Bob Cousy believes team sports is an equalizer when it comes to race relations in America. “I don’t want to raise sports competition to a level it doesn’t deserve,” said Cousy. “But I used to say that our thing in pro sports was somewhat connected to what I call the ‘foxhole syndrome.’ When you’re in a foxhole and the bullets are flying all over the place, the last thing on your mind is the color of the person next to you that will hopefully save your [butt]. That is the ultimate bonding.”