Bob Cousy vs. Ricky Rubio: NBA Rankings Comparison
The ultimate statistical showdown: compare Bob Cousy and Ricky Rubio all-time NBA rankings. Explore their historical standing across total and per-game stats, regular season and playoffs. Who ranks higher?
This in-depth analysis goes beyond basic career numbers to provide an unparalleled look at where Bob Cousy, with a career spanning 14 seasons from 1951 to 1970, and Ricky Rubio, with 12 seasons played from 2012 to 2023, stand among the league's historical elite..
Dive into a meticulous breakdown of their positions in every major statistical category—from scoring, rebounding and assists to steals, blocks, triple-doubles, and rankings by points thresholds—across both regular season and their entire playoff careers. Our comprehensive tables offer side-by-side rankings, value comparisons, and key differences, ensuring you have all the definitive data to assess their historical impact.
First, review a concise summary of how they rank in NBA history in the main categories (points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks) for both total and per-game stats, and below, you can then explore in detail all their stats and their historical rankings.
Bob Cousy vs. Ricky Rubio | ||||
Career Totals |
Season | Playoffs | ||
| Bob Cousy | Ricky Rubio | Bob Cousy | Ricky Rubio | |
| Points | 106th | +300th | 68th | +300th |
| Rebounds | +300th | +300th | 174th | +300th |
| Assists | 22nd | 68th | 20th | +300th |
| Steals | n/a | 90th | n/a | +300th |
| Blocks | n/a | +300th | n/a | +300th |
| Years | 14 | 12 | 13 | 3 |
Bob Cousy vs. Ricky Rubio | ||||
Career Per Game |
Season | Playoffs | ||
| Bob Cousy | Ricky Rubio | Bob Cousy | Ricky Rubio | |
| Points | 122nd | +300th | 134th | +300th |
| Rebounds | +300th | +300th | +300th | +300th |
| Assists | 23rd | 26th | 10th | 45th |
| Steals | n/a | 34th | n/a | 70th |
| Blocks | n/a | +300th | n/a | +300th |
Steals, blocks, offensive and defensive rebounds started to be recorded in the 1973-74 season. The 3-point shot was implemented in the 1979-80 season.
n/a = The player doesn't have data for the stat.
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Note: per game rankings include players with a minimum of games played
Career Totals, | |||||
Stats Rankings: | Bob Cousy | Ricky Rubio | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| Points | 106th | +300th | +194 | 16,960 vs. 7,570 | 9,390 |
| Rebounds | +300th | +300th | 4,786 vs. 2,830 | 1,956 | |
| Assists | 22nd | 68th | 46 | 6,955 vs. 5,160 | 1,795 |
| Steals | n/a | 90th | 0 vs. 1,226 | ||
| Blocks | n/a | +300th | 0 vs. 94 | ||
| Offensive Rebounds | n/a | +300th | 0 vs. 428 | ||
| Defensive Rebounds | n/a | +300th | 0 vs. 2,402 | ||
| Field Goals Made | 123rd | +300th | +177 | 6,168 vs. 2,468 | 3,700 |
| Field Goals Attempted | 46th | +300th | +254 | 16,468 vs. 6,364 | 10,104 |
| 3-Pointers Made | n/a | +300th | 0 vs. 637 | ||
| 3-Pointers Attempted | n/a | 300th | 0 vs. 1,969 | ||
| Free Throws Made | 54th | +300th | +246 | 4,624 vs. 1,997 | 2,627 |
| Free Throws Attempted | 56th | +300th | +244 | 5,756 vs. 2,370 | 3,386 |
Games and Years: | Bob Cousy | Ricky Rubio | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| Games Played | 236th | +300th | 924 vs. 698 | 226 | |
| Seasons | 194th | +300th | 14 vs. 12 | 2 | |
Triple-Doubles: | Bob Cousy | Ricky Rubio | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| Triple-Doubles | 14th | 83rd | 69 | 33 vs. 7 | 26 |
Rankings by Points Scored: | Bob Cousy | Ricky Rubio | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| 40+ point games | 220th | - | 3 vs. 0 | 3 | |
| 50+ point games | - | - | 0 vs. 0 | 0 | |
Career Totals, | |||||
Stats Rankings: | Bob Cousy | Ricky Rubio | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| Points | 68th | +300th | +232 | 2,018 vs. 161 | 1,857 |
| Rebounds | 174th | +300th | +126 | 546 vs. 66 | 480 |
| Assists | 20th | +300th | +280 | 937 vs. 88 | 849 |
| Steals | n/a | +300th | 0 vs. 21 | ||
| Blocks | n/a | +300th | 0 vs. 4 | ||
| Offensive Rebounds | n/a | +300th | 0 vs. 10 | ||
| Defensive Rebounds | n/a | +300th | 0 vs. 56 | ||
| Field Goals Made | 85th | +300th | +215 | 689 vs. 56 | 633 |
| Field Goals Attempted | 45th | +300th | +255 | 2,016 vs. 146 | 1,870 |
| 3-Pointers Made | n/a | +300th | 0 vs. 14 | ||
| 3-Pointers Attempted | n/a | +300th | 0 vs. 52 | ||
| Free Throws Made | 39th | +300th | +261 | 640 vs. 35 | 605 |
| Free Throws Attempted | 41st | +300th | +259 | 799 vs. 43 | 756 |
Games and Years: | Bob Cousy | Ricky Rubio | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| Games Played | 131st | +300th | 109 vs. 14 | 95 | |
| Playoffs | 45th | +300th | 13 vs. 3 | 10 | |
Triple-Doubles: | Bob Cousy | Ricky Rubio | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| Triple-Doubles | 31st | 38th | 7 | 2 vs. 1 | 1 |
Rankings by Points Scored: | Bob Cousy | Ricky Rubio | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| 40+ point games | 78th | - | 1 vs. 0 | 1 | |
| 50+ point games | 9th | - | 1 vs. 0 | 1 | |
| 60+ point games | - | - | 0 vs. 0 | 0 | |
Career Per Game Averages, | |||||
Stats Rankings: | Bob Cousy | Ricky Rubio | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| Points per game | 122nd | +300th | +178 | 18.35 vs. 10.85 | 7.51 |
| Rebounds per game | +300th | +300th | 5.18 vs. 4.05 | 1.13 | |
| Assists per game | 23rd | 26th | 3 | 7.53 vs. 7.39 | 0.13 |
| Steals per game | n/a | 34th | 0.00 vs. 1.76 | ||
| Blocks per game | n/a | +300th | 0.00 vs. 0.13 | ||
| Offensive Rebounds per game | n/a | +300th | 0.00 vs. 0.61 | ||
| Defensive Rebounds per game | n/a | +300th | 0.00 vs. 3.44 | ||
| Field Goals Made per game | 161st | +300th | +139 | 6.68 vs. 3.54 | 3.14 |
| Field Goals Attempted per game | 35th | +300th | +265 | 17.82 vs. 9.12 | 8.71 |
| 3-Pointers Made per game | n/a | +300th | 0.00 vs. 0.91 | ||
| 3-Pointers Attempted per game | n/a | 294th | 0.00 vs. 2.82 | ||
| Free Throws Made per game | 52nd | +300th | +248 | 5.00 vs. 2.86 | 2.14 |
| Free Throws Attempted per game | 63rd | +300th | +237 | 6.23 vs. 3.40 | 2.83 |
Career Per Game Averages, | |||||
Stats Rankings: | Bob Cousy | Ricky Rubio | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| Points per game | 134th | +300th | +166 | 18.51 vs. 11.50 | 7.01 |
| Rebounds per game | +300th | +300th | 5.01 vs. 4.71 | 0.29 | |
| Assists per game | 10th | 45th | 35 | 8.60 vs. 6.29 | 2.31 |
| Steals per game | n/a | 70th | 0.00 vs. 1.50 | ||
| Blocks per game | n/a | +300th | 0.00 vs. 0.29 | ||
| Offensive Rebounds per game | n/a | +300th | 0.00 vs. 0.71 | ||
| Defensive Rebounds per game | n/a | 273rd | 0.00 vs. 4.00 | ||
| Field Goals Made per game | 180th | +300th | +120 | 6.32 vs. 4.00 | 2.32 |
| Field Goals Attempted per game | 54th | +300th | +246 | 18.50 vs. 10.43 | 8.07 |
| 3-Pointers Made per game | n/a | +300th | 0.00 vs. 1.00 | ||
| 3-Pointers Attempted per game | n/a | 188th | 0.00 vs. 3.71 | ||
| Free Throws Made per game | 39th | +300th | +261 | 5.87 vs. 2.50 | 3.37 |
| Free Throws Attempted per game | 42nd | +300th | +258 | 7.33 vs. 3.07 | 4.26 |
Note: the per game rankings on this page respect the minimums usually applied by the NBA for all-time leaders, 400 games for regular season stats unless the player reached these thresholds before: 10,000 points; 4,000 rebounds; 2,000 assists; 625 steals; 500 blocks; 250 3-pointers made. Also 3 minimum games for the Playoffs are applied.