Sam Jones
Sam Jones, Boston Celtics, 1969.jpg
Jones playing for the Boston Celtics in 1969
Personal information
Born(1933-06-24)June 24, 1933
Wilmington, North Carolina
DiedDecember 30, 2021(2021-12-30)(aged 88)
Boca Raton, Florida
NationalityAmerican
Listed height6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Listed weight198 lb (90 kg)
Career information
High schoolLaurinburg Institute
(Laurinburg, North Carolina)
CollegeNorth Carolina Central (1951–1954, 1956–1957)
NBA draft1957 / Round: 1 / Pick: 8th overall
Selected by the Boston Celtics
Playing career1957–1969
PositionShooting guard
Number24
Coaching career1974–1975
Career history
As player:
1957–1969Boston Celtics
As coach:
1974–1975New Orleans Jazz (assistant)
Career highlights and awards
  • 10× NBA champion (1959–1966, 1968, 1969)
  • 5× NBA All-Star (1962, 1964–1966, 1968)
  • 3× All-NBA Second Team (1965–1967)
  • NBA anniversary team (25th, 50th, 75th)
  • No. 24 retired by Boston Celtics
Career statistics
Points15,411 (17.7 ppg)
Rebounds4,305 (4.9 rpg)
Assists2,209 (2.5 apg)
Stats Edit this at Wikidata at NBA.com
Stats at Basketball-Reference.com
Basketball Hall of Fame as player
College Basketball Hall of Fame
Inducted in 2006