draft and then signed with the Sacramento Kings for the 2016 NBA Summer League. He could not take part in the Kings during the tournament due to a groin ailment.

Derrick Jones Jr.’s Girlfriend

 

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Derrick is a Chicago Bulls star and is not a married guy, but he is dating someone from the very beginning. Derrick is in a live-in relationship with his long-term girlfriend, Shakara.

 

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Shakara is an Instagram influencer and model. She came to the limelight 6 years ago when she was spotted with Derrick. The couple is so in love and often shares pictures of each other on their social media.

 

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The couple gave birth to 2 beautiful kids, 2 sons, Prince and Roman. They are a happy family and look adorable together.

Derrick Jones Jr.’s Parents and Family

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Derrick was born on 15 February 1997 in Chester, Pennsylvania, the US to parents Derrick Jones Sr. and Otiesse Jonas. He is very close to his family and his family is also very supportive.

 

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He is not the only child in the family as has 3 siblings, 1 brother and 2 sisters named Lakeem Johnson, Dej’sha Jones, and On’Jesha Jones respectively. He is a family man and loves them all very much.

Derrick Jones Jr.’s Salary

Derrick is under contract with the Bulls for $9,720,900 this season. His net worth is somewhere between $1 million to $5 million.

Derrick Jones Jr.’s Jersey

Derrick is currently playing as a small forward as well as a power forward for the Bulls and wears jersey number 5 for them. Before Derrick, 13 other players had carried this number. Among them, there was a player named Andres Nocioni, he carried this number for 4 long years that is from 2005 to 2009.