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K.C. Jones Retired

Guard · Boston Celtics · 6'4", 195 lb · Drafted 1956
8× NBA ChampionHall of FameBoston Celtics
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In short

K.C. Jones is a retired guard best known with the Boston Celtics. Eight-time champion defender. Career averages: 7.4 points, 3.5 rebounds and 4.3 assists per game.

Scoring map · K.C.’s projected shot profile
Hottest: Rim 33% · Top of key 3 13%
Rim — 33% of scoring, 27% of shotsCorner 3 (L) — 5% of scoring, 5% of shotsWing 3 (L) — 10% of scoring, 10% of shotsTop of key 3 — 13% of scoring, 14% of shotsWing 3 (R) — 13% of scoring, 13% of shotsCorner 3 (R) — 6% of scoring, 6% of shotsMid-range (L) — 4% of scoring, 6% of shotsPaint — 9% of scoring, 11% of shotsMid-range (R) — 6% of scoring, 8% of shots
  • Rim33%
  • Top of key 313%
  • Wing 3 (R)13%
Projected shot profile — modeled from role, spacing & shooting splits. Not tracked shot data.
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K.C. Jones is a retired Hall of Famer. Eight-time champion defender.

He averaged 7.4 points, 3.5 rebounds and 4.3 assists and won 8 championships over his career.

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Career avg
7.4 ppg
Guard
Rebounds
3.5 rpg
career
Assists
4.3 apg
career
Titles
8× champion
Boston Celtics
LIFE

Roots & the rise

K.C. Jones is a retired guard, most associated with the Boston Celtics.

Eight-time champion defender.

He retired with career averages of 7.4 points, 3.5 rebounds and 4.3 assists per game.

Sources: Career figures: documented sources. Role ratings: Balladex characterization.

BEYOND THE GAME

Legacy

Eight-time champion defender.

PERSONALITY

The person

A retired Hall of Famer and Boston Celtics name.

PLAYER DNA

Archetype & ratings

Archetype
Hall of Famer · guard
Temperament
Alpha
Leadership
85/100
Scoring62
Playmaking56
Rebounding48
Perimeter D54
Rim protection28
Spacing58
Athleticism76
Clutch58
Hall of FameBoston Celtics
ANALYSIS

What the numbers say

The legacy

Eight-time champion defender.

ADVANCED

Advanced & historical

Advanced metrics

Career PPG
7.4
per game
Career RPG
3.5
per game
Career APG
4.3
per game

Where he sits in history

LegacyEight-time champion defender.
Titles8× NBA champion.

Hardware

8×
NBA Champion
1×
NBA All-Star
HOF
Hall of Fame
OUTLOOK

Where it's headed

AI-generated · updated Retired

A Hall of Famer and Boston Celtics name.

K.C. Jones's career is complete: Eight-time champion defender.

Contract

Status
Retired · Hall of Fame
Bottom line

A Hall of Famer — 8× champion with the Boston Celtics.

FAQ

Quick answers

What were K.C. Jones's career averages?

K.C. Jones averaged 7.4 points, 3.5 rebounds and 4.3 assists per game.

Is K.C. Jones retired?

Yes — K.C. Jones is a retired guard and a Hall of Famer.