NEWARK, N.J. — They found each other underneath the stands of the hockey/basketball arena. Seth Jones, the son, the NHL draft pick, waded through the crowd in his new hat and jersey. Popeye Jones, the father, the former NBA player, waited in his dark suit. The Predators couldn't believe it when Seth Jones was still available at fourth overall. (USA Today)“What’s up?” the son said, a blank look on his face. The father hugged his son, patting the logo on the jersey. Both smiled. Both talked. Then the father put his arm around his son and led him down the hall for a private word, ahead of the TV cameras trailing them, away from the hype and hubbub. No, Seth Jones did not go to the Colorado...
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