Wow, interesting to read all these posts, most of which are based on pure speculation. Good reason for that though, since the only info were getting is from tweets by local and national journalists, that really don't know much more than we do. I find the idea that Karl's camp, not sure where that's located exactly, or how big it is, has floated the idea that Cousins camp (where do I sign up for these camps) is against his signing. Somehow I'm missing the logic in that report. Karl has stated publicly that he would love to coach the Kings, and has also stated that he loves Cousins as a player, and would love to coach him. So I'm not sure how releasing a report saying that Cousins camp is against his signing, helps his cause. What am I missing here?
I'm a big Cousins fan. I defended him on this forum from the get go, especially when a certain percentage of posters wanted him gone. Not saying that to brag, but to establish where I'm coming from. If the Kings think that Karl is the right coach for this team to make it successful, then don't bring up Cousins or anyone else. Just go hire him!!!!!!!! Cousins doesn't own the team, or run the team. Vivek and PDA are the owner and general manager of this team. They should start to act like it. Right now they look like everything they do is reactionary. How about being just a little bit proactive. The reason were getting all this crazy speculation, is because were not getting any information from the organization.
Cousins has never been coached by Karl, and to the best of my knowledge, hasn't had much, if any contact with him. So any negatives he has about Karl probably came from other players that have been coached by him. I'm sure that would have some influence on him, but Cousins of all people knows what its like to be pre-judged by people, and I'm also sure he'd give Karl the benefit of the doubt going in. Yes, Karl can be abrasive in personality, but then so was Calapari, and Cousins still thinks of him as father figure. Cousins wants to win, and if the team starts winning, I don't think they would have any trouble getting along.
What might be appropriate, if there is concern about the fit, would be to have a sit down between Karl and Cousins to clear the air. However, remember that your setting a precedent by doing so. One that could bite you in the butt down the road. Or not! Cousins still has some growing up to do. He has to remember that what's good for the goose is good for the gander. He hates people that throw him under the bus, but then the other night, he threw his teammates under the bus. Deservingly so perhaps, but he did it none the less. My point is, that Karl is known to point out players when they don't perform up to his standards. So if the shoe fits, then shut up and wear it. What he won't tolerate, is your arguing with an official while your man streaks down the floor for an uncontested basket.
I'm not trying to be tough on Cousins here. He's my favorite player on the team. He's struggling to figure out how to be the leader of this team. My advice is to continue to be honest about your teammates, but also be honest about yourself as well. No one is perfect. Well, except for me of course...Ahhhh, excuse me, my wife is yelling that I forgot to put the toilet seat down again.
