KC Jones died today at the age of 88 years old. The Hall of Famer won eight titles as a player and two more as a head coach, and his is number 25 has been retired by the team.
The Boston Celtics issued the following statement about Jones’ passing:
“Where K.C. Jones went, winning was sure to follow. K.C. – his given name – was a twelve-time NBA champion as player and coach, a two-time NCAA champion, and a Gold medal-winning Olympian and Hall of Famer. In NBA history, only teammates Bill Russell and Sam Jones have more championship rings during their playing careers.