Sam Jones(#24)

Height: 6-4

Weight: 198 lbs.

Position: Shooting Guard and Small Forward and Point Guard

Born: June 24, 1933 in Wilmington, North Carolina

Age Drafted: 24

College: North Carolina Central University

Source: Basketball Reference

Strengths

A versatile perimeter player who can technically play the PG, SG and SF spots, Jones is best at SG where his nickname the Shooter rings true as he is a dead eye shooter with 3pt range (projected) and was a consistent offensive force during his career including four consecutive seasons averaging 20 points or better (1965–68). Good rebounder for a perimeter player (4.9 per game for career) and capable passer although looks to score first (2.5 assists/game). Lightning quick player with good leaping ability. Comes into the league closer to his potential than most at age 24.

Weaknesses

Tends to stay on the perimeter even tho he has the ability to get to the hoop. Limited strength will slow him down at times, no post up game to speak of and can be pounded on by bigger wings when asked to defend in the block.

Notes

5 Time All Star, 3 Time 2nd Team All NBA, 10 Time NBA Champion, Drafted by the Boston Celtics in the 1st round (8th pick) of the 1957 NBA Draft. Nicknamed the Shooter Basketball Hall of Fame (1984)

Current Attributes

INS	JPS	FTS	3PS	HND	PAS	ORB	DRB	PSD	PRD	STL	BLK	QCK	STR	JMP	STA
2	4	4	3.5	3	2	2	3	1	3.5	3.5	1	4.5	2.5	4.5	5

Potential Attributes

INS	JPS	FTS	3PS	HND	PAS	ORB	DRB	PSD	PRD	STL	BLK
2.5	5	4.5	4.5	3.5	3	2.5	3.5	2.5	4	4	2