Celtics legend and NBA Hall of Famer received a 2024 ring from the team.
The Boston Celtics captured their first title last season, their first since 2008, in June when they defeated the Dallas Mavericks in five games. The Celtics proved to be the best team all season long, which ended up being the case.
Cousy, who is believed to be the oldest living NBA player, was gifted a ring for Boston's victory on Monday. Celtics vice president of media and alumni relations Jeff Twiss made the trip to Cousy’s home in Worcester to deliver the ring.and said he loved the ring and wished the late Red Auerbach were there to see it with him.Cousy attended the Celtics banner night celebration in October and spoke about what it meant to him when the team hung its 18th banner in franchise history.
The 96-year-old is among the best basketball players ever to grace the court. Cousy played 14 seasons with Boston and helped the team collect six titles, won the 1957 NBA MVP, was named a 13-time All-Star, 10-time All-NBA First Team, eight-time NBA assists leader, was named to the 25th, 35th, 50th, and 75th NBA Anniversary teams and has the No. 14 retired for the Celtics.
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