K.C. Jones Trivia Quiz

Answer: 1932

He was born May 25, 1932 in Taylor, Texas. His father named him after his grandfather. He and his family moved to California. He graduated from Commerce High School in San Francisco. He graduated from the University of San Francisco. In 1955 and 1956 he helped his college win NCAA championships. His number four jersey was retired by the University of San Francisco.

Answer: Bill Russell

Russell and Jones, with the help of forward Mike Farmer, led the University of San Francisco to NCAA basketball championships in 1955 and 1956. Each of these three is considered among the greatest defensive players in NCAA history. Jones and Russell also played together on the gold medal winning US Olympic basketball team in 1956. Jones and Russell played together on the Boston Celtics from 1957 through 1967.

Some of their team mates were: Sam Jones, Arnie Risen, Tom "Satch" Sanders, Frank Ramsey, Mel Counts, Jim Loscutoff, and John Thompson.

Answer: 1956 Olympics

In the 1956 Melbourne Summer Olympics, the USA team went 8-0 and won the gold medal. They were led by Bill Russell's 14.9 points a game. K. C. Jones was third in scoring with 10.9 points a game. The Cleveland Browns were interested in trying him as an NFL defensive back but he chose basketball. When he played there was no G League and no D League.

Answer: Boston Celtics

His career in Boston is legendary. He began playing behind Bob Cousy. After the retirements of Cousy and Bill Sharman, the Celtics backcourt was K.C. Jones and Sam Jones-aka "The Jones Boys." Sam was a great shooter. K.C. was the league's best defensive guard.

Answer: Guard

He was about six foot one inch tall. He never averaged more than nine points a game in the NBA. His game was defense and setting up plays for his team mates. He always covered the opposition's best guard. In a typical week he would cover Oscar Robertson, Jerry West and Hal Greer-all fabulous shooters.

Answer: eight

He played nine NBA seasons in the NBA and won eight championships. He won championships as a player from 1959-1966. Red Auerbach was then the Celtic's Coach and manager.

After the retirements of Bob Cousy and Bill Sharman, the Boston backcourt was K.C. Jones as point guard and Sam Jones at shooting guard. The "Jones Boys" were a backcourt to be feared in the NBA. Sam was a fabulous shooter and K.C. could penetrate the defense and toss the ball out for his team mates to shoot.

Answer: two

He won as the Celtics' coach in 1984 and 1986. He won championships as an assistant coach in 1972 and 1981. K. C. Jones and Bill Russell were the first two people to win championships as players in college basketball, Olympic Games, the NBA and as head coaches in the NBA.

Answer: 1989

K. C. Jones is near the top of the list of people who have won the most NBA championships as a player- several of whom Celtics, such as Bill Russell and Sam Jones. K.C. Jones was greatly admired for his defense, his leadership, and his sense of team. Although he never averaged more than nine points a game, he was an integral part of the Celtics' dynasty.

Answer: 67.4%

This is a remarkable winning percentage in the NBA. He was head coach of the Celtics, the Seattle Super Sonics, and the Washington/Capital Bullets. As a professional coach he won 552 games and lost only 306 games. His winning percentage as a Celtics coach was over 75%. He also was head coach for Brandeis University.

Answer: The Chuck Daly Lifetime Achievement Award

This award is given for a lifetime of high quality coaching, maintaining high standards, integrity and the advancement of the sport of basketball. It is named after the famous coach, Chuck Daly. Some other winners were Pat Riley, Lenny Wilkens, and Jack Ramsey.