K. C. Jones
Basketball player and coach, Celtics legend
Born
May 25th, 1932
93 years ago
Died
December 25th, 2020
4 years ago — 88 years old
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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A prominent basketball player and coach, contributed significantly to the game. Played for the Boston Celtics from 1958 to 1967, winning eight consecutive NBA championships. Transitioned into coaching, leading the University of Massachusetts and later the Boston Celtics. Achieved success as a coach, winning two NBA championships with the Celtics in 1984 and 1986. Remembered for solid defensive skills and leadership on and off the court. Inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 1989.
Won eight NBA championships with Boston Celtics
Coached Boston Celtics to two NBA championships
Inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame
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