Seth Jones' father is Popeye Jones, a former NBA player who had a successful 11-year career as a power forward and center. Known for his rebounding, defense, and physical play, Popeye played for several teams including the Dallas Mavericks, Toronto Raptors, Denver Nuggets, Washington Wizards, and Golden State Warriors. After his playing career, he transitioned into coaching, holding assistant coaching positions with various NBA teams. His experiences and knowledge of the game have undoubtedly influenced Seth's development as a professional hockey player.
