K.C. Jones (born May 25, 1932 in Taylor, Texas) is a former pro basketball player and coach. He played college basketball at the University of San Francisco and, along with Bill Russell, led the Dons to two NCAA championships in 1955 and 1956. During his playing days, he was known as a tenacious defender. Jones spent all of his nine seasons in the NBA with the Boston Celtics, being part of eight championship teams from 1959 to 1966. After Boston lost to the Philadelphia 76ers in the 1967 playoffs, Jones ended his playing career. May 25 is the 145th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (146th in leap years). ... 1932 is a leap year starting on a Friday. ... Taylor is a city located in Williamson County, Texas. ... Basketball Basketball is a ball sport in which two teams of five players each try to score points by throwing a ball through a hoop. ... College basketball refers to the American basketball league organized by the National Collegiate Athletic Association, or NCAA. Division I Mens Basketball As of the 2004-05 season, there are currently 330 colleges and universities fielding Division I Mens Basketball teams. ... University logo The University of San Francisco is a private, coeducational Roman Catholic university in the United States. ... Bill Russell being carried off the court after leading USF to its first NCAA basketball tournament title in 1955. ... The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA, often said NC-Double-A) is a voluntary association of about 1200 institutions, conferences, organizations and individuals that organizes the athletics programs of many colleges and universities in the United States. ... The National Basketball Association of the United States and Canada, commonly known as the NBA, is the premier professional basketball league in North America. ... The Boston Celtics are a National Basketball Association team based in Boston, Massachusetts. ... 1959 was a common year starting on Thursday (link will take you to calendar). ... -1... The Philadelphia 76ers are a National Basketball Association team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, also known as the Sixers for short. ...

In 1973 he became headcoach of the Capital Bullets (which became the Washington Bullets one year later), coaching them for three seasons. In 1983 he took over as headcoach of the Boston Celtics, replacing Bill Fitch. Jones guided the Larry Bird-lead Celtics to a championship in 1984 and 1986. He briefly coached the Seattle SuperSonics in 1990 and 1991 as well. 1973 was a common year starting on Monday. ... Washington Bullets may refer to either the former name of the Washington Wizards basketball team or the song by The Clash, Washington Bullets (song). ... 1983 is an integer and composite number that represents a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Bill Fitch (born 1935) is an NBA coach who has been successful in making teams playoff contenders throughout his coaching career. ... Larry Joe Bird (born December 7, 1956) is a former NBA basketball player. ... 1984 is a leap year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... 1986 is a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... The Seattle SuperSonics are a National Basketball Association team based in Seattle, Washington, USA. Founded: 1967 Also known as: The Sonics Home Arena: KeyArena Uniform colors: Green and yellow Logo design: A green circle, with a yellow basketball, a white S superimposed NBA Championships: 1979 2004-05 Record: 52-30... 1990 is a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar. ... 1991 is a common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

"K.C." is his full forename.