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BOSTON CELTICSBob Cousy — 6× NBA champion, MVP, 13× All-Star, "The Houdini of the Hardwood." Career stats, bio and legacy of the point guard who revolutionized ball-handling.
6×NBA CHAMPION
1×NBA MVP
13×ALL-STAR
Bob Cousy biography — NBA career story, legacy, championships, awards and personal background.
Career timeline, milestones, and place among all-time greats.
The behind-the-back dribble and no-look pass weren't supposed to be part of serious basketball until Bob Cousy made them the foundation of a dynasty. Born August 9, 1928, in New York City. Height 6 ft 1 in (185 cm).
He starred at Holy Cross (1946–1950), winning the 1947 NCAA championship. Drafted 3rd overall by the Tri-Cities Blackhawks in 1950 — he refused to report and ended up with the Boston Celtics instead, where he played until 1963, plus a brief return with the Cincinnati Royals in 1969–70.
Nicknamed "The Houdini of the Hardwood," Cousy won the NBA MVP award in 1957 and led the league in assists a record eight consecutive seasons (1953–1960). Alongside Bill Russell, he anchored six Celtics championships. A 13-time All-Star, he won the All-Star Game MVP twice and made the All-NBA First Team ten times.
Career totals: 16,960 points (18.4 ppg), 6,955 assists (7.5 apg), 4,786 rebounds (5.2 rpg) over 924 games.
His No. 14 was retired by the Celtics. Named to the NBA's 25th, 35th, 50th, and 75th Anniversary Teams. Inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 1971. He was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2019.
Bob Cousy quick facts — Height 6'1. 18.4 PPG career average. Championship years: 1957, 1959, 1960, 1961, 1962, 1963.
Height, weight, draft year, and years in the league.
Bob Cousy awards and honors — Championship years: 1957, 1959, 1960, 1961, 1962, 1963.
Major individual and team accolades with seasons won.
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8x2xBob Cousy career statistics summary — 18.4 PPG career average.
Regular-season averages and totals across the full NBA career.
Bob Cousy career highs — best single-game performances in points, rebounds, assists and more.
Personal records with dates and opponents.
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Bob Cousy advanced stats — PER, win shares, BPM and overall impact metrics.
Impact measured beyond traditional box score statistics.
Bob Cousy playoff stats — postseason points, rebounds, assists and games played.
Postseason production across every playoff run.
Bob Cousy All-Star Game stats — appearances, minutes and showcase performance.
Mid-season exhibition stats across every All-Star selection.
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Bob Cousy NBA transactions — trades, signings and team changes by date.
Team moves and dates across every NBA stop.
FAQ about Bob Cousy — rings, MVP awards, career stats, height.
Answers to the most searched questions about championships and career honors.
Bob Cousy averaged 18.4 points, 5.2 rebounds, 7.5 assists per game in the regular season.
Bob Cousy filmography — movies, documentaries and on-screen basketball roles.
Theatrical releases and documentary appearances.
Players similar to Bob Cousy — statistical peers by position, peak seasons and career arc.
All-time comparisons with the closest playing profile.
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