Sam Jones (basketball, born 1933)'s Success and Achievements in Timeline
A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of Sam Jones (basketball, born 1933).
Sam Jones (1933-2021) was a celebrated American professional basketball player, renowned as a shooting guard for the Boston Celtics. A five-time NBA All-Star, Jones earned the nicknames "Mr. Clutch" and "the Shooter" for his exceptional quickness and ability to make game-winning shots, particularly in the playoffs. He won 10 NBA championships, the second-most of any player, trailing only his teammate Bill Russell. Jones was also one of three Celtics players to participate in all eight of the team's consecutive championships from 1959-1966. He is an inductee of the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.
1959: Celtics' Championship Run Begins
In 1959, Sam Jones began his run with the Boston Celtics as part of their eight consecutive championships.
1959: First NBA Championship
In 1959, Sam Jones played on his first championship team.
1962: First All-Star Appearance
In 1962, Sam Jones earned his first NBA All-Star appearance.
1962: NAIA Basketball Hall of Fame Induction
In 1962, Sam Jones was inducted into the NAIA Basketball Hall of Fame.
October 29, 1965: 51 Points vs. Detroit Pistons
On October 29, 1965, Sam Jones scored 51 points against the Detroit Pistons, marking Boston's sixth-best single-game scoring output at the time of his death.
1965: All-NBA Second Team Selection
In 1965, Sam Jones was named to the All-NBA Second Team, part of a three-year streak.
1966: End of Celtics' Championship Streak
In 1966, Sam Jones completed his run with the Boston Celtics as part of their eight consecutive championships.
1966: 1966 NBA Finals Game 7
In the 1966 NBA Finals, Sam Jones recorded 22 points and 5 rebounds in Game 7, contributing to the Celtics' eighth straight NBA Finals win.
1968: NBA Championship
In 1968, Sam Jones played on another championship team, totaling 10 NBA Championships in his career.
1971: NBA 25th Anniversary Team
In 1971, Sam Jones was named to the NBA 25th Anniversary Team.
1984: Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame Induction
In 1984, Sam Jones was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.
1996: NBA 50th Anniversary Team
In 1996, Sam Jones was named one of the 50 Greatest Players in NBA History.
2019: American Basketball Hall of Fame Induction
In 2019, Sam Jones was part of the inaugural class inducted into the American Basketball Hall of Fame.
2021: Jones's Playoff Record
As of the 2021 postseason, Sam Jones' record stood at 2,909 points in 154 playoff games, ranking 92nd best in NBA history.
2021: NBA 75th Anniversary Team
In 2021, Sam Jones was named to the NBA 75th Anniversary Team.
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