RANKED: 50 Greatest NBA Players of All-Time

50. Bob Cousy

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Accolades: 6x NBA Champion, 1x MVP, 13x All-Star selection, 12x All-NBA selection

The game’s first great point guard, Bob Cousy was an electric dribbler who loved to dish the rock. Cousy was an innovator in a time where the sport was just beginning to take shape. Unlike many of his peers, Cousy thought outside of the box and created new ways to make defenders look silly. The Houdini of the Hardwood’ was named an All-Star in each of the 13 seasons he spent in Boston. Younger fans of the game may not appreciate his impact, but Cousy is undeniable one of the most influential figures in the history of basketball.