Bob Cousy Net Worth in 2024-Decreased or Increased?

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When we discuss the prominent names of NBA professionals, the name of Bob Cousy comes up contextually. He won the NBA championship six times. His dazzling and affluent career makes his name remarkable to basketball fans. People who love watching basketball are eager to know about his life and wealth. So we decided to reveal Bob Cousy’s updated worth and biography as well in this article.

Bob Cousy’s Current Net Worth Till Now

Bob played for the Boston Celtics from 1950 to 1963. Later, he ran behind the ball for the Cincinnati Royals from 1969 to 1970. The net worth of this successful man is $6 million. The majority of this man’s wealth stems from his successful professional career, accomplishments, awards, and media endorsements.

Profession: Basketball Player
Full Name: Robert Joseph Cousy
Nick Name:Cooz
Mother Name:Julliette Cousy
Father Name:Joseph Cousy
Date Of Birth:09 August 1928
Place Of Birth:Manhattan, United States
Body Type: Athletic
Horoscope: Leo, Taurus, Gemini
Hair Color: Black
Eye Color: Dark Brown
High School: Andrew Jackson High School
Position: Point Guard
NBA Drafted Year: 1950
Drafted Team:Tri-Cities Blackhawks
Children: Marie Cousy and Ticia Cousy
Wife/Girlfriend:Missie Ritterbusch
College Education:College of the Holy Cross
Nationality:American
Achievements:All-NBA Team, NBA Most Valuable Player Award, NBA Most Valuable Player
Height:6 feet 1 inch
Weight:86kg
Current Age:93 years

Birth, Height, and Age

Bob Cousy was born in August 1928 in Manhattan, New York. He was born into a poor immigrant family and grew up in Yorkville. Bob’s father was a cab driver. The financial condition of his family was miserable.

Like Lenny Wilkens, the height of this man is 6 feet 1 inch. He is now 93 years old. His weight is around 86 kg. His playing style was the point guard.

Bob Cousy’s College Career

Bob Cousy career earnings

The basketball career of Bob Cousy began at an early stage of his life. He began his acting career in high school and college. Bob completed his diploma from the College of Holy Cross.

He first took up the sport when he was 13 years old. The early life of basketball was not smooth. While playing in St. Pascal’s elementary school and later in Andrew Jackson High School, he could not show his talent. Later, he joined St. Albans Lindens of the Press League. It was the turning point in the early part of his basketball career. Playing here, he developed his skills and began to show his inner talent. He gathered a lot of experience here.

Bob Cousy’s Professional Basketball Career

Bob Cousy net worth

The professional life of Bob Cousy started in 1950. In the 1950 NBA draft, the Tri-Cities Blackhawks took him at number three overall. But he refused to report it. Later, he was picked up by the Boston Celtics, with whom he played for a long time.

The 1957–58 sessions were the most productive years for him in the first phase of his professional career. During that season, he averaged 20.0 points, 5.5 rebounds, and 8.6 assists per game. During that season, he was named to the All-NBA First Team and the All-Star team. With the magical performance of Bob Cousy, the Celtics reached the NBA finals. However, they could not win the final.

In 1958-1959, the Celtics took revenge on their opposition party. During this season, Bob showed his overwhelming performance, securing an average of 20.0 points, 5.5 rebounds, and a league-high 8.6 assists a game. At the same time, for his wonderful performance, he won another assist title and another pair of All-NBA First Team and All-Star team nominations.

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From 1959 to 1960, he was able to continue his smooth performance. During this season, he averaged 19.4 points, 4.7 rebounds, and 9.5 assists per game. It was a lucky season for him and for his team. His team, the Celtics, won the NBA finals, defeating the Hawks.

In 1961-62, he began to lose his previous speed but was able to make a satisfactory performance. For this season, he averaged 15.7 points, 3.5 rebounds, and 7.8 assists.

During his tenure with the Boston Celtics, he impressed his fans with his skillful play. He introduced a new blend of ball handling and passing skills. For his outstanding skills, he was nicknamed “Cooz.”

Bob Cousy’s Career Stats

SeasonTeamGames PlayedPoints per GameAssists per GameRebounds per Game
1950-51Blackhawks6410.04.92.6
1951-52Blackhawks6614.35.83.0
1952-53Boston7015.66.93.8
1953-54Boston7219.67.54.9
1954-55Boston6820.68.94.9
1955-56Boston7221.27.54.8
1956-57Boston6420.67.54.9
1957-58Boston7220.87.74.7
1958-59Boston7221.28.74.3
1959-60Boston7218.49.54.4
1960-61Boston7918.49.74.5
1961-62Boston8013.58.63.8
1962-63Boston8011.78.23.1
1963-64Cincinnati819.65.02.9

Retirement

Bob Cousy retired at the age of 34 on March 17, 1963, in a formal ceremony that was held at the packed Boston Garden. That ceremony is mostly known as the Boston Tear Party. Then he became a coach for the Boston Celtics (from 1963 to 1969) and the Cincinnati Royals (from 1969 to 1973).

Career Earnings Accumulation Chart

Total Net Worth in 2024:$4 Million
Earnings in 2020: $3.5 million
Earnings in 2019:$2.5 million
Earnings 2018:$2 million
Source of Income:NBA, Coaching, Business
Spending at:Cars, Family, Charity, mansions

Achievement

Bob Cousy nba player

Bob won the NCAA championship in 1947 and was a consensus first-team All-American in 1950. He won six NBA championships with the Boston Celtics and was named the NBA’s Most Valuable Player in 1957.

Bob Cousy was a 13-time NBA All-Star and NBA All-Star Game MVP two times. He also has the achievement of being on the All-NBA First Team ten times and leading the league in assists eight times.

Bob Cousy’s Wife and Children

The conjugal life of this prominent player began in 1950. In his conjugal life, he took Missie Ritterbusch as his wife. The conjugal life of Bob Cozy and his wife, gifted with two children. They are Marie Cousy and Ticia Cousy.

My Favorite Bob Cousy’s Quotes

“Do your best when no one is looking. If you do that, then you can be successful in anything that you put your mind to.”- Bob Cousy.

“I grew up in the heart of the Depression.”- Bob Cousy.

“The NBA wasn’t a big deal at that time, so it wasn’t really in my career plans.”- Bob Cousy.

“I was the original socially depraved shy ghetto kid.”- Bob Cousy.

“We hung out on the streets, played stickball, and did all of the things that other kids did.”- Bob Cousy.

Over the past five years, Rick C. Nees has written hundreds of NBA players' biographies, some of which have already been published in famous newspapers. He previously worked as- Commentator, Basketball Analyst, Basketball Player, Newspaper Sports Editor, Radio sports presenter. Rick grew up watching basketball leagues. He was a state-level high school basketball player who followed all NBA events since he was a child.

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