25 Most Dynamic Duos in NBA History

#3 Bill Russell and Bob Cousy (Boston Celtics)

Bob Cousy and Bill Russell

In the 1950s, the Celtics led by Bob Cousy played a unique style of basketball at the time. Their fastbreak attacking style was never seen before. Though they were exciting to watch, they just didn't have enough of a defensive force, especially in the paint. In 1956, the St. Louis Hawks drafted Russell, but couldn't pay his wages and hence Boston swooped in and traded for the big man. This resulted in the most dominant dynasty in NBA history.

In Russell's second season in the league, the Celtics won their first title in franchise history against St.Louis. The following season saw a rematch between the two and this time the Hawks won and gave the pair their only loss in the NBA finals. The duo led the Celtics to five consecutive finals and won each time. It was almost a given at one point that they would eventually win the title.

The duo also won a host of personal accolades. Cousy was named the league's MVP in 1957 and the leader in assists eight times. Russell followed up by winning the award four times in the next six years. When Cousy retired in 1963, Russell and the Celtics didn't stop their winning ways. They won another five titles in six years before Russell retired in 1969.