Episode 2 - Bob Cousy, The Houdini of the Hardwood

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The Stepback Pod

Satirayan Ravichandiren and Sam Withers

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4 days ago

Step back in time with Sati and Sam as we profile the great players in NBA history. The Stepback Pod will aim to provide historical context for all of your debates about the greatest players in NBA history. We will be discussing everything you need to compare players across eras: stats, accolades, rules, schemes and conditions. More than that, we will be celebrating the NBA and the great players who have shaped it, starting with George Mikan at the inception of the league and making our way forward to modern greats such as Steph Curry. We look forward to having you along on this journey!

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Episode 2 - Bob Cousy, The Houdini of the Hardwood

The Stepback Pod

1 hour 32 minutes 38 seconds

4 years ago

Episode 2 - Bob Cousy, The Houdini of the Hardwood

Bob Cousy was in many ways the exact opposite of George Mikan, the superstar that immediately preceded him as the face of the NBA. Standing at a mere 6'1", Bob Cousy was the first true point guard in league history and revolutionised the way that basketball is played to this day. He was a flashy floor general whose blend of court vision, handles and scoring ability allowed him to be the best player in a league dominated at the time by giants such as Mikan, Pettit and Schayes.

A star from the moment he entered the league, Cousy earned all the accolades to put him amongst the NBA's greatest players of all time. He was asix time NBA champ with the Boston Celtics (where he lead the team alongside Bill Russell), 12 time All NBA player, 13 time All Star, a NBA MVP and the league leader in assists for a record 8 seasons.

But for all of his on-court achievements it is Cousy's impact off the court that is arguably his most important legacy. With a flashy and creative style of play, Cousy brought excitement to a stodgy league. At a time when the NBA was struggling for profile and popularity, his free-wheeling style of play put bums on seats and filled out arenas. That same style of play would go on to inspire generations of points guards that came after him, Most importantly, at a time when NBA players were the victims of the whims of the team owners, Bob Cousy started the player's union to help fight for better conditions for players.

Join us in this episode as we discuss the life and legacy of one of the most important players in NBA history, the Houdini of the Hardwood - Bob Cousy.