Sam Jones (basketball, born 1933)

Samuel Jones (June 24, 1933 – December 30, 2021) was an American professional basketball player and shooting guard. Jones won the second most NBA championships of any player (10). He played for the Boston Celtics between 1957 until 1969. Jones was an assistant coach for the New Orleans Jazz between 1974 until 1975. Jones was born in Wilmington, North Carolina.

Jones died on December 30, 2021 at the age of 88.

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Category:1933 births
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Category:Boston Celtics players
Category:Sportspeople from North Carolina
Category:People from Wilmington, North Carolina
Category:Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame inductees