Last Updated on April 14, 2026 by Mat Diekhake
Here’s the detailed information on Sam Jones:
Player Profile
- Full Name: Samuel Jones
- Nationality: American
- Age: Passed away at age 88 (Born on June 24, 1933 – Died on December 30, 2021)
- Hometown: Wilmington, North Carolina, USA
- Height: 6 feet 4 inches (193 cm)
- Weight: 198 lbs (90 kg)
- Wingspan: 6 feet 5 inches
- Shoe Size: Size 14 (US)
- Number: 24 (with the Boston Celtics)
- Position: Shooting Guard
- High School: Laurinburg Institute in Laurinburg, North Carolina
- College: North Carolina Central University
- NBA Draft: 1957 NBA Draft, 1st round, 8th overall pick by the Boston Celtics
- Teams Played For:
- Boston Celtics (1957–1969)
- Championship Rings: 10 NBA Championships (1959–1966, 1968, 1969) with the Boston Celtics
- Kids: Information on children is not widely publicized
- Siblings: Information on siblings is not widely publicized
Sam Jones’s player archetype was that of a clutch scoring guard, a polished wing who thrived as a half-court shot-maker and late-game finisher within Boston’s dynasty years. He was not built around overwhelming strength or flashy creation, but his physical profile gave him enough size for a backcourt scorer, and he paired that with balance, touch, and one of the most reliable jump shots of his era. Defensively, he handled his role within a strong team structure, competing on the perimeter and using discipline more than gambling, while offensively he worked as a primary scorer who punished defenses with his pull-up game, smooth jumper, and calm execution in pressure moments. His play style was efficient, poised, and quietly devastating, built less on spectacle than on timing, footwork, and the kind of shot-making that repeatedly swung big games in Boston’s favor.
Sources:
NBA — Legends profile: Sam Jones
Basketball-Reference — Sam Jones Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft Status and more
Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame — Hall of Famers