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Sam Jones Retired

Guard · Boston Celtics · 6'4", 195 lb · Drafted 1957
10× NBA ChampionHall of FameBoston Celtics
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In short

Sam Jones is a retired guard best known with the Boston Celtics. Ten-time champion Celtic. Career averages: 17.7 points, 4.9 rebounds and 2.5 assists per game.

Scoring map · Sam’s projected shot profile
Hottest: Rim 33% · Top of key 3 13%
Rim — 33% of scoring, 28% of shotsCorner 3 (L) — 6% of scoring, 5% of shotsWing 3 (L) — 12% of scoring, 12% of shotsTop of key 3 — 13% of scoring, 14% of shotsWing 3 (R) — 11% of scoring, 12% of shotsCorner 3 (R) — 6% of scoring, 5% of shotsMid-range (L) — 5% of scoring, 7% of shotsPaint — 9% of scoring, 11% of shotsMid-range (R) — 5% of scoring, 7% of shots
  • Rim33%
  • Top of key 313%
  • Wing 3 (L)12%
Projected shot profile — modeled from role, spacing & shooting splits. Not tracked shot data.
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Sam Jones is a retired Hall of Famer. Ten-time champion Celtic.

He averaged 17.7 points, 4.9 rebounds and 2.5 assists and won 10 championships over his career.

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Career avg
17.7 ppg
Guard
Rebounds
4.9 rpg
career
Assists
2.5 apg
career
Titles
10× champion
Boston Celtics
LIFE

Roots & the rise

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

Ten-time champion Celtic.

He retired with career averages of 17.7 points, 4.9 rebounds and 2.5 assists per game.

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

BEYOND THE GAME

Legacy

Ten-time champion Celtic.

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
Scoring76
Playmaking48
Rebounding52
Perimeter D54
Rim protection28
Spacing58
Athleticism78
Clutch58
Hall of FameBoston Celtics
ANALYSIS

What the numbers say

The legacy

Ten-time champion Celtic.

ADVANCED

Advanced & historical

Advanced metrics

Career PPG
17.7
per game
Career RPG
4.9
per game
Career APG
2.5
per game

Where he sits in history

LegacyTen-time champion Celtic.
Titles10× NBA champion.

Hardware

10×
NBA Champion
5×
NBA All-Star
HOF
Hall of Fame
OUTLOOK

Where it's headed

AI-generated · updated Retired

A Hall of Famer and Boston Celtics name.

Sam Jones's career is complete: Ten-time champion Celtic.

Contract

Status
Retired · Hall of Fame
Bottom line

A Hall of Famer — 10× champion with the Boston Celtics.

FAQ

Quick answers

What were Sam Jones's career averages?

Sam Jones averaged 17.7 points, 4.9 rebounds and 2.5 assists per game.

Is Sam Jones retired?

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