Draft Express : A source close to DeMarcus Cousins indicates his preference is to land in Detroit. Feeling is mutual. Not a fan of Sacramento apparently Cousins' camp is denying my report. Says that "he's a fan of Philly, NJ, Sac and Detroit. That's the fact. Nothing more. nothing less." I asked "what about Golden State?" Response was they're "not going there." I guess we now know for sure that the Warriors are not welcome.
I am not an expert by any means ("only God is an expert Ernie" -Barkley) but my impression of Cousins is that: Skill wise - A taller/longer Al Jefferson. He's got the girth, the strength, and the refined post moves. He is not a high-flyer but uses good footwork and his body to be effective. Demeanor - Rasheed Wallace. Casual fans and the media give him a bad rep but his teammates and coach swear by him. Very high basketball IQ. Probably needs a mentor type person that he respects to be able to maximize his talents and not just be a good player like Wallace.
Another strong workout for Cousins in NJ today vs. Favors. He shot the lights out again. From what I gather it's now a toss-up in NJ @ 3 http://twitter.com/chadfordinsider
I have doubts that Cousins and Brooke Lopez can play together. Just don't see Cousins as a PF because he's too heavy.
Same - Cousins just strikes me as a C all the way. I don't think him and Lopez would work well together.
http://espn.go.com/blog/truehoop/post/_/id/16858/demarcus-cousins-vs-nba-player-development Tell me that there isn't anyone on the Rockets team that would fit the mentor bill for Cuz. Please god get him in a Rockets uni!!
I wish Cousins the best. With his needs, I don't think he's in the best environment with the Kings. But he could have done much worse at Golden State.
Big cuz is looking like a star in the making. I havent seen a rookie big with this level of offensive ability since tim duncan. the craziest part is that he's not even old enough to drink legally!
it's kind of hard to judge that sort of thing. but cousins will be a 16-20 ppg player and 8-10 rpg. decent PF stats, and clearly all-star caliber Center position stats. questionable attitude? gimme a break! he will shut up and play ball
That seems like a low estimate. This guy has been beasting. He's also shown great court vision and passing. He and Tyreke Evans could be something really special.
he will be splitting time, though. at least for the first year or two with Landry, Jason Thompson (who is not a beast like cousins, but is definately serviceable), Omri Casspi, Dalembert....he has people in front. but all in all, i'm with most of the other posters in saying that i think he will turn out to be the best by far out of this group and Tyreke, Cousins, Casspi, Landry could be a really good YOUNG nucleus for this team.
And he doesn't have his license. One thing that has impressed me in the Summer League is his passing ability.
I am convinced that he will be lazy in maintaining his conditioning and blow up like Sweetney. I expect him to be follow the same path as Greg Oden, injury wise. He's young, so he may miss only 15-20 games the 1st season. By the 2nd season, he'll miss anywhere from 20-60 games.
actually after watching him play...i think daryl morey should walk up to this kings and make his all in move for cousins. Say...I will give you Jordan Hill our 2012 and whatever asset it takes...JT? then use MLE money on wafer. I think that solves all our problems...and if we still are lacking by mid year flip ariza/jeffries and 2nd round pick for Iggy
Keep trying to convince yourself. I've said all along: he's a bonafide stud. I don't understand how people couldn't see that from watching him at Kentucky. Too risky? Please. Philly and NJ will be kicking themselves after this year -- he's the real deal.
