DeMarcus FREAKING Cousins
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Hornets announcers were amazed by Cousins. He really is a freak in terms of his combination of size, strength, skill, hands, agility, touch, passing ability and awareness. I dont think there is another player in the world that commands as much attention as him. I wish there was a stat for most double teams drawn.
Deuce Mason @DeuceMason 2m2 minutes ago
Cousins is doing well handling the physicality on this road trip. He's getting triple teamed and is still finding a way to get it done.
Cousins is doing well handling the physicality on this road trip. He's getting triple teamed and is still finding a way to get it done.
I think we Kings fans are spoiled in seeing it every night. The fact that the team hasn't been winning consistently over the years provides a reason to take him for granted, but this game is a team sport and one player can only do so much. I firmly believe the Kings would have been at Sixers level -- winning 10-20 games most years -- had Cousins not been on the team. They won 33 last season despite all the drama dysfunction and lack of talent. That's because most teams in the league can't freaking guard the guy.
As good as Golden State has been with KD this season, imagine what they'd be with DeMarcus in the middle instead. Either Cousins would never be doubled or tripled or Steph and Klay would be wide open on every play. If the Kings can get a couple shooters/scorers only half as good as those two guys, the oppositions defense would be in a serious catch 22 situation against them.
As good as Golden State has been with KD this season, imagine what they'd be with DeMarcus in the middle instead. Either Cousins would never be doubled or tripled or Steph and Klay would be wide open on every play. If the Kings can get a couple shooters/scorers only half as good as those two guys, the oppositions defense would be in a serious catch 22 situation against them.
Well said.
When you have a player that effects the defense that much, it is vital that the team around him mold their entire game around reacting to the other team's attempts to shut down Cousins. That is when you get the doubling and tripling positive effect of a superstar, especially one like Cousins with his multiple threats.
This is the reason Rudy can't work here. Rudy tries to be a second sun in the solar system. It distrupsts the gravity field. On great teams every player has to be on the same page with whatever unique chemistry is there. Ours is dictated by a once in a generation talent that can lift all boats, if they are willing to go with the tide.
If this happens Cuz will have seasons in his career where he averages close to six assists. Imagine 30/12/6/2/2
When you have a player that effects the defense that much, it is vital that the team around him mold their entire game around reacting to the other team's attempts to shut down Cousins. That is when you get the doubling and tripling positive effect of a superstar, especially one like Cousins with his multiple threats.
This is the reason Rudy can't work here. Rudy tries to be a second sun in the solar system. It distrupsts the gravity field. On great teams every player has to be on the same page with whatever unique chemistry is there. Ours is dictated by a once in a generation talent that can lift all boats, if they are willing to go with the tide.
If this happens Cuz will have seasons in his career where he averages close to six assists. Imagine 30/12/6/2/2
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The last couple weeks Cousins hasn't been looking for his shot as much, and I honestly found it frustrating. Who doesn't like seeing those 50 point games?
But it looks like it's starting to pay off. Like how other superstars get teammates involved early, so they can count on them late. Now we're seeing the extra pass, something I never saw on this team unless they were scared to shoot.
But it looks like it's starting to pay off. Like how other superstars get teammates involved early, so they can count on them late. Now we're seeing the extra pass, something I never saw on this team unless they were scared to shoot.
