Legendary Boston Celtics player, coach K.C. Jones dies at 88

[malaise]

https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/30595836/boston-celtics-legend-kc-jones-dies-88

K.C. Jones, who personified winning as a hard-nosed point guard and then coach of the Boston Celtics during a Hall of Fame career, has died, the Celtics announced Friday. He was 88.

K.C. was Jones' given name, although some joked the "C" stood for championships. It was easy to see why.

He played nine seasons in the NBA, all with the Celtics, and won titles in eight of them -- the third most in league history, behind only longtime teammates Bill Russell (11) and Sam Jones (10). That success carried over to his coaching days, when he won three titles (one as an assistant, two as a head coach) during Boston's run of success in the 1980s with Larry Bird & Co.

He also won a championship in 1972 as an assistant coach with the Los Angeles Lakers.

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And he was a legend.

[ProfessorGAC]

1. RIP, KC

Dude, had a fast basketball mind. Saw the whole game at once.
And, knew how to respect others. That's what made him a great coach.
He had Alzheimer's, so not sure how far he slid at the end. Hopefully, not too far.

[malaise]

4. There's a lovely photo with him and Bill Russell at the link

I want to be dead before Alzheimer's hits me.
He was a good man

[dhill926]

2. a great player and coach....

still can remember watching those 60's teams play....

[OAITW r.2.0]

3. Just watched the rerun of the 1986 Championship season.

KC Jones was a class guy....Celtics lost 2 greats in the last few weeks.

[mobeau69]

5. RIP KC

[rurallib]

6. One of the heroes of my youth

Rest In Peace, KC

[dameatball]

7. I was a gym rat 60's - 70's. Loved those teams and KC.