Bob Cousy Was Glad Mavericks Made It To The NBA Finals As He Knew Celtics Would Easily Beat Them

Celtics legend Bob Cousy shared his thoughts on the Celtics' easy NBA Finals victory over the Mavericks and expressed optimism about the team's future potential for a mini-dynasty.

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Bob Cousy, a legendary figure in Boston Celtics history, recently shared his thoughts on the Celtics’ recent NBA Finals matchup against the Dallas Mavericks, with Bill Doyle. Cousy expressed his relief when the Mavericks won the Western Conference Finals, as he was confident that the Celtics would easily defeat them. 

“Cousy said he was relieved when the Mavericks won the Western Conference because he thought the Celtics would beat them easily and he wouldn’t have to stay up until 11:30 on game nights to watch the end of the games.” 

“He was convinced that Jrue Holiday and Derrick White would be able to defend Kyrie Irving and to a lesser extent Luka Doncic.”

This confidence allowed him to avoid staying up late to watch the games, knowing Boston would secure victory without much trouble. Cousy believed that the Celtics’ defensive duo, Jrue Holiday and Derrick White, would effectively contain the Mavericks‘ star players, Kyrie Irving and Luka Doncic

His prediction turned out to be accurate as the Celtics dominated the series. In Game 1, Boston secured a comfortable 107-89 victory. Game 2 saw the Celtics withstand a Mavericks comeback attempt, ultimately winning 105-98. The series continued in Dallas with another close game, but Boston prevailed 106-99. 

Despite a blowout loss in Game 4, where they were defeated 122-84, the Celtics bounced back in Game 5, sealing the championship with a 106-88 win. Jaylen Brown, who averaged 20.8 points, 5.4 rebounds, and 5.0 assists per game, was named the NBA Finals MVP.

Cousy, who played a pivotal role in the Celtics’ first six championships, continues to be a revered figure in Boston. Celtics co-owner Wyc Grousbeck and team official Jeff Twiss paid a special visit to Cousy’s Worcester home to celebrate the team’s recent championship. They brought the 2008 and 2024 NBA championship trophies, acknowledging Cousy’s significant contributions to the Celtics’ storied history.

During the visit, Grousbeck informed Cousy that he would receive an NBA championship ring, an honor Cousy greatly appreciated. The gesture underscored the Celtics’ ongoing respect for their past legends and their role in building the team’s legacy.

Cousy expressed his gratitude for the visit and the recognition, emphasizing his long-standing connection to Worcester, where he has lived since attending Holy Cross. He highlighted the significance of bringing attention to the city through such honors.

Looking ahead, Cousy is optimistic about the Celtics‘ future. He believes the team has the potential to create a “mini-dynasty” given their young talent and strong motivation. With players like Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown continuing to excel, and coach Joe Mazzulla leading the way, Cousy sees the Celtics as favorites for years to come.

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Vishwesha Kumar is a staff writer for Fadeaway World from Bengaluru, India. Graduating with a Bachelor of Technology from PES University in 2020, Vishwesha leverages his analytical skills to enhance his sports journalism, particularly in basketball. His experience includes writing over 3000 articles across respected publications such as Essentially Sports and Sportskeeda, which have established him as a prolific figure in the sports writing community.Vishwesha’s love for basketball was ignited by watching LeBron James, inspiring him to delve deeply into the nuances of the game. This personal passion translates into his writing, allowing him to connect with readers through relatable narratives and insightful analyses. He holds a unique and controversial opinion that Russell Westbrook is often underrated rather than overrated. Despite Westbrook's flaws, Vishwesha believes that his triple-double achievements and relentless athleticism are often downplayed, making him one of the most unique and electrifying players in NBA history, even if his style of play can sometimes be polarizing. 
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