Cousy
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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While Paul worked in the lineage of Cousy and Stockton—basketball’s legendary little guys—the NBA started favoring bigger playmakers, who could pass the ball but also score by the bucketload.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 23, 2025
Bob Cousy would not know what to do with Allen Iverson's crossover; however, origins and roots matter.
From Salon • Aug. 27, 2023
The Bob Cousy trophy goes to the East champs, the Larry Bird trophy to the East finals MVP, and the Celtics are one win from hoisting them.
From Washington Post • May 25, 2022
“I have been part of the NBA family since 1950 and among the greatest joys of my post-playing career has been watching the game continue to evolve into what it is today,” Cousy said.
From Seattle Times • May 12, 2022
He had once dribbled a basketball lefthanded to and from school for an entire year because he had heard Bob Cousy say that a great guard must be able to dribble well with either hand.
From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy
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