SAMJONES
BOSTON CELTICSSam Jones — 10× NBA champion, 5× All-Star, "Mr. Clutch." Career stats, bio and legacy of the Boston Celtics dynasty's premier clutch shooter.
10×NBA CHAMPION
5×ALL-STAR
3xALL-NBA
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Sam Jones biography — NBA career story, legacy, championships, awards and personal background.
Career timeline, milestones, and place among all-time greats.
Ten championship rings — second only to teammate Bill Russell's eleven — make Sam Jones one of the most decorated winners in the history of American team sports, yet his game-saving shots earned him the more personal nickname "Mr. Clutch." Born June 24, 1933, in Laurinburg, North Carolina. Died December 30, 2021, in Boca Raton, Florida, at age 88. Height 6 ft 4 in (193 cm).
He played at North Carolina Central (1951–1954, 1956–1957) under Hall of Fame coach John McLendon. Drafted 8th overall by the Boston Celtics in 1957, he spent his entire 12-season career with the franchise, part of a dynasty that won eight consecutive championships from 1959 to 1966.
Jones won 10 NBA championships in total, was a five-time NBA All-Star, and made the All-NBA Second Team three times, known for a soft bank shot and knack for hitting decisive shots late in playoff games.
Career totals: 15,411 points (17.7 ppg), 4,305 rebounds (4.9 rpg), 2,209 assists (2.5 apg) over 871 games.
His No. 24 was retired by the Boston Celtics. Named to the NBA's 25th, 50th, and 75th Anniversary Teams. Inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 1984.
Sam Jones quick facts — Height 6'4. 17.7 PPG career average. Championship years: 1959, 1960, 1961, 1962, 1963, 1964, 1965, 1966, 1968, 1969.
Height, weight, draft year, and years in the league.
Sam Jones career statistics summary — 17.7 PPG career average.
Regular-season averages and totals across the full NBA career.
Sam Jones career highs — best single-game performances in points, rebounds, assists and more.
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Sam Jones advanced stats — PER, win shares, BPM and overall impact metrics.
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Sam Jones playoff stats — postseason points, rebounds, assists and games played.
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Sam Jones All-Star Game stats — appearances, minutes and showcase performance.
Mid-season exhibition stats across every All-Star selection.
Sam Jones NBA transactions — trades, signings and team changes by date.
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FAQ about Sam Jones — rings, MVP awards, career stats, height.
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Sam Jones averaged 17.7 points, 4.9 rebounds, 2.5 assists per game in the regular season.
Sam Jones filmography — movies, documentaries and on-screen basketball roles.
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Players similar to Sam Jones — statistical peers by position, peak seasons and career arc.
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