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Bob Cousy Retired

Guard · Boston Celtics · 6'4", 195 lb · Drafted 1950
6× NBA Champion1× MVPHall of FameBoston Celtics
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In short

Bob Cousy is a retired guard and Hall of Famer who starred for the Boston Celtics. The Houdini of the Hardwood — basketball's first great playmaker. Career averages: 18.4 points, 5.2 rebounds and 7.5 assists per game.

Scoring map · Bob’s projected shot profile
Hottest: Rim 32% · Top of key 3 14%
Rim — 32% of scoring, 27% of shotsCorner 3 (L) — 6% of scoring, 5% of shotsWing 3 (L) — 11% of scoring, 12% of shotsTop of key 3 — 14% of scoring, 14% of shotsWing 3 (R) — 12% of scoring, 12% of shotsCorner 3 (R) — 6% of scoring, 6% of shotsMid-range (L) — 5% of scoring, 7% of shotsPaint — 9% of scoring, 11% of shotsMid-range (R) — 5% of scoring, 7% of shots
  • Rim32%
  • Top of key 314%
  • Wing 3 (R)12%
Projected shot profile — modeled from role, spacing & shooting splits. Not tracked shot data.
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The Cousy Story — narrated
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Bob Cousy is one of the NBA's all-time greats. The Houdini of the Hardwood — basketball's first great playmaker.

Over a Hall of Fame career he averaged 18.4 points, 5.2 rebounds and 7.5 assists and won 6 championships.

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Career avg
18.4 ppg
Guard
Rebounds
5.2 rpg
career
Assists
7.5 apg
career
Titles
6× champion
Boston Celtics
LIFE

Roots & the rise

Bob Cousy is a retired Hall of Fame guard, most iconic with the Boston Celtics.

The Houdini of the Hardwood — basketball's first great playmaker.

He retired with career averages of 18.4 points, 5.2 rebounds and 7.5 assists per game.

Sources: Career figures: Basketball-Reference / NBA.com. Role ratings: Balladex characterization.

BEYOND THE GAME

Legacy

The Houdini of the Hardwood — basketball's first great playmaker.

PERSONALITY

The person

A Hall of Fame guard and Boston Celtics legend.

PLAYER DNA

Archetype & ratings

Archetype
Hall of Fame guard
Temperament
Alpha
Leadership
90/100
Scoring77
Playmaking71
Rebounding53
Perimeter D56
Rim protection30
Spacing60
Athleticism76
Clutch63
Hall of FameBoston Celtics1950 draft
ANALYSIS

What the numbers say

The legacy

Cousy is enshrined in the Hall of Fame. The Houdini of the Hardwood — basketball's first great playmaker.

ADVANCED

Advanced & historical

Advanced metrics

Career PPG
18.4
per game
Career RPG
5.2
per game
Career APG
7.5
per game

Where he sits in history

LegacyThe Houdini of the Hardwood — basketball's first great playmaker.
Titles6× NBA champion with a Hall of Fame career.

Hardware

6×
NBA Champion
1×
NBA MVP
13×
NBA All-Star
HOF
Hall of Fame
OUTLOOK

Where it's headed

AI-generated · updated Retired

A Hall of Fame guard and Boston Celtics legend.

Bob Cousy's place in history is settled: The Houdini of the Hardwood — basketball's first great playmaker.

Contract

Status
Retired · Hall of Fame
Bottom line

An all-time great — 6× champion and Boston Celtics icon.

FAQ

Quick answers

What were Bob Cousy's career averages?

Bob Cousy averaged 18.4 points, 5.2 rebounds and 7.5 assists per game over his career.

Is Bob Cousy in the Hall of Fame?

Yes — Bob Cousy is enshrined in the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame and won 6 NBA championships.