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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 inducted to the Hall of Fame as a Player in 1984 . When was Sam Jones drafted? Sam Jones was drafted by Minneapolis Lakers , 8th round (3rd pick, 59th overall), 1956 NBA Draft , and Boston Celtics , 1st round (8th pick, 8th overall), 1957 NBA Draft .
- June 24, 1933
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 Thursday in Florida.
Sep 14, 2021 · Sam Jones was a scoring machine, powering the Celtics' dynasty of the 1960s and winning 10 NBA titles in his career. Jones, oddly enough, was devastated. Although he was willing to give pro ...
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 · The Boston Celtics great and Hall of Famer Sam Jones has passed away at the age of 88, according to the Celtics and his son. Jones died on Thursday night, according to his son Aubre, who said his ...
Sam Jones was one of the most talented, versatile, and clutch shooters for the most successful and dominant teams in NBA history. He played 12 seasons for the Celtics, scoring 15,411 points and winning 10 championships. He was known as "The Shooter" and "Mr. Clutch" for his playoff scoring average of 18.9 points per game. He died at the age of 88 in 2021.
