Sam Jones, North Carolina Central legend and NBA Hall of Famer, dies at 88

Posted Jan 1, 2022
Basketball Hall of Famer Sam Jones, a North Carolina Central legend and Boston Celtics' "Mr. Clutch" whose sharp shooting fueled the NBA's longest dynasty and earned him 10 NBA titles has died at the age of 88. Celtics coach Red Auerbach discovered Jones when he went to North Carolina to scout the national champion Tar Heels for the upcoming draft. (WTVD)

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