Who has the highest assist average in Boston Celtics playoff history?

You might be surprised to learn that Bob Cousy does not hold the record for the most playoff assists; can you guess who does?

When talking about dishing out assists in the NBA Playoffs, fans of the Boston Celtics might be surprised to learn that despite his fame as one of the league’s first stars and best floor generals of his era, the so-called “Houdini of the Hardwood” Bob Cousy does not hold the record for the most playoff assists per game for the storied ball club.

In fact, that record belongs to a much more recent member of the Celtics alumni family than the Cooz. Can you guess who that point guard might be, as well as the other nine of the top ten playmakers in the history of Boston’s playoff action?

Let’s take a look at the record books to find out.