The American figured last year in the list of the 75 best players in the history of the competition
01 ene 2022 . Updated at 6:37 PM
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Sam Jones, legend of the Boston Celtics and winner of 10 NBA rings, he died Thursday at age 88. Regarded as one of the most important scorers in league history, Jones is ranked second in the players with more titles in the NBA only behind Bill Russell, winner of 11 rings and his teammate on the Celtics who led Red Auerbach.
“Sam Jones was one of the most talented, versatile, and most talented shooters clutch (decisive under the pressure of the last seconds) for the most successful team and dominant in NBA history“The Boston franchise said in a statement. With this praise, the Boston team referred to the 11 titles won by the legendary Celtics who, from the second half of the 1950s and throughout the 1960s, won 11 championships practically in a row.
In Memoriam: Sam Jones (1933-2021) pic.twitter.com/3qhNpiezto
– NBA (@NBA) January 1, 2022
Jones did not appear in the squad that took the first ring of that excellent streak (1956-1957 season), but he was in the next 10 that the Celtics got between the 1958-1959 and 1968-1969 courses. The escort was the ideal companion on the outside for the inner might of Russell, received the eloquent nickname of The Shooter (the shooter) and was known for his effective plank throwing technique.
