Beyond the Hardwood is a nationally recognized youth development and corporate engagement platform led by Dr. Jumaine Jones — 2001 NBA Finals Starter, Hall of Famer, Gold Medalist, and 16-year professional athlete.
Drafted 27th overall in the 1999 NBA Draft. 2001 Eastern Conference Champion and NBA Finals starter with the Philadelphia 76ers alongside Allen Iverson. Eight years in the NBA — 76ers, Cavaliers, Celtics, Lakers, Bobcats, Suns.
Eight more years internationally across Italy, Russia, Israel, Bulgaria, and Mexico. Gold Medalist. Hall of Fame inductee. 16 years of professional basketball at the highest level.
After basketball, Dr. Jones earned his doctorate and founded Beyond the Hardwood — a 501(c)(3) nonprofit deploying retired professional athletes into corporate, school, nonprofit, and community settings nationwide through a provisionally patented deployment system. Not a speaker's bureau. A system.
Philadelphia 76ers, Cleveland Cavaliers, Boston Celtics, Los Angeles Lakers, Charlotte Bobcats, Phoenix Suns. 2001 NBA Finals starter.
Italy, Russia, Israel, Bulgaria, Mexico. Gold Medalist. 16 years of professional basketball across the world.
Founded Beyond the Hardwood. 501(c)(3) nonprofit. 3-Pillar System and C.A.D.I. framework. Corporate, schools, nonprofits, Pro-Am Series.
Beyond the Hardwood is available for press features, media interviews, podcast appearances, keynote bookings, and corporate speaking engagements nationwide.
Topics Dr. Jones speaks on:
Resilience under pressure, mental wellness in athletics, youth development, corporate team culture, financial literacy, transition from professional sports, building nonprofit organizations, and community leadership.
Media Contact:
Russell S. Fletcher, COO
russell@beyondthehardwood.world
470-645-2447
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Nationwide availability. Corporate keynotes, media appearances, community events, and private engagements.