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Samuel Jones (June 24, 1933 – December 30, 2021) was an American professional basketball player who was a shooting guard for the Boston Celtics in the National Basketball Association (NBA). A five-time NBA All-Star, he was known for his quickness and game-winning shots, especially during the NBA playoffs.
- 1957–1969
- 1957: 1st round, 8th overall pick
- North Carolina Central (1951–1954, 1956–1957)
Sam Jones was a shooting guard who played for the Boston Celtics from 1957 to 1969. He won 10 NBA championships, was a five-time All-Star and a three-time All-NBA selection, and was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1984.
- June 24, 1933
Sep 14, 2021 · Called “Mr. Clutch” by many of his peers, Sam Jones was one of the linchpins of the fabulous Boston juggernaut of the 1950s and 1960s. His uncannily accurate bank shots, lightning quickness,...
Dec 31, 2021 · Sam Jones, a Hall of Famer and one of the most prolific champions in NBA history, passed away in Florida on Thursday night. He played 12 seasons with the Celtics, won 10 titles, and was known for his clutch shooting and bank shot.
Dec 31, 2021 · Dec. 31, 2021. Sam Jones, the Boston Celtics’ sharpshooting Hall of Fame guard who played on 10 N.B.A. championship teams, a milestone exceeded only by his teammate Bill Russell, died on...
Sam Jones was a versatile and clutch shooter who won 10 NBA championships with the Celtics from 1957 to 1969. He scored 15,411 points in the regular season and made many game-winning shots in the playoffs, earning him the nickname "Mr. Clutch".
Dec 31, 2021 · Dec. 31, 2021 3:13 PM PT. BOSTON — Basketball Hall of Famer Sam Jones, the Boston Celtics’ “Mr. Clutch” whose sharp shooting fueled the league’s longest dynasty and earned him 10 NBA titles —...
