Samuel Jones (June 24, 1933 – December 30, 2021) was an American professional basketball player and shooting guard. During his playing career, he was known for his quickness and game-winning shots, especially during the NBA playoffs. He has the second most NBA championships of any player (10), behind his teammate Bill Russell (11). He was also one of only three Boston Celtics (along with teammates Bill Russell and K. C. Jones) to be part of the Celtics' eight consecutive championships from 1959 to 1966. He is a member of the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. He was also inducted into the American Basketball Hall of Fame on Oct 13, 2019, in Detroit, Michigan.
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Samuel Jones 24 June 1933 Wilmington, North Carolina, USA
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30 December 2021 (aged 88)
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Zodiac | Cancer |
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