Elvin Hayes vs Bob Cousy
Elvin Hayes and Bob Cousy were contemporaries, their careers overlapping for 2 seasons. On the floor, Elvin Hayes was the higher-volume scorer (21.0 points per game to 18.4); Elvin Hayes was the more efficient scorer (49.2% true shooting to 44.6%); Bob Cousy created more for others (7.5 assists per game to 1.8). Bob Cousy holds the edge on accolades — 1 MVP, 6 championships and the #13 all-time ranking to Elvin Hayes's #42.
Career averages
| Elvin Hayes | Stat | Bob Cousy |
|---|---|---|
| 21.0 | Points / game | 18.4 |
| 12.5 | Rebounds / game | 5.2 |
| 1.8 | Assists / game | 7.5 |
| 0.7 | Steals / game | 0.0 |
| 1.4 | Blocks / game | 0.0 |
| 45.2% | Field goal % | 37.5% |
| 4.5% | 3-point % | 0.0% |
| 67.0% | Free throw % | 80.0% |
| 49.2% | True shooting % | 44.6% |
| 1,303 | Games played | 924 |
Advanced metrics
Advanced stats weren't tracked in Elvin Hayes's era.
Advanced stats weren't tracked in Bob Cousy's era.
Playoff averages
| Elvin Hayes | Stat | Bob Cousy |
|---|---|---|
| 22.9 | Points / game | 18.5 |
| 13.0 | Rebounds / game | 5.0 |
| 1.9 | Assists / game | 8.6 |
| 1.0 | Steals / game | 0.0 |
| 2.3 | Blocks / game | 0.0 |
| 46.4% | Field goal % | 34.3% |
| 0.0% | 3-point % | 0.0% |
| 65.2% | Free throw % | 79.5% |
| 96 | Playoff games | 109 |
Accolades
| Elvin Hayes | Stat | Bob Cousy |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | MVP awards | 1 |
| 0 | Finals MVP | 0 |
| 1 | Championships | 6 |
| 12 | All-Star selections | 13 |
| 3 | All-NBA 1st Team | 10 |
| #42 | All-time GOAT rank | #13 |
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