Nathaniel Clifton vs. Bob Cousy Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Bob Cousy and Nathaniel Clifton that includes championships won, honors and awards obtained, regular season and playoffs stats and other data put side by side.

Who scored more points in his career? Who averaged more points in playoffs? Who won more championships? Who led the season more times? Who won more MVP awards? These questions and many more, are answered here. It includes NBA Championships, seasons, playoffs, awards, statistical data for points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks and percentages.

Head-To-Head Career Comparison

Nathaniel Clifton

vs.

Bob Cousy

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
Nathaniel Clifton: 1950-51 to 1957-58
Bob Cousy: 1950-51 to 1969-70

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Nathaniel Clifton 0 Bob Cousy 6

NBA Seasons Nathaniel Clifton 8 Bob Cousy 14

Playoffs Played Nathaniel Clifton 6 Bob Cousy 13

All-Star Games Nathaniel Clifton 1 Bob Cousy 13

Honors and Awards

Season MVP Nathaniel Clifton 0 * Bob Cousy 1 *

All-NBA First Team Nathaniel Clifton 0 Bob Cousy 10

All-NBA Teams (Total Selections) Nathaniel Clifton 0 Bob Cousy 12

Assists Leader Nathaniel Clifton 0 Bob Cousy 8

* Notes: Season MVP is awarded since 1955-56.

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Nathaniel Clifton 10.0 Bob Cousy 18.4

Rebounds Per Game Nathaniel Clifton 8.2 Bob Cousy 5.2

Assists Per Game Nathaniel Clifton 2.5 Bob Cousy 7.5

Steals Per Game Nathaniel Clifton - n/a ** Bob Cousy - n/a **

Blocks Per Game Nathaniel Clifton - n/a ** Bob Cousy - n/a **

Totals Stats

Total Points Nathaniel Clifton 5,444 Bob Cousy 16,960

Total Rebounds Nathaniel Clifton 4,469 Bob Cousy 4,786

Total Assists Nathaniel Clifton 1,367 Bob Cousy 6,955

Total Steals Nathaniel Clifton - n/a ** Bob Cousy - n/a **

Total Blocks Nathaniel Clifton - n/a ** Bob Cousy - n/a **

Total Games Nathaniel Clifton 544 Bob Cousy 924

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Nathaniel Clifton .361 Bob Cousy .375

3-Point Percentage Nathaniel Clifton - n/a ** Bob Cousy - n/a **

Free Throw Percentage Nathaniel Clifton .633 Bob Cousy .803

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Nathaniel Clifton 13.1 (1955) Bob Cousy 21.7 (1952)

Rebounds Per Game Nathaniel Clifton 11.8 (1952) Bob Cousy 6.9 (1951)

Assists Per Game Nathaniel Clifton 3.4 (1952) Bob Cousy 9.5 (1960)

Steals Per Game Nathaniel Clifton - n/a ** Bob Cousy - n/a **

Blocks Per Game Nathaniel Clifton - n/a ** Bob Cousy - n/a **

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Nathaniel Clifton 9.0 Bob Cousy 18.5

Rebounds Per Game Nathaniel Clifton 9.3 Bob Cousy 5.0

Assists Per Game Nathaniel Clifton 2.7 Bob Cousy 8.6

Steals Per Game Nathaniel Clifton - n/a ** Bob Cousy - n/a **

Blocks Per Game Nathaniel Clifton - n/a ** Bob Cousy - n/a **

Totals Stats

Total Points Nathaniel Clifton 476 Bob Cousy 2,018

Total Rebounds Nathaniel Clifton 495 Bob Cousy 546

Total Assists Nathaniel Clifton 142 Bob Cousy 937

Total Steals Nathaniel Clifton - n/a ** Bob Cousy - n/a **

Total Blocks Nathaniel Clifton - n/a ** Bob Cousy - n/a **

Total Games Nathaniel Clifton 53 Bob Cousy 109

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Nathaniel Clifton .348 Bob Cousy .342

3-Point Percentage Nathaniel Clifton - n/a ** Bob Cousy - n/a **

Free Throw Percentage Nathaniel Clifton .624 Bob Cousy .801

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Nathaniel Clifton 19.7 (1955) Bob Cousy 31.0 (1952)

Rebounds Per Game Nathaniel Clifton 12.7 (1953) Bob Cousy 8.0 (1956)

Assists Per Game Nathaniel Clifton 4.3 (1955) Bob Cousy 10.8 (1959)

Steals Per Game Nathaniel Clifton - n/a ** Bob Cousy - n/a **

Blocks Per Game Nathaniel Clifton - n/a ** Bob Cousy - n/a **

Notes: ** Blocks and steals started to be recorded in 1973-74, this player has no data for the stat. Three-point shots were implemented in 1979-80, this player has no data for the stat.