ESPN ranked Michael Jordan as the greatest NBA player of all time, with LeBron James No. 2. Did they get it right? (via ESPN)
Long before there was"Playoff Rondo," Jones earned the nickname"Mr. Clutch" for his penchant for delivering in the biggest moments. As a five-time All-Star, Jones was hardly ineffective during the regular season, but he increased his scoring average in the playoffs every year from 1961-62 through 1966-67 -- peaking at 28.6 PPG in 1965 -- as the Celtics won five championships during that span.
His 34.0 points per game that season is also the highest point total for a player at that height in NBA history.1968-71 San Diego Rockets, 1971-72, 1981-84 Houston Rockets; 1972-73 Baltimore Bullets, 1973-74 Capital Bullets, 1974-81 Washington BulletsThe"Big E" made an immediate impact, averaging 28.4 points and 17.1 rebounds as a rookie in 1968-69.
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