Known as "the Houdini of the Hardwood," Bob Cousy (born 1928) was a pioneer in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Many consider him the definitive point guard and an excellent playmaker, one of the best ever to play the game of basketball.

Why is Bob Cousy important?

The Celtics legend helped usher the game into a new era with his dribbling and passing skills. Bob Cousy was one of the NBA's first showmen as a passer and playmaker. Bob Cousy, one of the greatest passers and playmakers in NBA history, was flashy before flashy was cool.

Was Bob Cousy a good defender?

For his career, the guy averaged 1.9 steals and 4.4 rebounds per game while making the NBA's All-Defensive team the last two seasons. ... Cousy was also solid in his day on the defensive end, as he could rebound as well as any point guard in the league at the time. He brought down 5.3 boards per contest for his career.

Who made the first basket in the NBA?

On November 1, 1946, the NBA's first basket was scored when Ossie Schectman of the New York Knickerbockers sank a layup, in a game against the Toronto Huskies. The Knicks went on to win the game, by a score of 68-66.

Was Bob Cousy a good shooter?

Cousy had been an All-Star in each of his first six seasons, averaging 19.4 points and 7.2 assists while finding another gear when the league adopted the shot clock in 1954-55. Two years later, though, with Bill Russell aboard, Cousy reached another level.

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Is Bob Cousy in the Hall of Fame?

On this day in Boston Celtics history, renowned Celtics point guard Bob Cousy was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in Springfield, Massachusetts in 1971 along with longtime rival Bob Pettit of the then-St- Louis Hawks.

Who is the oldest NBA player?

Udonis Haslem (41), Heat

Born in 1980, the 41-year-old Haslem is by far the league's oldest player.

Who scored the first 3 pointer in NBA history?

Chris Ford of the Boston Celtics is credited with making the first three-point shot in NBA history on October 12, 1979.

Who was the first black player in the NBA?

On April 25, 1950, Charles Chuck Cooper made history when he became the first African-American player to be drafted by an NBA team.

Who is the best defensive point guard in NBA history?

• Sidney Moncrief.
• Michael Jordan.
• Joe Dumars.
• Gary Payton.
• Dennis Johnson.

Who is the best defensive PG?

• The Kidd: Jason Kidd.
• The True Point Guard: John Stockton.
• The Houdini of the Hardwood: Bob Cousy.
• The Glove: Gary Payton.
• The Point God: Chris Paul.

Who is the best perimeter defender of all time?

• Kawhi Leonard.
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• Michael Jordan.
• Scottie Pippen.
• Gary Payton.

What happened Bob Cousy?

He is active with the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. He recently sold a great deal of his personal memorabilia, and he is still very active in the world of basketball. This is Boston Celtics Hall of Fame point guard, #14, Bob Cousy.

Who scored 100 points in a game?

On March 2, 1962, Wilt Chamberlain scored 100 points, and pulled down 25 boards, as a member of the Philadelphia Warriors in a 169-147 win over the New York Knicks.

Who was the youngest player to score 10000 points in the NBA?

LeBron James becomes youngest player to score 10,000 points!

Who is the fastest player in the NBA right now?

• De'Aaron Fox (Sacramento) De'Aaron Fox, Sacramento Kings. ...
• Russell Westbrook (LA Lakers) ...
• Ja Morant (Memphis) ...
• Devon Dotson (Chicago) ...
• Keon Johnson (LA Clippers) ...
• Donovan Mitchell (Utah) ...
• RJ Hampton (Orlando)

Which NBA player played the most seasons?

Vince Carter has played the most career seasons, with 22 seasons.

What does Michael Jordan think of LeBron?

Michael Jordan said LeBron James could be as revered as him in 20 years. Some numbers and statistics don't lie, especially in surveys. So when the Harris Poll went out in 2009 and 2015 to ask Americans who they believed were the greatest athletes of all time, the results spoke for themselves.