He was initially relieved to see the Mavs win the Western Conference, being convinced that his Celtics would have an even better chance of winning against the Texans. Bob Cousy then imagined his team always winning in four or five games.
According to Wyc Grousbeck, the Celtics owe him a ” huge thanks ” for being right. To participate in this thanks, the franchise owner went to the home from the old local legend.
With two nice surprises in hand: the 2008 and 2024 champion trophies, the years of the last two titles won by the Massachusetts franchise. I think it's fantastic. It's completely unexpected. ” reacts the Hall of Famer on this impromptu visit.
In addition to presenting him with the trophy, the owner showed him ring designs and informed him that he would receive his own piece of jewelry at the same time as the Celtics, ahead of the start of the next season against Miami on October 27. A ring that served as a birthday present for Bob Cousy, who will celebrate his 96th birthday on August 9.
He boosted the Celtics' confidence
This reflects the ties between the former point guard, the last surviving member of the 1957 championship team (the first of its six titles and the year of its only MVP trophy), and his former club.
For Wyc Grousbeck, bringing him the trophies was his way of ” honoring those who built “The Celtics.” It's a great honor to be here with you, Bob. “, said the manager during his visit, convinced that his prediction of victory had boosted the team's confidence because of his CV. ” I'm glad they paid attention to it. “, notes Bob Cousy, to whom Wyc Grousbeck supports: ” They paid attention to it. »
When Bob Cousy, Bill Russell and the others were winning titles in the late 1950s and early 1960s, there was no such thing as a championship trophy. We had a quick dinner and drank a few beers. “, briefly describes the man with 13 All-Star selections, who remembers having received only one ring.
Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown and the others, they will receive theirs. And could, according to Bob Cousy, recover others soon: ” They have the potential to create a mini-dynasty, because of their age obviously, their motivation. Joe (Mazzulla) seems to be a good coach. So, on paper, if I had to choose who will be the favorite in the next few years, I would still say the Celtics “.
