Cousy’s frustration with that kind of commentary is understandable, though, and he handles it pretty well here. On top of that, the overall competition level was far from what it is today, as while great players certainly were out there, the quality of the average (or below average) NBA player in that era was far from what it was today and Redick was joking on the fact that some of those early NBA players needed offseason jobs. Prospect Rankings Mock Drafts Bob Cousy fires back at J.J. The overall point from Redick was that comparing the actual players themselves is a fool’s errand because of course modern players are better because they are more advanced both as athletes and in their skillsets, in large part because each generation of basketball player builds on what the previous ones have done. Redick after the latter downplayed Cousy and other players of his generation’s greatness because they played against inferior competition. Hall of Famer and Celtic great Bob Cousy fired back at retired baller and current ESPN First Take analyst J.J. Look, it’s a good response from Cousy because Redick probably shouldn’t have trotted out a classic Twitter sh*tposter response on national television. Redick for ‘Plumbers and Fireman’ Comment. Redick’s comments about Cousy playing against “plumbers and firemen” with and /D4x9TVmvlD Redick’s comments about Cousy playing against “plumbers and firemen” with and /D4x9TVmvlDĬousy’s contemporaries included Bill Russell, Oscar Robertson, Elgin Baylor, Wilt Chamberlain, and Jerry West.“I guess must have fought fires as well” “I guess he must have fought fires as well.” I won’t do that, but I will defend the firemen and the plumbers that he referenced,” Cousy said, referencing NBA legends like Bill Russell and Wilt Chamberlain, the latter of whom he called the best small forward in NBA history. Redick argued that Chris Paul is a better. Recently, Bob Cousy actually responded to JJ Redicks comments about him being defended by 'plumbers and firemen'. former NBA star turned TV personality J.J. When you respond to something like this, you play into their hands. The 93-year-old NBA legend said the league must’ve had the ‘best firemen and plumbers’ at that time. “People with less talent will always try to make a name for themselves by criticizing other people, and hopefully getting some attention and perhaps increasing their credibility. Redick’s comments about Cousy playing against plumbers and firemen with termineradio and jumpshot8 pic.twitter. 'Bob Cousy won championships in the NBA when there were 8 teams and you had to win two playoff series.' 'Lets celebrate Bob Cousy in his era but you cannot compare pre-1980 with the modern NBA,' the former player continued. The 93-year-old Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Famer took on Redick’s comments during an interview on SiriusXM NBA Radio. 'Bob Cousy couldnt dribble with his left hand,' Redick said on the show. In a debate over Phoenix Suns guard Chris Paul on the April 20th episode, Chris “Mad Dog” Russo said Paul was no Bob Cousy, to which Redick responded, ” Bob Cousy couldn’t dribble with his left hand… was being guarded by plumbers and firemen.” Redick’s plumbers comment that drew attention. Hosted by JJ Redick and Tommy Alter, The Old Man and the Three podcast is presented by ThreeFourTwo Productions and available wherever you get your podcasts. Hall of Famer and Celtic great Bob Cousy fired back at retired baller and current ESPN “First Take” analyst J.J. Assuming JJ Redick responds to Jerry Wests statements, fans can count on him to provide top-notch entertainment while ruffling more feathers of 'plumbers and firemen.' Stay tuned to Blue Devil.
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